Diane and I had another wonderful ride last weekend. We started up Hwy 49, better known as the Golden Chain, and looked for the snow. I've never liked the snow from my early years in Michigan. But I think it makes beautiful winter images and I just had to get out there and capture some of them. The roads were clear and no chains were required. It hadn't rained here in the Sacramento Valley and there hadn't been much snow in the mountains, but there was plenty of snow to photograph. We didn't see much snow until we reached Sierra City, where we stopped for breakfast at the Red Moose Cafe. What a wonderful breakfast. We met a couple having breakfast and had a wonderful conversation. The owners/cooks were wonderful and I can assure you that we will stop again.
While I was eating breakfast, and looking out the window, I saw this image. The sun was falling perfectly on the scene and I couldn't wait to get out there and photograph it. By the time I took the picture, I was disappointed that the sun had shifted and I knew the light wouldn't be right. I almost didn't work on it, let alone think a nice picture would come from it. But I think it did. What do you think?
"Wagon Wheel"
After breakfast, we started up the road toward Sierraville in the Sierra Valley and enjoyed the beautiful scenery of the Yuba River. From there we drove toward Truckee on Hwy 89 and on to Lake Tahoe and home. Here are some of images I managed to get. Enjoy!
Yuba River Movement
Yuba River Winter I
Yuba River Winter III
Yuba River Winter II
Little Truckee River
Aspen Grove
It was a beautiful day!
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