First Light at Convict Lake 2019
(1 in a multiple picture album)
One of the prettiest lakes in the Eastern Sierra Nevada is Convict Lake, tucked into a pocket of soaring peaks. Such a lovely lake with such a harsh name? It is because of a true Old West tale of a posse chasing hardened escaped convicts. It began in Carson City, NV and ended here where the fleeing convicts found a dead end to their trail, literally. There was a shootout. Some of the outlaws were killed as well as a deputy named Morrison. His name was given to the tallest peak behind the lake.
After visiting Convict Lake many times in the daylight, I decided to get up early and await the sunrise. The scene did not disappoint.
First Light at Convict Lake 2019
(1 in a multiple picture album)
One of the prettiest lakes in the Eastern Sierra Nevada is Convict Lake, tucked into a pocket of soaring peaks. Such a lovely lake with such a harsh name? It is because of a true Old West tale of a posse chasing hardened escaped convicts. It began in Carson City, NV and ended here where the fleeing convicts found a dead end to their trail, literally. There was a shootout. Some of the outlaws were killed as well as a deputy named Morrison. His name was given to the tallest peak behind the lake.
After visiting Convict Lake many times in the daylight, I decided to get up early and await the sunrise. The scene did not disappoint.