Weathered on the Crest — Moonlit Night Mountians casting an otherworldly spell

casting an otherworldly spell

High-level fog veils the landscape

captured before the rise of the Salesforce Tower

this image unveils the intricate beauty of frozen bubbles

where snow and foliage harmonize

Weathered on the Crest — Moonlit Night Mountians casting an otherworldly spellThis exposed juniper stands on the Sierra crest under a moonlit night sky, with stars visible overhead and soft light reaching across the granite and distant ridgelines. Moonlight illuminates both the tree and the surrounding mountains, revealing terrain and texture that typically disappear completely after sunset. This frame captures a different character of the ridge, where light returns quietly through the night rather than fading away.