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| 13th January 2009 Alan and Donna | Beautiful photography - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... I've been wanting to visit Yosemite in the winter. Now I know why. Love your photos. |
| 13th January 2009 Alan and Donna | Beautiful photography - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... I've been wanting to visit Yosemite in the winter. Now I know why. Love your photos. |
| 13th January 2009 around_the_world | Great blog! - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... Eheh! Well done :-) Great blog and pics as usual and reminds me lots of happy memories! Thanks again for being such a great host and giving me the chance to discover Yosemite and Big Sur (looking forward to read that blog too!) Merci!! |
| 13th January 2009 AnnaAdventuring | Ooooh! - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... Wow! You've got some beautiful scenery around there! Absolutely stunning photographs as usual. Yosemite looks like an amazing place - I hope to see it myself one day. :) Enjoy your snowy holidays! |
| 3rd January 2009 nidea | - From: The Best of the Rest in 61 Pictures or Less In my humble opinion, the new seven wonders of the world are new seven stupidities beyond any understanding. Great work and great pictures:) |
| 10th December 2008 aspiringnomad | Just saw this post... - From: Reflections on Deep Geologic Time Glad to see these realisations are percolating down to the mainstream. Though disappointed more people didn't view it... This is a topic I've been passionate about for a few years now. For something a little harder check out Derrick Jensen or John Zerzan, or failing that, send me a PM! |
| 9th December 2008 Johanna | Lester Brown - From: Reflections on Deep Geologic Time I just checked your reference/link on Lester Brown. It looks like he's got the answer to the global issues that humanity is facing today. His book seems like an interesting read. I'll definitely try to read it on my spare time....thanks ! Jo |
| 9th December 2008 Johanna | Nice Blog ! - From: Reflections on Deep Geologic Time It's good to read something insightful for a change. With all the scientific research and technological advancement, I'm optimistic that someday mankind will invent or discover other energy source that is clean, renewable, sustainable, that yield same power parallel to hydrocarbon-based fuels and has minimal/zero impact on our eco-system. There's definitely a huge problem with the world's current economic model which is base on capitalism and consumerism. I don't have the answers to global economic crisis, environmental, political and social issues. But I do know that balance and harmony is imperative in all aspects. Stop living in excess and adopt a sustainable way of life without destroying the environment. Like you, I probably also think too much and can keep going on and on, on what's wrong in the world...so I'm going to shut up now and leave you with your thoughts :)......cheers ! Jo |
| 8th December 2008 Ali | A lot on your mind lately! - From: Reflections on Deep Geologic Time I've been thinking a lot about similar dilemmas and problems. Some things that may skew the potentially gloomy outlook. The better educated and better resourced a population the more likely it is to have a stable or declining birth rate - look at the western European countries where growth is attributed to immigration. The US is reliant on imported fossil fuels - which are no longer necessarily cheap - this will provide the impetus for the development of technologies such as fuel cells and renewables. We probably will continue to have a hydrocarbon based economy for a long time - just the source of these will have to change - the energy carried in petrol is just immense. Totally agree that as a species we cannot continue our current consumption and expectations without devastating our planet leaving a nightmare world for our direct descendants. |
| 27th November 2008 Alef | PR - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Your post is awesome - I was in PR a few weeks ago - - check it out ! http://alefspies.blogspot.com/2008/11/puerto-rico-diaries.html |
| 27th November 2008 Stephen Paul | Same Same - From: Flying Over Cambodia Same trip, just 9 months delay in posting these pics! :( |
| 26th November 2008 Somala | just beautiful - From: Flying Over Cambodia did you go again or is this the same trip? |
