Holding the Line Style - Finish:GLoss capturing the first light against

capturing the first light against its peaks

the sky slows

The silent work of shaping the mountain happens long before first light

its brilliance highlighted by the unique combination of early spring and heavy snow

Nature's temporary masterpiece

Holding the Line Style - Finish:GLoss capturing the first light againstA small snow blower works through extreme winter conditions on the Sierra Crest during a prolonged ten day storm cycle. Heavy snowfall, near whiteout visibility, and impassable roads defined this period, with multiple days of power outages and residents hunkering down to ride out the storm in the high Sierra.