Week the Fifth: First Snow

Went on a much needed and mini vacation this past weekend to Lake Tahoe. This photo was taken just above a lookout point by Emerald Bay. I truly love the cool colors that emerged. You can see the first sign of snow that is left on the rocky mountain side. Everything in this picture looks and feels cold. Even the gorgeous pine trees. The added effect of the clouds in the sky made it seem smoky and hides the blue sky making it feel gray.

It was such an amazing weekend filled with gorgeous scenery and the best, crisp air that my lungs desperately needed. The atmosphere is a great break away from Orange County and LA. It was a wonderful kick-off trip for the holiday season to come! I was literally in awe looking out towards Emerald Bay because of all the detail in the rocks, trees, water. Staring at the shadows all the different nooks and crannies of the mountain made, all the trees leaves. Every detail was soaked in as the high noon sun lit as much of the view possible. It was all just so fantastic and overwhelming.