| 26th November 2008 Stephen Paul | Nobody looks at this blog - From: The Sierra Nevada of California, 2008 So Thanks for the Compliments! |
| 26th November 2008 Stephen Paul | Wow! - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography Thank you so much for the kind words. Northern california around Shasta is definitely underrated and extremely beautiful. So much lava and forest and volcanos you would think you are in chile! And no picture does Burney Falls justice. Look forward to seeing your travelblog of the area! |
| 21st November 2008 Christa Hayden | Yippee! - From: Flying Over Cambodia Yay! I was waiting to see these! But I had also forgotten about them so it was a double treat :). They are awesome! I love seeing my current homeland from above ;) ...that was the coolest airplane ride...so gorgeous and fascinating! |
| 10th November 2008 Chris Carr | Great climb! - From: A Summit Trip to Mount Shasta : 4,322 meters of Magical Volcanic Beauty Hi Steve, A big congratulations from your friends at Shasta Mountain Guides. Thanks for sharing your story and blog. We are very happy to be part of your adventure and to share your enthusiasm. Good luck in your future travels and climbs. Best, -Chris |
| 24th October 2008 PhotoChick | Inspiring Photos & Blog - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography These are some of the most beautiful photos I've seen of this area. I'm new to Nor Cal and a few years ago a friend took me to Burney Falls and around the Mt. Shasta are and I was blown away. I'm from the Yosemite area and some of this are is even more spectacular than Yosemite. I've been wanting to go back to the Burney are for quite some time now, and I just sent a link to your blog to a friend in my old Yosemite are and she's all charged up to visit, too.. so thanks for the inspiration, we're planning a trip for April! |
| 23rd October 2008 capsfan2002 | Photos - From: The Sierra Nevada of California, 2008 As always, such great photos. |
| 16th October 2008 TeamTurner | Great Shots as usual - From: The Sierra Nevada of California, 2008 As usual, great pics Stephen!! I've come to expect wonder and awe whenever you post. BTW, Kel and I are moving in your direction. In December we're moving to Colorado. I hope to get a chance to capture pics like yours!! Keep up the good work! |
| 16th October 2008 Manuel | Felicitaciones - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 Hola, soy chileno y hace unos dias tuve la posibilidad de conocer tan bello lugar. Es un lugar espectacular que llama obligatoriamente a la refleccion, a pensar que lo mas hermoso y grande en este mundo es la naturaleza y lo que esta significa: Divina Libertad. |
| 15th October 2008 Christa | AWESOME!! - From: The Sierra Nevada of California, 2008 Hi Steve...they are AWESOME! That top panorama is insane....SOOO amazing. Love the lichens and the green canyon w/ the waterfall, and the butterfly and the lakes...so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing :) One day we will go to the mountains with you :) |
| 9th October 2008 Dan Garsha | Fantastic images ! - From: May in Black Canyon, Lower Colorado River Headed to the canyon this week, your pictures helped in my decisions what to check out. Looking forward to it. Thanks ! |
| 7th October 2008 Yathi | - From: A Summit Trip to Mount Shasta : 4,322 meters of Magical Volcanic Beauty Wow man!! These pics are amazing. Congrats on the climb. |
| 5th October 2008 Ali | As ever - stunning photos :) - From: A Summit Trip to Mount Shasta : 4,322 meters of Magical Volcanic Beauty Great Panorama as well! |
| 2nd October 2008 Christina Mueller | WOW!!!!! - From: A Summit Trip to Mount Shasta : 4,322 meters of Magical Volcanic Beauty Unreal man!!! You actually made it up there?!! WOW!! Good on you mate! Congrats! Niiiice photos as always too! |
| 2nd October 2008 around_the_world | - From: A Summit Trip to Mount Shasta : 4,322 meters of Magical Volcanic Beauty Congratulations on the Mt Shasta climbing! that is quite an adventure you went on, and well...efforts always pay off! Just back from a 5 days trek myself in the South Yunan province by the Myanmar border, truly challenging and absolutely mind blowing! blog coming soon... |
| 2nd October 2008 Christa | WOW! - From: A Summit Trip to Mount Shasta : 4,322 meters of Magical Volcanic Beauty Hi Steve! What an awesome accomplishment! I loved seeing the photos - it really made real to me what a difficult, impressive, and gorgeous climb you did. I really enjoyed the narrative also...one of your best! :) It was so good to see you this past month :) |
