A walk in the woods

“Yesterday I was feeling a little blue...mostly I was just tired from many extra hours of work. I started day dreaming about the Sierra. In my mind I could see the old growth forests,the cascading streams, I could almost smell the crisp mountain air. So I decided that I would quit a little early and head for Sequoia NP.

I feel quite blessed to live so close to the Sierra...after driving 1.5 hours I was walking beneath Giant Sequoias and smelling that crisp air...I had been day dreaming about.





It was a great day...I saw 4 bears and 30-40 deer and the best part was walking among the giants...which tends to put everything else in perspective.

You thought this was going to be about Bill Bryson's book didn't you?”

“Thank God this isn't about Bill Bryson's crappy book.”

“Oh, and great pics!”

“If I could tear out about 10% of that book, it would be a great book. I hate his little diversions into politics in that book. It's fine, but put it into another book.”

“I couldn't give two #&%!$s about politics for the most part so that stuff didn't bother me. I thought his humorous style and history/trivia about the places along the trail made it an excellent read.”

“"A walk in the woods" by Wind Walker". Great pics Mike. How close did that buck let you get to him?”

“Nice pics Michael! So, whose 1.5 hour drive is better...mine to Yosemite or your's to Sequoia?! :)

You need to get some Yosemite waterfall pictures and those Tule Elk are still out and about at the San Luis NWR... :)”

“One thing is for sure, even while many miles away, those high places and forests can make you whole again. It's those places that lead you to see things fresh and anew.

For me, the photos are a byproduct of the experience. When I see photos from folks, I'm looking for what was going on inside the person that took them. Not just the quality of the photos, but the message or content are important to me. What's meaningful in your outings is what the wilderness brings.

John Muir once said that nature belongs in the highest degree to those who love it most. Our photos and our experiences demonstrate that love and so in fact the Sierra belongs to us and we belong to it.

Wonderful photos.”

“Thanks to you all!

JVZ, 12' to 15'- we were grazing together...I swear they think I'm a deer.
They always have that panic look in their eyes til I reach down slowly ...pull a little grass and rub it in my fingers.

I startled a doe behind Log Meadow...she looked like she was going to bolt and run... I was standing close to the meadow,
looked at her, turned slowly and reached for some grass to pull...kind of ignoring her....she walked down into the meadow just past where I was standing and started grazing too.....I love this kinda stuff!”

“Wonderful!! You bring me right there. I wish I could be there now. Beautiful! Looking forward to meeting you on the July trip.”

“Here's a pic of the walk in the woods I had last Sunday...

link”

“so...you were trippin' on acid Buddur? LOL!”

“Thank you”

“Kewl, WW, I hafta try that trick.”

“Beautiful WW !! Almost looks like my neighbourhood”

“Nice photos, WW! Can I go grazing with you sometime? Didn't think to pick up grass and rub it! I'll try it next time!”

“Cool story WW.
Hey Buddur I think I was there once a long time ago.”

“Thanks Y'all!

Anytime Snowy!”

“Beautiful pictures ww! I have to learn how to do slow exposure for those waterfalls on my camera. I lost the manual!

You are really lucky to be that close to that park! Man, I'm jealous. I love those big trees! Although, where I live is not too shabby either. I live right smack in the sierras and love it. I'll post a few pictures maybe tonight to a new thread so everyone can see where I live.”

“oh yeah, btw, buddur...what were you on man? Cool picture though! I like it!

hodge, it looks like my neighborhood too. You'll feel right at home when you stay at my place after the trip next month.”

“I know that feeling/need, too, to get out to the mountains, but I have to settle for the local state parks with oaks and ferns.

Love that buck.”

“getting out in the woods is always the cure for whatever ails you -great pictures--”

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"The Look"


This is why I got "The Look"
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“Yikes!!!! Awesome pics, WW.”

“Her hackles are up. You got more than just "the look".”

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"Last Light" Sequoia National Park”

“Wow! I can't imagine being steady enough to take a photo in that situation.”

“Uh, two photos and I'm still scared.”

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This one bluff charged me at Crescent Meadow...I never saw a cub...but she looks like she has been nursing. She was laying only 10-12' from the trail. After a fresh pair of underwear I was good to go.”

“oh man! bear tits!

ww, i actually had a dream last night based on one of your photos, the bobcat one! thats how good you are!”

“beautiful sunset--”

“Sequoia!!! King's Canyon!! The Sierras!!

Only a dream to me! Maybe in two years!!

Oy! Thanks for the great photos!!!!”

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Thanks!

I love this stuff!!!”

“Let sleeping bears lie...




Ooops”

“Fantastic as usual Michael !”

“Most excellent! The sleeping bear shot is my favorite. For lots of reasons. Notice its ears are perked way up?

I think it was faking it to bring you in closer. Just when you snap the last shot, RAWR! GULP. There goes the camera. lololol.

Those bears eat cameras. I'm tellin' ya.
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Going up to SEKI this weekend for something since I'm in town. Call me if you wanna to dayhike a peak or cruise up the Kings River for some photography. Mrs tekdude tells me it's Dad's day this weekend. =)
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“Love the bear photos.”

“man, windwalker! scaaarrrry! Great shots though. Have you got your fill of bears yet? How close were you really to those bears?”

“I heard a rumor up here that Paul Newman and Robert Redford may be teaming up again soon to do "A Walk in the Woods".

Could be just a rumor, but if that comes out as a movie, the wannabees will come out in full force.

chili (stuck w/ CS login)”