Untamed

An explosive winter sunrise that burnt long. The arid hills provided a perfect foreground that seemed to have been scorched with its intensity.

Unveiling

Watching a snowstorm clear in Yosemite is an experience hard to describe in words. As the mist starts to clear revealing the massive granite formations surrounding the valley, the grandeur of the place suddenly becomes apparent.

Front Row Seat

A lone oak atop lush green hill side is enjoying a gorgeous spring sunset. San Jose, CA

Remnant of an Inferno

A breezy dawn on arid California hills, moments after an inferno like sunrise. The cloud scattered in the wind gust and glowed like embers for quite a while.

Late Bloomers

I was happy to find these few late blooming sun-flowers, they made the fiery sunset look astonishing.

Bedazzled

A lone oaks soaks in warmth of an explosive sunset after a frosty winter.

Flying Feathers

Last light of the day kissing high Sierras and the Half Dome.

Folds and Fire

An unique land formation that looks beautiful at day break.

Perched Above

Aridity

Thirsty rolling hills after an unusually dry winter in California. East Bay Hills, San Jose

Fleeting Beauty

A scene I stumbled upon while chasing the small patch of cloud. East Bay Hills

Eternal

Almost anywhere in Yosemite valley one comes across eternally beautiful scenes.

The Green Mile

Valley of Flowers

Above average winter precipitation, after years of drought, has resulted in an unusually beautiful wild-flower display in various parts of California. This remote central region has witnessed a super bloom. It's literally miles and miles of spring flowers all around you. The hillside seems to have been painted in a wide range of colors. Temblor Range, SLO

Marooned Valley

A severe snow storm unloaded more than 2 feet of snow overnight in Yosemite Valley. Surrounding high Sierra got more than 10 feet. All roads leading to the valley had to be closed, marooning visitors inside. As the storm finally starts to clear, beauty of the snow clad valley was breath taking. Few fortunate souls had the chance to witness it. Yosemite National Park

Bridal Veil

Parting Gift

Ancient tufa towers on a dry lake bed looks absolutely majestic on a stormy morning. It was the last day of a hectic tour and the only occasion when I had good light. Trona, California.

A Painter's Sunset