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Lake Helen and Lassen Peak in Infrared
On a mid-October day my wife and I took a spin through Lassen Volcanic National Park. When we got to Lake Helen it was about noon and there were a few wispy little clouds in the sky – the only clouds we saw all day, in fact. Given it was a week day and nice and quiet, I took a few minutes and captured an image with my infrared modified camera. The widest lens I had with me wasn’t wide enough to get the entire lake in one frame so I had to improvise and shoot multiple frames and stitch them together in post production (isn’t technology grand?).
Lake Helen lies at around 8000 feet above sea level along the main park road in Lassen Volcanic National Park, nestled beneath the towering summit of Lassen Peak. Fed by snowmelt and surrounded by rugged alpine terrain, it remains frozen well into summer most years. Its vivid turquoise hue and pristine setting make it one of the park’s most striking and photographed features—a peaceful pause on the climb toward the peak.
This infrared panorama captures the serene beauty of Lake Helen and the majestic Lassen Peak under a dramatic sky. The unique infrared rendering transforms the alpine landscape into an ethereal vision of light and shadow, emphasizing the quiet power of this volcanic region. Ideal for lovers of nature, geology, and high-country wilderness, this image brings a sense of stillness and awe to any space. It complements modern, minimalist, or mountain cabin interiors with its striking monochrome tones. A perfect piece for residents of Northern California, outdoor adventurers, or anyone who has explored Lassen Volcanic National Park and wishes to bring home a memory of its extraordinary landscapes.
Lake Helen and Lassen Peak in Infrared
On a mid-October day my wife and I took a spin through Lassen Volcanic National Park. When we got to Lake Helen it was about noon and there were a few wispy little clouds in the sky – the only clouds we saw all day, in fact. Given it was a week day and nice and quiet, I took a few minutes and captured an image with my infrared modified camera. The widest lens I had with me wasn’t wide enough to get the entire lake in one frame so I had to improvise and shoot multiple frames and stitch them together in post production (isn’t technology grand?).
Lake Helen lies at around 8000 feet above sea level along the main park road in Lassen Volcanic National Park, nestled beneath the towering summit of Lassen Peak. Fed by snowmelt and surrounded by rugged alpine terrain, it remains frozen well into summer most years. Its vivid turquoise hue and pristine setting make it one of the park’s most striking and photographed features—a peaceful pause on the climb toward the peak.
This infrared panorama captures the serene beauty of Lake Helen and the majestic Lassen Peak under a dramatic sky. The unique infrared rendering transforms the alpine landscape into an ethereal vision of light and shadow, emphasizing the quiet power of this volcanic region. Ideal for lovers of nature, geology, and high-country wilderness, this image brings a sense of stillness and awe to any space. It complements modern, minimalist, or mountain cabin interiors with its striking monochrome tones. A perfect piece for residents of Northern California, outdoor adventurers, or anyone who has explored Lassen Volcanic National Park and wishes to bring home a memory of its extraordinary landscapes.