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Whitney—the tallest peak in the lower 48 states—rising with quiet power above the rugged Alabama Hills

and open spaces (based on weather)

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Diverging Path Size:18x18 beauty finds a way toTitled Diverging Paths, this photograph was taken from the top of Bolinas Ridge, looking down onto the shimmering wetlands of Bolinas Lagoon. I captured it on a quiet afternoon when the light was soft and golden, brushing the hills with warmth and casting long shadows across the grasses. I cropped the image into a square to focus the composition, gently vignetted the corners, and added subtle texture to bring out the mood of the moment. The winding