Eastern Sierra Mountains, California In the foothills of the Eastern Sierra Nevada mountains, Mobius Arch frames the snow-capped mountain peaks. Well before sunrise, a meteor or irridium flare streaks through the star-studded night sky.
Cottonball Basin, Death Valley National Park Evaporated puddles of water leave these salt "potholes" in a playa in Death Valley National Park. Rather intense rainstorms rage on in the distance.
Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes, Death Valley National Park A beautiful sunset emerges over the sand dune skyline in Death Valley. The spotty storms created some incredible clouds and light, with a few mammatus clouds even making an appearance.
