• Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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Yesterday, I watched a youtube Q&A session by a photographer I follow. One of the viewers asked about his strategy for identifying photo opportunities at once-in-a-lifetime locations. What caught my attention was the location he mentioned. It was Alabama Hills. It got me thinking about how lucky I am to live mere hours away from such a stunning spot. And the question is tough to answer at a location with such photographic potential.

My first few visits there mainly were centered around the iconic spots, like skull rock and Mobius arch, but of late, I have been spending more time exploring. And every time we go off into the rock maze, I come out with striking images of places and patterns that I have never seen before. So my recommended approach to Alabama hills would be to err on the side of exploring, and if you have the time to include a sunrise session, pick a spot and settle in. Let the light do its magic on the mountain peaks.

On this trip, a view of the sierras caught my eye while driving the movie road. I have driven on this road before but in the opposite direction. So I was a bit shocked to see such a majestic view of the Sierra Nevada range and Mt Whitney from what looked like a dispersed camping site. I guess I know where we are camping next time. Also, if you are wondering about the slash on the mountain's base, that’s the Whitney portal road to Mt Whitney trailhead and campsite.