Mount Whitney
Camera
Hasselblad X2D 100C
Lens
Hasselblad XCD 80mm f/1.9
Exposure
1/125s @ f/8
Filters
None
Print Sizes
10”x10”
20”x20”
28”x28” (max. size @300dpi)
Peizography Prints
Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta (Gloss)
Canson Infinity Rag Photographique II (Matte)
Giclée Prints
Canson Baryta Prestige II
Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta
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Mt. Whitney: Granite, Sky, and the Gateway of the Eastern Sierra
Rising sharply beneath a brooding sky, Mt. Whitney dominates the landscape with a sense of permanence and power. In this stark black-and-white scene, jagged granite ridges push upward from a sea of boulders and scrub, while heavy clouds hint at the sudden, dramatic weather for which the Eastern Sierra is known. The contrast between light and shadow emphasizes what Mt. Whitney does best—reminding us how small we are.
At 14,505 feet, Mt. Whitney is the highest peak in the contiguous United States, anchoring the southern end of California’s Sierra Nevada range. It’s a mountain that draws hikers, climbers, and photographers from around the world, many of whom begin their journey in the nearby town of Lone Pine. This small desert town serves as the gateway to Whitney and the surrounding wilderness, offering a striking contrast of its own: arid valley floor below, alpine terrain rising almost vertically above.
Just west of Lone Pine lie the Alabama Hills, a maze of rounded rock formations and natural arches formed from the same granite as the Sierra, but shaped by time and erosion into softer, sculptural forms. From here, Mt. Whitney looms dramatically in the distance, creating one of the most iconic views in California. The area has long been a favorite for filmmakers and photographers, drawn to the surreal meeting of desert, rock, and sky.
Together, Mt. Whitney, Lone Pine, and the Alabama Hills form a landscape of extremes—harsh yet beautiful, vast yet intimate. This image captures that spirit perfectly: a place where geology, weather, and human ambition converge beneath an ever-changing sky.