I was lucky to visit Convict Lake, at the Eastern Sierras, California on a windless morning like this, to capture an almost perfect reflection [OC] [7316 x 6851]
In September of that year, a group of convicts escaped from Carson City, Nevada, and were cornered by a local posse by the lake. A shootout took place and two members of the posse were killed, including Benton merchant Robert Morrison. The biggest peak above the lake, Mount Morrison, was named in his honor and the lake was renamed after the incident.
Convict Lake is my “happy” place - my go to when I am need to reconnect with my soul. No matter how often I visit, the view always leaves me in awe. Thank you for sharing your shot - it is stunning!
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1clovett on August 20th, 2018 at 00:59 UTC »
For those wondering about the name:
In September of that year, a group of convicts escaped from Carson City, Nevada, and were cornered by a local posse by the lake. A shootout took place and two members of the posse were killed, including Benton merchant Robert Morrison. The biggest peak above the lake, Mount Morrison, was named in his honor and the lake was renamed after the incident.
How convict lake got its name.
ESPhotog on August 20th, 2018 at 01:48 UTC »
Convict Lake is my “happy” place - my go to when I am need to reconnect with my soul. No matter how often I visit, the view always leaves me in awe. Thank you for sharing your shot - it is stunning!
lacieinwonderland16 on August 20th, 2018 at 01:54 UTC »
I grew up in Mono County (Bridgeport) so this makes me happy. Beautiful picture.