David N. Braun Photography

Category: california

  • Hawkins Peak — Last Hike of Fall (2022)

    Hawkins Peak — Last Hike of Fall (2022)

    Scenes from our last hike of Fall (2022), just before the atmospheric rivers arrived and the snow began to fly. It was a short memorable hike to the summit of Hawkins Peak (Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest) with great views in all directions. We got up to the top late in the day, down to the car…

  • Now Partnering with Spoke Sound

    Now Partnering with Spoke Sound

    I am happy to announce that I am now partnering with Spoke Sound out of Durango, Colorado to offer premium Made in the USA canvas bluetooth speakers. https://www.spoke-sound.com/david-braun  More details can be found below: There are 15 images from my portfolio available to choose from: https://www.spoke-sound.com/david-braun

  • Race Photography: Death Ride 2023

    Race Photography: Death Ride 2023

    Ride photos from the Death Ride from Monitor Pass and the final return to Markleeville. It was a record breaking day in terms of heat so many riders wisely started the race early and most seemed prepared for it. Great event, as always.

  • Lake Tahoe Basin Greeting Cards

    5×7 greeting cards are now available at local stores in the Lake Tahoe area, such as Grass Roots in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Update: As of November 3, 2023 8 additional images have been added to the rack. Featured Images:

  • Backyard Visitor

    Backyard Visitor

    Summer has arrived and bears are active in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It was nice to photograph this yearling black bear for a bit using my 200-600mm lens as he explored a riparian area near the Upper Truckee River. While it appears he looked right back at me in one image, he showed no signs…

  • June Runoff After a Big Winter

    June Runoff After a Big Winter

  • Tahoe Quarterly: Through the Lens

    Tahoe Quarterly: Through the Lens

    Through the lens feature in the Summer 2023 issue of Tahoe Quarterly. I had planned to shoot the sunset from this rock feature for a while, but I was fortunate that the clouds and light cooperated on my first attempt. Usually, that is not the case. “Clouds and light work in tandem to provide a…

  • New Black and White Lake Tahoe Basin Image: June Flows After a Big Winter

    New Black and White Lake Tahoe Basin Image: June Flows After a Big Winter

    For obvious reasons, it has been a good spring for waterfalls in the Sierra … I’ve shot this popular waterfall many times, but tried to come away with something completely different this time. June Flows After a Big Winter Lake Tahoe Basin. June 2023.

  • “Vivid Colors Along the West Fork of the Carson”

    “Vivid Colors Along the West Fork of the Carson”

     I was happy to see this print come together for a local client in the Lake Tahoe basin.   “Vivid Colors Along the West Fork of the Carson” 1. Final Product2. Original Image Framing:  Artrageous (https://www.yelp.com/…/artrageous-fine-framing-south…)Size:  51 x 32Paper:  Moab Entrada Smooth Fine Art Paper

  • Rapid Growth and Extreme Fire Behavior on the Caldor Fire — Timelapse and Stills (Sony A7 RIV)

    Rapid Growth and Extreme Fire Behavior on the Caldor Fire — Timelapse and Stills (Sony A7 RIV)

    With strong SW winds and extremely dry fuels in its path the Caldor Fire exploded on 8.17.21, exhibiting extreme fire behavior throughout the day. As of this post on 8.20.21 the fire is close to 70,000 acres with zero percent containment and more than 100 structures lost. These images and this very short timelapse were…