Color photo. Sunset. A lake, with a line of rocks sticking up from the water in mid frame. In the middle, from the largest pile of rocks, a pine tree grows. In the distance are mountains in blue shadow on the far side of the lake. Above, red and orange clouds catch the sunlight from behind the mountains.

I spent this past weekend visiting Carson City with some friends.  It’s a quiet little city, so much so that we saw deer wandering about most nights, even downtown.  We woke up to them resting in the yard of the house we were staying in one morning, and they were utterly unperturbed by me getting some photos of them.

Since it was close by, we drove out to see Lake Tahoe one evening and were treated to an absolutely spectacular sunset, which I brought home to show you.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Gear: Nikon Z7 II, Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 S, Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 G

Color photo. Sunset. A lake, with a line of rocks sticking up from the water in mid frame. In the middle, from the largest pile of rocks, a pine tree grows. In the distance are mountains in blue shadow on the far side of the lake. Above, red and orange clouds catch the sunlight from behind the mountains.
Color photo. Sunset. A lake, with a line of rocks sticking up from the water in mid frame. In the middle, from the largest pile of rocks, a pine tree grows. The setting sun peeks from behind the tree, casting rays through the valleys of the mountains on the other side of the lake. The sky above the mountains is full of clouds, lit golden white by the bright sun.
Color photo. The sandy shore of Lake Teton. A large pinecone rests in the sand, casting a shadow in the bright sunlight. A glassy green wave crosses the frame diagonally a few feet away. In the distance, blurred, a line of rocks is in the water, with a pine tree growing from them.
Color photo. A small herd of deer resting on a lawn, looking at the viewer.
Color photo. Night. A deer walks from behind a metal box on a sidewalk, looking at the viewer. A street signal, showing yellow, and a crosswalk showing a red hand, are next to the deer. A fence behind the deer crosses the frame from left to right.