Here are a couple of my favorite shots from Yosemite National Park this autumn.
Deer on Yosemite Valley Floor © Marni Mattner Photography
Yosemite's Half Dome © Marni Mattner Photography
Yosemite National Park
Mt. Whitney Sunrise and Sunset
On some of my recent travels I hiked at Mt. Whitney in California, the highest peak in the lower 48 states. Here are a few photographs I took on and around the Mt. Whitney Portal area. While I was hoping for some dramatic clouds (like in the ever-changing Colorado skies), the crisp blue skies were still stunning next to this incredible range.
Mt. Whitney Just Before Sunrise © Marni Mattner Photography
Mt. Whitney at Sunrise, 14,505 Feet © Marni Mattner Photography
Mt. Whitney Sunset © Marni Mattner Photography
Big Sur, California
Have you been to Big Sur? If not, please go. If you have, I’m sure you’re already planning another trip. Don’t miss Garrapata State Park, and be sure to do the Soberanes hike. Big Sur is unquestionably one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Mason Jenning’s “Califonia” and “Big Sur” are must-hear songs as you drive the winding coastal highway with the windows rolled down. Here are a few highlights from a recent journey along the ocean – I was especially enamored this trip with the Dr. Seuss trees and ethereal fog.
Big Sur Coastal View From One of the Many Incredible Beaches © Marni Mattner Photography
Dr. Seuss Trees on the California Coast South of Carmel © Marni Mattner Photography
Pacific Ocean Near Big Sur © Marni Mattner Photography
Hills of Garrapata State Park in California © Marni Mattner Photography
The Other Side of LA
If you brave the traffic jams and noise of Los Angeles, you can still find hideaways like this – Schabarum Park. Flower fields and winding paths through the hills let you escape from the chaos of LA.
Schabarum Park path in Los Angeles © Marni Mattner Photography
LA's Schabarum Park Field of Flowers © Marni Mattner Photography
Schabarum Park, Los Angeles © Marni Mattner Photography
Joshua Tree National Park
Wildfires to the west made for some incredible sunsets during our recent visit to Joshua Tree National Park.
Joshua Tree Cholla Garden, California © Marni Mattner Photography
Joshua Tree National Park at Sunset © Marni Mattner Photography
Lone Joshua Tree at Sunset © Marni Mattner Photography
Sawtooth Ridge Near Mt. Evans
Here are a few mountain shots from a recent hike in the Colorado Rockies. We started at Summit Lake near the peak of Mt. Evans and hiked over the Sawtooth Ridge that leads to Mt. Bierstadt.
Sawtooth Ridge storm system © Marni Mattner Photography
Mt. Evans near Summit Lake © Marni Mattner Photography
Mt. Bierstadt from the Sawtooth Ridge © Marni Mattner Photography
Venice
Venice is one of my favorite places on earth to explore and get lost. Far from the swarms of people, you find cats bathing in the sun on cobblestone, laundry strung along the canals like a work of art, accordion players leaning on old church walls, lost in the music. Here are a few photos from my recent trip, along with a couple “oldies but goodies” from past travels in the floating city.
Gondolas on the Grand Canal in Venice © Marni Mattner
Floating gondolas on the Venetian Grand Canal © Marni Mattner
Artichokes in Venice © Marni Mattner
Laundry hung out to dry in Venice © Marni Mattner
Venetian laundry strung over canal © Marni Mattner
Swooping Seagulls in Venice, Italy © Marni Mattner Photography
Venetian accordion player in Italy © Marni Mattner Photography
