10/06/2026
Eastern Sierra fall colors have officially reached their peak! šāØ
We headed up to Bishop Creek Canyon before sunrise to catch the golden aspens against the granite peaks. At 9,000+ feet, the autumn color palette is incredible right nowāglowing yellows along the scree slopes, deep blues on the water, and sudden pockets of fiery crimson tucked between the trees.
Swipe through ā”ļø to see the change in season, from sweeping alpine lake views to tight telephoto textures of the aspen groves.
š Location: Bishop Creek Canyon / Inyo National Forest, California
šø Gear: Sony camera & telephoto lens | Edited in Lightroom Classic
š Current Foliage Status: Upper canyon elevations (Lake Sabrina & South Lake approach) are at peak / near-peak gold.
Which composition do you preferāthe wide lake vistas or the dense aspen layers? Drop your favorite slide (1ā6) below! š
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