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The 'crest' of the White Mountains is a complex geological mixture that includes pale dolomite rock along with dark granite boulders, with sparse, low-growing vegetation consisting mainly of arid alpine grasslands. Above treeline, many of the granite boulder piles shelter currant bushes (Ribes) that turn bright gold as autumn approaches. I took this photograph in the late afternoon on the slopes of Mt. Barcroft at about 12,000 feet (3600 meters). Sheep Mountain can be seen in the distance. |
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