Tag: mountains

  • Final Images of 2024

    Final Images of 2024

    Final images of 2024 taken during a sunset skijor with two of our huskies. The snow was frozen and the dogs were happy to pull me across the meadow as fast as they could. By the time we reached the end of the meadow the light was beginning to change and some interesting cloud formations…

  • Winter Clouds Gather During Golden Hour as a Storm Approaches

    Winter Clouds Gather During Golden Hour as a Storm Approaches

    Three image panorama taken last winter, prior to a storm system moving into the Lake Tahoe basin. This image was was made possible by standing on a public pier along the west shore. Lake Tahoe Basin. February 2024.

  • Sierra Nevada Black and White Meadow/Mountain View, Clouds Moving in

    Sierra Nevada Black and White Meadow/Mountain View, Clouds Moving in

    This image was taken yesterday in windy conditions just before sunset, as more threatening clouds moved in. I liked that there was more light hitting the peak in the distance than the other parts of the scene. Despite the unsettled weather we are not expecting much accumulation from these mini storms, but they tend to…

  • Last Light on Fannette Island

    Last Light on Fannette Island

    I had this shot in mind for a while, having skied to this vantage point many times in the past, then dropping in on the other side of it. Example from 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfNS4j7OwUE The moment I set out to capture was the very last light of the day hitting Fannette Island, with fresh snow in…

  • Vibrant Light Emerging from the Henry Mountains

    Vibrant Light Emerging from the Henry Mountains

    Revisiting another older image from Southern Utah … This sunset was well worth waiting in the cold for. I know it had potential, given the fresh snow and type of clouds, but it is safe to say that it exceeded my expectations. Canyonlands. Southern Utah. December 2018.

  • Looking towards the Crystal Range just Before Sunset

    Looking towards the Crystal Range just Before Sunset

    Yesterday’s view of the Crystal Range (Desolation Wilderness) in the distance before riding back down at sunset. The wind was fairly insignificant in north facing trees until I reached this exposed spot at the summit where I took this photo from. Once there I could really feel the next storm trying to make it’s way up…

  • 2023 Landscapes

    2023 Landscapes

    Looking back at some of my favorite landscape images of 2023, in no particular order whatsoever. Locations include: Eastern Oregon, Lake Tahoe, the California Coast, and the Eastern Sierra. 

  • 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

  • Tahoe Quarterly: Spring Corn Snow Conditions

    Tahoe Quarterly: Spring Corn Snow Conditions

    Recent Tahoe Quarterly tear sheet in a story on “corn snow” in California, which is the essential ingredient for good spring skiing/riding conditions. 

  • Soft April Turns in the Tahoe Backcountry

    Soft April Turns in the Tahoe Backcountry

    Without a solid refreeze overnight, conditions were fairly soft on our descent in the Carson Pass area. Regardless, it was a good day to be out touring on a spring day.