The timing couldn’t have been more perfect. The permit quota season had ended just two days earlier, so I didn’t need a permit. At the same time, it was the very start of autumn, and the leaves of the large deciduous trees had turned brilliant shades of yellow and gold, giving the valley an almost magical atmosphere.
I took this photo in 2025 while hiking the Rae Lakes Loop, following Woods Creek toward the John Muir Trail. It remains one of my favorite sections of the route, with the colorful forest contrasting beautifully against the granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada.
This photo is also available without me in it, featuring only the landscape.
Details
• Printed poster - frame not included.
• Printed on Fuji Maxima paper - available in your choice of Glossy (for vibrant color and deep contrast) or Matte (for a softer, glare-free finish).
• Printed locally by me at a trusted print shop I’ve worked with for years - each print is professionally produced, personally inspected for quality, and shipped by me.
• Each print is custom-made for your order, ensuring the highest quality and attention to detail.
• Images shown are for representation only.
• Please note that the exact print sizes are slightly larger: 20.3x30.5cm, 40.6x60.9cm, 50.8x76.2cm, and 60.9x91.4cm (therefore, I highly recommend using a passepartout).
• For best presentation, I recommend adding a white passepartout around the photo.
• Price excludes shipping - shipping calculated at checkout.
• Custom requests are welcome - contact me if you’d like a specific size, finish, or other adjustment.
Shipping
Prints are produced in limited batches several times a year. For current lead times, visit, check the main prints page.