| 13th September 2008 Marysia | Best Wishes - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park Hi Steve! Best wishes for your health recovery. May God Bless you and grant you another opportunity to visit high peaks of His creation. I lived in Chile 10 years and still in love with chilean memories of breathtaking sights, landscaping and people. I was blessed that my Father, may He rest in peace (in Chile) was and ocean explorer in Chile and my 2 months School vacation time spent traveling with him from Arica to Punta Arenas, Chiloe, Isla Mocha, etc. My heart beat fast with excitment seening the pictures you shared online where i had been before like Cajon del Maipu and other places in Chile. Steve may Merciful God grant you health, peace, happiness and Trust in Him! Tropical Regards, Marysia |
| 7th September 2008 William Hardy | Photos of Zion Canyon - From: 2 days in Zion National Park I was born in Springdale at the mouth of Zion Canyon 80 years ago. This the best collection of photos I have seen. After 80 years and many miles this is still, in my opinion, the single most glorious spot in the world. Thanks for the memories. |
| 6th September 2008 around_the_world | - From: The Rivers are Alive, and So are the Graves Hi Steve! Great pics as usual! the more I look at your blogs on Cambodia, the more I think..well, that's it! Next trip got to be there! hahaha :-) Anyway Dec/ Jan is Monsoon everywhere else so that looks like the perfect destination!! and it is been on the list for way too long! Merci........ |
| 30th August 2008 BlackManx | chickens!!! - From: The Rivers are Alive, and So are the Graves ha ha that was a funny one! wicked.. i have a sponsor child in cambodia who i so want to go and visit now!! |
| 29th August 2008 Berto | Que Isla tan Hermosa - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Thank for shearing these beautifull pictures. One day I will go back home to the land that I love. Keep posting more. This will make me want to go back more. |
| 27th August 2008 anonymous | surprise saddle - From: The Perseid Surprise One of the best views in that area. I've stopped there to rest for decades on my way to the headwaters of the North fork which is another dimension completely. Thanks for sharing. |
| 25th August 2008 Eric Tschuy | Pleasant memories - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos I spent three childhood years in Santiago and got to know quite a bit about the city (for a 4-6 year old, that is). My two brothers were born there and my father helped hundreds of people fleeing the 1973 coup. I hope to get back for a visit someday--your pictures are a beautiful reminder of that great city and its people. |
| 25th August 2008 robert olson | - From: Hoover Wilderness the wonders this area adds to our life are immense.further north in the hoover country brings similar sights |
| 20th August 2008 Holiday James | - From: The Rivers are Alive, and So are the Graves Those pictures look great i have never been to Cambodia but am definatly considering going there now. |
| 20th August 2008 Christa | Yay! - From: The Rivers are Alive, and So are the Graves Hi Steve! :) I'm so excited that these are finally out for all to see! I love the closeups of all the fascinating statues. I also love the photo of you on the boat with your guide and boat driver...who took that awesome photo?? ;-) Thanks for sharing with us! |
| 19th August 2008 Antsy | picture #1 - From: 13 Hours to Ratanakiri by Bus, 45 minutes by Plane Love it! can you teach me how you achieve the result (motion blur?) Is there pp involved to do it or is it sooc? great shots! |
| 19th August 2008 Portia | great shots!! - From: The Rivers are Alive, and So are the Graves I am so envious! These shots are great! I can't wait to start traveling overseas next year - our little man will be old enough :) I need recommendations please :) |
| 12th August 2008 Spunky | - From: Hoover Wilderness Great for naked camping looks like... |
| 6th August 2008 Stephen Paul | Puerto Rico is #5! - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Most Densely Populated Islands of the World: - - - - -- - - -Population density, persons per square kilometer: 52,845,528 Salsette (Mumbai, India) - - 2039 Long Island, NY, USA - - 940 Java (Indonesia) - - 628 Taiwan - - 438 Puerto Rico - - 415 Honshu (Japan) - 364 Kyushu (Japan) - - 363 Luzon (Philippines) - - 347 Panay (Philippines) - - 306 Sri Lanka - - 278 Great Britain - - 232 Hainan - - 227 Hispaniola - - 212 Shikoku (Japan) - - 194 Sicily - - 194 Mindanao (Philippines) - - 101 Cuba - - 91 Sulawesi - - 89 Sumatra - - 79 Ireland - - 71 Hokkaido (Japan) - - 32 Madagascar - - 21 Borneo - - 8 New Guinea - - |
