January ’12 / Prescribed Burns

This is one of those cases where a hazy distraction can be used to create an advantageous photographic design element.

Because of the unusually lush vegetation due to the prior winter’s snow pack, the fires were allowed to burn; an incongruous blessing and one our burning eyes and smoke clogged lungs were having a hard time buying.  The apocalyptic scene of flames burning in the darkness on both sides of the road was one I will not soon forget.

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November / Paradise Valley

This hike was one of my all time favorites.  We got to Mist Falls and though it was almost straight up, were egged on to go onwards and upwards to Paradise Valley.

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October / Zumwalt Meadows

Zumwalt Meadows is at roads-end in Kings Canyon, the front door to a vast wilderness area, offering challenging hikes off the tourist circuit and teeming with black bears.  This picture  was taken near the parking area, and not so secluded.  The crystal clear water and the native California Sunflowers were calling us to explore further… and so we did.

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September / Weaver Lake

We found this delightful waterfall while searching for the trailhead to Weaver Lake. Most of this hike had a moderate ascent through semi-barren landscape with not a lot of photographic opportunity. The elevation, (along with 60 pounds of gear), made it difficult, and my Minnesota companions were not digging my rush to get to the top. But the lake, at 9000 feet, was amazing and we took a refreshing dip. The hike down was a lot easier.

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August / Weaver Lake

The Sequoia calendar has 15 months, and I want to post all of them before the end of the year. This one is Weaver Lake. Weaver Lake is actually in Sequoia National Forest.  We accidentally went several miles too far on a dirt road, trying to find the trail head for this hike and turned around when the fire crews told us there was a fire ahead. Luckily we did find the trailhead.  I was quite impressed with the lake.

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I’m still diligently working on my Death Valley photos, but thought that I would share a pano I finished today.

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