Two Mallards near a Snow-Covered Lotus by Ohara Koson, 1925 grand canyon carved lakes

carved lakes

the eye travels along the Tioga Pass corridor into the blue-tinged high country—Tenaya Lake shining like a polished gem beneath Olmstead Point

For anyone who has played here—or dreams of it—this is a graceful way to keep a favorite round and a beloved destination close at hand

accentuating capes

Two Mallards near a Snow-Covered Lotus by Ohara Koson, 1925 grand canyon carved lakesTwo Mallards near a Snow Covered Lotus by Ohara Koson (1925) is a serene kach e woodblock print from Japans shin hanga revival, where traditional ukiyo e techniques were reimagined for a modern audience. Koson, celebrated for luminous studies of birds and flowers, stages a quiet encounter: two mallards pause beside a lotus plant brushed with fresh snow. The unusual seasonal pairing of lotus and winter frost heightens the stillness, while the spare