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Death Valley Pano

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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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Don’t forget that I’m selling a calendar where all profits go to Virginia Piper Cancer Institute.  If you’re interested in the calendar you please click the button below.

Right now there is a 40% discount coupon code making the total cost (including shipping and tax) about $14.00.  Be sure to use the discount code CALENDARVIP305.  (Only good once per account, and up to $10.00)  This makes a great Christmas gift!

Remember that all profits go to the Virgina Piper Cancer Institutehttp://www.abbottnorthwestern.com/ahs/anw.nsf/page/vpci

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July – Tokopah Falls 2

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For July’s calendar picture, we are still at Tokopah Falls (in Sequoia National Park).  It is a beautiful area, and a great hike.  The secret is to stay as close to the water as possible.

If you’re interested in the calendar you can buy it here: http://www.lulu.com/product/calendar/sequoia-kings-canyon/13625602 Right now there is a 40% discount coupon code making the total cost (including shipping and tax) about $14.00.  Be sure to use the discount code CALENDARVIP305.  (Only good once per account, and up to $10.00)  This makes a great Christmas gift!

Remember that all profits go to the Virgina Piper Cancer Institutehttp://www.abbottnorthwestern.com/ahs/anw.nsf/page/vpci

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June – Tokopah Falls

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Tokopah Falls is one of the most popular and easily accessible hikes in Sequoia.  I’ve done it 3 times now.  This time we spent more time either in or near the water.  That is where we found this tree stump.  This is the June shot in our calendar.

If you’re interested in the calendar you can buy it here: http://www.lulu.com/product/calendar/sequoia-kings-canyon/13625602 Right now there is a 40% discount coupon code making the total cost (including shipping and tax) about $14.00.  Be sure to use the discount code CALENDARVIP305.  (Only good once per account, and up to $10.00)  This makes a great Christmas gift!

Remember that all profits go to the Virgina Piper Cancer Institutehttp://www.abbottnorthwestern.com/ahs/anw.nsf/page/vpci

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May – White Chief

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One of the most popular hikes in the Mineral King area is White Chief.  It is truly a beautiful hike.  The waterfall at the end isn’t massive, but the entire stream below it was coated in wild flowers.  This is a view back in the direction that we came from.

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Remember that all profits go to the Virgina Piper Cancer Institutehttp://www.abbottnorthwestern.com/ahs/anw.nsf/page/vpci

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April – Trailhead Franklin Lake

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This shot was taken at the end of the Hike to Franklin Lake.  It was on a bridge almost back to the parking lot.  We had just seen a bear on the trail, and I saw this view.  I’m glad I stopped.

If you’re interested in the calendar you can buy it here: http://www.lulu.com/product/calendar/sequoia-kings-canyon/13224348?productTrackingContext=shopping_cart/recently_viewed/center_middle/1

Remember that all profits go to the Virgina Piper Cancer Institutehttp://www.abbottnorthwestern.com/ahs/anw.nsf/page/vpci

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April - Mineral King

March – Timber Gap

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After our 23 mile climb on the mostly one lane dirt road, we arrived in Mineral King.  After checking out the cute little cabin at Silver City Resort, we rushed out to do a short hike.  We decided on Timber Gap since it was only a few miles.  Little did we realize that the few miles was straight up.  And this seemed particularly brutal because we hadn’t adjusted to the elevation yet.  I panted pretty much the whole way to the top.  But the view from the top, really was nice.

If you’re interested in the calendar you can buy it here: http://www.lulu.com/product/calendar/sequoia-kings-canyon/13224348?productTrackingContext=shopping_cart/recently_viewed/center_middle/1

Remember that all profits go to the Virgina Piper Cancer Institutehttp://www.abbottnorthwestern.com/ahs/anw.nsf/page/vpci We’ve decided to match the first $250 in profit.

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March - Timber Gap

February – On the Way to Mineral King

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This is the February 2011 photo from the calendar.  It was taken on the way to Mineral King, near the beginning of the climb up the hill.  There was a rocky spot, worn smooth by the water.  We had lunch there, little realizing the 23 mile mostly one lane, dirt road that lay ahead.

If you’re interested in the calendar you can buy it here: http://www.lulu.com/product/calendar/sequoia-kings-canyon/13224348?productTrackingContext=shopping_cart/recently_viewed/center_middle/1

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On the way to Mineral King

January – Paradise Valley

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This is the shot we’re using for January 2010 (it’s a 15 month calendar so it will also have a January 2012).  It’s from Paradise Valley. You get to Paradise Valley, which is above Mist Falls, at Roads End in Kings Canyon.  The name really seemed appropriate, it was such a serene and beautiful place.  Near here is where I saw the bear that was in perfect position to be photographed.  (Bear photos to be posted later.)

If you’re interested in the calendar you can buy it here: http://www.lulu.com/product/calendar/sequoia-kings-canyon/13224348?productTrackingContext=shopping_cart/recently_viewed/center_middle/1

Remember that all profits go to the Virgina Piper Cancer Institute http://www.abbottnorthwestern.com/ahs/anw.nsf/page/vpci

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January - Paradise Valley

Sequoia calendar ready!

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After voting on the images, we’ve published our 2011 calendar.   And because of the great support being given to my Father in Law, we’re giving all proceeds from the sale to the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute.  You can click here to see all the great work they perform:

http://www.abbottnorthwestern.com/ahs/anw.nsf/page/vpci

If you’re interested the calendar can be ordered here:

http://www.lulu.com/product/calendar/sequoia-kings-canyon/13224348

I’ll be publishing samples from the calendar for the next few posts.  Below is the cover.  This is in Kings Canyon on the way back from a hike to Mist Falls and Paradise Valley.  There was a fire in the distance that had been burning for over a month.  Instead of trying to overcome the smoke and haze, I tried to make it work for me.

Smoke adds different perspective

Sequoia On the way to Mineral King

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I’ve been back for 6 days from an amazing trip to Sequoia.  The first part of the trip was spent in Mineral King, a part of the park that I’ve never been to before.  It requires taking an extremely curvy one lane road for 23 miles.  Near the beginning of the climb up the hill we stopped at a Waterfall.  Here are a few shots.