Enjoy.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Mt. Whitney
What an amazing trip! The two pictures below were taken the night before we hit the trail. Mt. Whitney it the third peak from the left... and a long long way to go!
That bright burst in the middle, that's not a sunrise or a sunset, but rather the moon. We lucked out to have a full moon for the entire trip! After a few pictures and a quick walk to the Whitney Portal store it's off the tent for a terrible night of sleep without a pillow. I really, really missed my pillow :(
...and we're off!! Here is the group at the trail head, Whitney Portal, way too early in the morning. It was the start of a quite challenging, both mentally and physically, adventure. Pictured from left: Jasen, Jason, Bryan, Jack, Steve, Me.
Mt. Whitney is not actually in this picture but this was the last sign of any tree life we were going to see for the rest of the hike until the way down. There was nothing but granite boulders beneath our feet from here on. The sky's were just amazing the entire day.
After we finally made it up to the camp and got our tents up, it wasn't much longer the wind picked up and it started snowing. It got REALLY cold that night! A lot colder than anybody was expecting from the weather reports.
After probably the worst night of sleep I have ever had we woke up, had a little breakfast and started our final journey to the top. The moon was ridiculous bright and with the clouds and reflections off the rocks and mountains it was something not many people get to see in their lifetime. Quite beautiful to say the least!
The sun gave off a warm glow shortly after sunrise on the rocks and I happened to get a quick shot of Jasen and Jason before they booked it to the top.
Finally reaching trail crest we could see as far West as the clouds would let us. It sure made for an awesome picture opportunity!
The backside of the trail was pretty gnarly with one side practically a sheer face of granite boulders. The summit is now within reach in the far background!
Finally we made it to the top! It was freezing cold combined with the clouds and wind so we didn't stay long but it was an amazing 360 degree view as far as your eye could see.
Mt. Whitney... conquered!
Here is a 3-image panoramic picture from the peak looking East toward the town of Lone Pine and trail camp. The clouds cleared just a few minutes for us at the top to get a few good pictures so we lucked out. You can actually see the clouds on the top left and top right of the picture starting to roll back in as I got the shot.
Jasen posted an AWESOME video blog on his experience of the trip and is definately worth a watch. It's a little over 20 minutes long so sit back and enjoy! So what's next... I'm not sure but I'll keep you informed of my next big adventure!
How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains! - John Muir
That bright burst in the middle, that's not a sunrise or a sunset, but rather the moon. We lucked out to have a full moon for the entire trip! After a few pictures and a quick walk to the Whitney Portal store it's off the tent for a terrible night of sleep without a pillow. I really, really missed my pillow :(
...and we're off!! Here is the group at the trail head, Whitney Portal, way too early in the morning. It was the start of a quite challenging, both mentally and physically, adventure. Pictured from left: Jasen, Jason, Bryan, Jack, Steve, Me.
Mt. Whitney is not actually in this picture but this was the last sign of any tree life we were going to see for the rest of the hike until the way down. There was nothing but granite boulders beneath our feet from here on. The sky's were just amazing the entire day.
After we finally made it up to the camp and got our tents up, it wasn't much longer the wind picked up and it started snowing. It got REALLY cold that night! A lot colder than anybody was expecting from the weather reports.
After probably the worst night of sleep I have ever had we woke up, had a little breakfast and started our final journey to the top. The moon was ridiculous bright and with the clouds and reflections off the rocks and mountains it was something not many people get to see in their lifetime. Quite beautiful to say the least!
The sun gave off a warm glow shortly after sunrise on the rocks and I happened to get a quick shot of Jasen and Jason before they booked it to the top.
Finally reaching trail crest we could see as far West as the clouds would let us. It sure made for an awesome picture opportunity!
The backside of the trail was pretty gnarly with one side practically a sheer face of granite boulders. The summit is now within reach in the far background!
Finally we made it to the top! It was freezing cold combined with the clouds and wind so we didn't stay long but it was an amazing 360 degree view as far as your eye could see.
Mt. Whitney... conquered!
Here is a 3-image panoramic picture from the peak looking East toward the town of Lone Pine and trail camp. The clouds cleared just a few minutes for us at the top to get a few good pictures so we lucked out. You can actually see the clouds on the top left and top right of the picture starting to roll back in as I got the shot.
Jasen posted an AWESOME video blog on his experience of the trip and is definately worth a watch. It's a little over 20 minutes long so sit back and enjoy! So what's next... I'm not sure but I'll keep you informed of my next big adventure!
How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains! - John Muir
Monday, September 15, 2008
I'm off...
...to conquer Mt. Whitney! I'll give you an update on how the trip went when I get back! Wish us luck!
Monday, September 8, 2008
Keriroze
I would have to say that for Roze being REALLY camera shy and for this being her first time in front of the lens EVER, that these came out pretty awesome! The location turned out to be everything I was hoping and really incorporated into the shoot well.
