Amazing Storm over Mono Lake, California
Amazing Rain Storm over Mono Lake, CA
Last month is spend a weekend in the Sierra Nevada visiting Lake Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra, Mono Lake. As I have traveled to Lake Tahoe quite frequently in May, I was not surprised by the late season snow fall that blanketed the higher elevations (>6700 ft) with fluffy new snow.
From there I drove to the Owens Valley in the Eastern Sierra to visit the Ghost Town Bodie and then Mono Lake.
Today, I want to share some amazing images made at Mono Lake late in the afternoon when a storm passed over and 'got stuck' over the northern part of the Mono Lake Basin. Heavy rain made for curtains of rain visible from the shores of the Lake at the Tufa Area.
Needless to say that my plans for star trails over Mono Lake were foiled but what a great reward to be able to capture these amazing images!
Amazing Rain Storm over Mono Lake, CA
Mono Lake, Tufa Area
Last month is spend a weekend in the Sierra Nevada visiting Lake Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra, Mono Lake. As I have traveled to Lake Tahoe quite frequently in May, I was not surprised by the late season snow fall that blanketed the higher elevations (>6700 ft) with fluffy new snow.
From there I drove to the Owens Valley in the Eastern Sierra to visit the Ghost Town Bodie and then Mono Lake.
Today, I want to share some amazing images made at Mono Lake late in the afternoon when a storm passed over and 'got stuck' over the northern part of the Mono Lake Basin. Heavy rain made for curtains of rain visible from the shores of the Lake at the Tufa Area.
Needless to say that my plans for star trails over Mono Lake were foiled but what a great reward to be able to capture these amazing images!
Heavy rain on the other side of the Lake
Storm clouds over the Sierra
The rain clouds just never made it over the pass at the northern end of the Lake
A Glimpse of Sunset over the Eastern Sierra
Finally, a bit of light over the eastern end of the Lake before the clouds turned around heading for the southern shore.
Although I had come to capture the stars in the sky, I was not disappointed with my evening at Mono Lake. What a fantastic storm! When the rain-laden clouds moved over the southern end of the Lake, it was time to leave. Most of my fellow photographers, and there were quite a few, packed up trying to avoid being soaked. The small community of Lee Vining close by offered a late meal and a well-deserved glass of beer!
Cheers!
Til next time,
Meggi
