Rush to June Lake

Rush Creek, June Lake (10/17/20) Steve Arita

Heavy smoke and haze have made the June Lake Loop not the place to be in the past month, though Steve Arita visited yesterday and one thing is clear … it’s time to Rush to June Lake.

He spent most of his time walking along Rush Creek, which was gorgeous though hazy, and which – surprisingly – scored Steve a First Report, as in the past 11 years no one had ever yet submitted photographs from Rush Creek, even though it is a prime location along the June Lake Loop.

Despite the haze, Steve recommends, “folks should go now to experience it. Even with the smoke, walking along the creek one can get some nice shots.”

As Steve states, “June Lake Loop had a lot of smoke yesterday (not as thick as before, but still very noticeable), but the fall colors around the loop were beautiful, at full peak with vibrant colors all around.

Silver Lake, June Lake Loop (10/17/20) Steve Arita

His shots of Silver lake give a sense of the air quality which presently is 52 in June Lake. On the right side of this page is a link to Air Quality. Click on it to see what’s happening in your area and all of California.

Aspen, Rush Creek Trail, June Lake (10/17/20) Steve Arita

Steve was impressed by the trails that follow Rush Creek, saying he, “totally enjoyed walking almost the entire length of the trail between Grant and Silver Lakes.”

Aspen and pine, Rush Creek Trail, June Lake (10/17/20) Steve Arita

Photographers, note above what Steve Arita did with a hazy day. He masterfully turned it into an advantage by shooting up into the trees where smoke might create God’s rays or at least be minimized as an element of the photograph. And, below, Doug Van Kirk contrasts highlights and shadows making the smoky air enhance the photograph by adding texture to its drama.