I talked with the owner of the property earlier that day to get permission to shoot there and when I asked how long she had lived there, she replied over 98 yrs! ...did I mention she was out in the 100+ degree heat picking up trash off the side of the road!!!! Yeah, no joke. Anyways I though that was really cool and I would share.
Enjoy!
I talked with the owner of the property earlier that day to get permission to shoot there and when I asked how long she had lived there, she replied over 98 yrs! ...did I mention she was out in the 100+ degree heat picking up trash off the side of the road!!!! Yeah, no joke. Anyways I though that was really cool and I would share.
Enjoy!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Brodie and Taz
Taz and Brodie have become quite good friends since we adopted him. IUsually when I break the camera out they stop playing and attack me but I actually got some action shots! I thought they were pretty funny so I will share. He's over 20 lbs now!! ...he's getting soo big already!! Enjoy.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Clouds Rest Hike
Some of you may know and some of you may not that I am planning to hike Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the lower 48 states at 14,497' mid September with Jasen and a few work colleagues, I can't wait!! In preparation, I thought it would be time to have a few warm up hikes before the big show. Jasen actually did this hike a few weeks back and posted a pic on his blog. This hike was nothing short of some amazing views! I'll give you a guided tour...
The picture below was taken just before the trail head. Clouds Rest peak is the tallest peak in the picture on the left side of the image, just right on the tree. AWESOME!
The picture below is of a huge, gorgeous meadow just as you enter the trail.
About a mile and a half or so in we hit the switchbacks that seemed to last FOREVER! They were pretty intense for sure and pictures cannot tell how steep this climb was. I definitely was glad when those were over.
We saw a few deer along the way and I got the camera out just fast enough to get one as she crossed the trail. No bucks though :(
About half way in we came across a small lake.
Near the peak we stopped for a short break before the last assent to the crest and with the big clouds and scenery I couldn't help but take a picture. The tree's were starting to thin as we were approaching 9000' elevation which made it a lot easier to get some BIG pictures as well.
Almost there!! The last few hundred feet to the top!
YAY! Finally made it to the top!!! It seriously felt like we could touch the clouds with 360 degree views and gorgeous scenery. By far on of the best landscapes I have ever seen before!!
With half dome BELOW us and the valley floor far in the distance, it was well worth the climb.
...just having a little fun at the crest!
From left: Me, Bryan, Sean
At just over 14 miles and 3000' vertical elevation gain I would definately do it again and I can't wait to go back. Maybe take the long way to the top from the valley... maybe, haha.
The picture below was taken just before the trail head. Clouds Rest peak is the tallest peak in the picture on the left side of the image, just right on the tree. AWESOME!
The picture below is of a huge, gorgeous meadow just as you enter the trail.
About a mile and a half or so in we hit the switchbacks that seemed to last FOREVER! They were pretty intense for sure and pictures cannot tell how steep this climb was. I definitely was glad when those were over.
We saw a few deer along the way and I got the camera out just fast enough to get one as she crossed the trail. No bucks though :(
About half way in we came across a small lake.
Near the peak we stopped for a short break before the last assent to the crest and with the big clouds and scenery I couldn't help but take a picture. The tree's were starting to thin as we were approaching 9000' elevation which made it a lot easier to get some BIG pictures as well.
Almost there!! The last few hundred feet to the top!
YAY! Finally made it to the top!!! It seriously felt like we could touch the clouds with 360 degree views and gorgeous scenery. By far on of the best landscapes I have ever seen before!!
With half dome BELOW us and the valley floor far in the distance, it was well worth the climb.
...just having a little fun at the crest!
From left: Me, Bryan, Sean
At just over 14 miles and 3000' vertical elevation gain I would definately do it again and I can't wait to go back. Maybe take the long way to the top from the valley... maybe, haha.
Dawn and Kayla
Dawn contacted me awhile back and said her sister was coming into town from Oregon and they just HAD to get some pictures done of the two of them. I shot Dawn and her family awhile back in this post so I knew being able to shoot with her again was going to be a blast. Her and Kayla were both full of energy and well kind of goofy when they get together, haha! As you can tell from the pictures we had a great time and a lot of fun strolling around downtown Fresno. Enjoy!
Monday, August 11, 2008
NGP - Nichole and Oskar
This wedding was a blast! We shot in a SUPER dark church for the ceremony and afterwards headed to the Downtown Club for the reception where we got some great pictures. I couldn't wait to get these done for you all to see just how beautiful of a day it turned out to be. Don't forget to check Jasen's blog for some more great pics over at New Generations Photography. Please Enjoy!!!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
NGP - Allison and Joe
Another awesome wedding with New Generations Photography and a GREAT couple! Check out Jasen's BLOG post for some other great pics of the night!!
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