Snow-dusted peaks along the eastern escarpment of California's Sierra Nevada glow pink and orange in the morning light, rising above the rugged Alabama Hills beneath a purple sky.

Morning Light on the Eastern Sierra Escarpment

The eastern escarpment of the Sierra Nevada rises dramatically above the Owens Valley, forming one of the most impressive mountain landscapes in California. As the last light of day touches the towering, snow-dusted peaks, the rugged mountains take on beautiful shades of pink, orange, and purple.