It looks like Preston cloned out the explosive high-altitude mutard stains from his shirt
Like I always say, photographs lie. We cannot can't hear the croaking toads, can't feel the moutain air, and just can't get a good sense of what a good time we had
"It looks like Preston cloned out the explosive high-altitude mu(s)tard stains from his shirt "
I had forgetten about that! Danger! Beware of squeeze mustard containers that will vent explosively at high altitude, causing yellow spots to magically appear on clothing and anything else within range! I suppose one could say this was a WMD: Wearable Mustard Device!
"Like I always say, photographs lie. We cannot can't hear the croaking toads, can't feel the moutain air, and just can't get a good sense of what a good time we had "
Yep! We certainly gathered the mountain's good tidings!
Anil: it most certainly looks like the same spot. It's the tarn on the north side of 120 about halfway between Tioga Pass and Tuolumne Mdws. The water was still pretty high, so we couldnt get that far into it. We had the pleasure of watching three browsing does on the east shore of the tarn as we prepared to leave.
It does look like the same spot, indeed. Nice shot, too, Anil.
I was quite taken with the place: It was sooo pleasant there, even though it was just off the road. Like many intimate places I have found in the Sierra, it is quite obvious to me that it was designed by the Master Gardener. The frogs, the deer, the gentle stones and grass and the wind sighing through the pines made the place complete unto itself. To share such a chosen place, in a chosen time, with a good friend made it all the more special.
Yup, that is a fine little pond. I remember jumping from rock to rock until I finally managed to get to the spot I wanted to be at for my desired composition. I am not sure, however, if I can do the same today with my left knee being in the condition it is in.
This is a sesonal pond and except for this time of the year it is completely dry.
You wrote: "This is a sesonal pond and except for this time of the year it is completely dry." That's true of a lot of the vernal pools up there. We felt fortunate to see them full and vibrant. We both did a little rock hopping!
PALing is not just a concept: It's a way of life!
-PB
Posted by Cory Freeman on June 29, 2006 at 10:10 PM
Looks like good times. But that's not too hard to achieve when one is the sierra! Mustard, hehe, I sometimes forget about those sneaky explosives too!! You'd think we'd remember! My family and I were in KCNP, Cedar Grove roasting in 90+ degree heat while you guys were loafing around in the high country. Thanks for sharing!
Anyone interested in a CANP southern sierra gathering/ get together?
Posted by Dan Baumbach on June 30, 2006 at 11:32 AM
Oh man, I'm so glad that you posted this shot and that I stumbled upon it. You see, I've been using a Tachihara since November, and I had no clue that you can switch the back to vertical! I've been shooting all my vertical shots with my camera sideways! What an idiot! Haha, well now that I've seen your picture my life will be a little easier.
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So, here I am, PALing around late last Saturday afternoon. Michael shot this using my digital P&S. I did some adjusting in PS.
I hope all of you are well!
-PB
Like I always say, photographs lie. We cannot can't hear the croaking toads, can't feel the moutain air, and just can't get a good sense of what a good time we had
I had forgetten about that! Danger! Beware of squeeze mustard containers that will vent explosively at high altitude, causing yellow spots to magically appear on clothing and anything else within range! I suppose one could say this was a WMD: Wearable Mustard Device!
"Like I always say, photographs lie. We cannot can't hear the croaking toads, can't feel the moutain air, and just can't get a good sense of what a good time we had
Yep! We certainly gathered the mountain's good tidings!
-PB
I believe you are the same spot where I made this photo back in May 2004.
http://arao99gsx.home.att.net/gallery/rocks_n_stones/stepping_stones.html
I was almost halfway into the middle of the pond for that composition.
Regards.
I was quite taken with the place: It was sooo pleasant there, even though it was just off the road. Like many intimate places I have found in the Sierra, it is quite obvious to me that it was designed by the Master Gardener. The frogs, the deer, the gentle stones and grass and the wind sighing through the pines made the place complete unto itself. To share such a chosen place, in a chosen time, with a good friend made it all the more special.
-PB
This is a sesonal pond and except for this time of the year it is completely dry.
BTW, love the concept of PAL'ing.
You wrote: "This is a sesonal pond and except for this time of the year it is completely dry." That's true of a lot of the vernal pools up there. We felt fortunate to see them full and vibrant. We both did a little rock hopping!
PALing is not just a concept: It's a way of life!
-PB
Anyone interested in a CANP southern sierra gathering/ get together?
-d
A very nice spot.. Was going to stop there again this year and shoot a panorama of the place if I can get the right spot...
It was empty.
Yep, see you tomorrow!
-PB