| 6th August 2008 Stephen Paul | corrections - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Historically, linguistically, socially, anthropologically- Puerto Rico is another "country", even though legally and politically it is a "self-governing unincorporated territory of the United States". And I didn't say Puertorriqueños are more friendly, just that they are unique in combining all the aspects of their personalities. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rican_independence_movement Furthermore Mr. "me", talking about "Americans" during a discussion of Latin America is a bit of a misnomer. Everyone in North, South and Latin America is an American in every sense of the word. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Americas Finally I totally agree with your comment about population density! Sometimes travel writing gets a bit caught up in the "biggest, largest, longest, oldest, deepest" superlative race! I should always default to the term to make it sound high, like "one of the..." Thanks to everyone for the compliments!! This is my most viewed blog and I definitely feel priveledged to have shared the things I saw in puerto Rico with so many thousands of people! |
| 6th August 2008 Somala | finally! - From: The Best of the Rest in 61 Pictures or Less Finally I had a chance to see your Cambodia pics! It looks like you had an amazing time! I love amok too! Have you been to Chez Sovan in SJ? They have the best amok in town =) |
| 5th August 2008 me | Another correction... - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Puerto Rico is not the most densely populated island on the planet. Probably not even in the top 10. Not even half of what is found in Java... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java Anyhow, awesome pics. Ain't life grand! |
| 5th August 2008 me | A couple corrections... - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Puerto Rico is not a different country. Also, the people there are not any more friendly than your typical American. It's just a myth. |
| 4th August 2008 leigh | Hi from Blenheim - From: 4 Days of March in the South Island, Part I: New Zealand Photography Hi there Steven, came across your blog while looking up an image of Beech. I am blessed to live in Blenheim (the boring place! lol). I'm a Kiwi, New to the South, and love the Place's you describe, the majistic sky at the lake I was lucky to experience, I have never seen so many stars, I am off there again soon to tramp and can't wait. |
| 28th July 2008 Dawn Smallwood | Love your blogs on Chile! - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos Went for the 1st time last year, going again this year and will be going again next year! Love the place and look forward to seeing the Chilean Lake District on my forthcoming trip! Happy blogging! |
| 28th July 2008 Matthew Stewart | Would like to talk to you.... - From: 4 Days in the South Island of New Zealand, Part II: New Zealand Photography You pictures are great. You remind me of me, in that it sounds like you make frequent stops when you see a photographic moment - my wife used to get frustrated with me as I make frequent U-turns because "I saw something" but now she loves taking photos and doesn't mind. Anyway we are going to NZ Oct.27th-31st then on to Australia from Oct. 31-Nov. 12th. We live in Sacramento CA and it sounds like you are from the area as well (Yosemite, etc.) We have a short time frame on the southern island and I figured you could give us some great advice. We don't like doing paid tours for days on end, would rather have the experience doing a trip ourselves, but we are very open to day tours like the helicopter one, etc. What would you recommend. We want to rent a car and drive the southern island. My phone is 916-788-8828. Take care and God bless. Matthew and Holly |
| 27th July 2008 Camila Manzano | Thank you - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos I m Chilean, living now in the UK. I just would like to thank you for the nice comments you have made about my country, |
| 14th July 2008 The Bernard Brothers | Everything is still red - From: 13 Hours to Ratanakiri by Bus, 45 minutes by Plane Great blog, as always. I was in Ban Lung four months ago and my backpack is still red. Wonderful place. |
