Squaw Valley

Photographer's Note

Squaw Valley was utilized by emigrants to rest, replenish supplies, and feed their stock animals on their way over the Sierra Nevada Mountains as early as the 1840s. When the Donner Party reached Donner Lake, the wagon train party split in two, and the smart party wintered here instead of trying to climb over the mountains to reach Sacramento.

In 1960 Squaw Valley became world famous for the first Winter Olympics in The West. Californians were already aware of the plentiful snow, excellent skiing, fantastic scenery, and hospitality of the Lake Tahoe area residents.

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delpeoples (60342) 2011-10-22 17:39

Hi SquawRay

Again what amazing colours, this time even more Autumnal (I know you blokes use "Fall" but it just doesn't have the same impact as Autumn does). Love the reflections and the fact that there is not a soul or sinner to be seen for miles. The photo just exudes serenity. A good place to sit, think and maybe read a book or fish.

Thanks for sharing, have a good day
Lisa

agulberk (3794) 2011-10-23 0:15

Hi Ray
Wonderful landscape with beautiful autumn color trees in side of a calm lake is composed very well by your very good POV. Excellent presentation with perfect reflection of trees in this lake like mirror,succesful light management,sharpness and contrast.
Thanks for sharing
Best regards
Good weekend
Adnan

lakshmip1949 (19081) 2011-10-27 19:01

Hello Ray,

An excellent shot of autumn colors with clear reflections in the water. Like the tranquil atmosphere. The glimpse of blue sky is a nice contrast to the colors of the fall. Well composed with sharpness.

Lakshmi