SUMMER SCENES: Shots of California

Editor’s Note: This gallery is part of a summer series from The Cavalier Daily photo desk staff. Over the course of the summer, photo staffers will craft galleries which capture moments from different places in Charlottesville and beyond.

From the cliffs of Big Sur to the golden hills of Mount Tamalpais and the waterfalls of Yosemite, California’s wild landscapes offer a breathtaking escape into nature’s raw beauty. Captured during a trip to celebrate my brother’s graduation, this gallery reflects quiet moments of awe, stillness and wonder across the Golden State.