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| 15th December 2009 Paulina | hey - From: Eight Days In Ecuador Was Not Enough... hey there Im glad you like my Country and also the City were I was born :) sucks about the ladrnes! but is true they always look for the gringos to get there camaras :s so I like the thing u say about the mantra _[mountain name here]__ to see _[city name here]_?" Cotopawi is lovely, and I grew up in Imbabura so I had a good look at it all my young years in till I moved to USA. Now I live in France and I miss looking at my lovely Montanas avery day anyways just wanted to say hola |
| 15th December 2009 PA Leslie | Galapagos - From: Eight Days In Ecuador Was Not Enough... Waiting for your entry! Did you made it to Darwin Arch's? My best dive site ever! Don't make us wait too long! Peter |
| 15th December 2009 Stephen Paul | - From: Eight Days In Ecuador Was Not Enough... Thanks Vinovat! |
| 15th December 2009 Vinovat Sudarynya | Thanks. - From: Eight Days In Ecuador Was Not Enough... A well-written blog and super photos! |
| 2nd December 2009 rosie7r | Hola! - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia I have been living in Vina del Mar since September, and i am planning a trip to the south and I would love to camp a lot along the way, especially in Torres del Paine. Im traveling solo as well, and would love some advice. Im not planning to do any major trekking, only two nights in the park. Do you think its safe to go at it alone? And if so, which hike would you recommend? Thanks for the story, the pictures are beautiful. Peace and Love, Rosie |
| 3rd November 2009 devin | good job - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park good work bj |
| 3rd November 2009 fred | bad - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park terrrible |
| 29th October 2009 shams | nice photos - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos thanks for the nice photos. one can feel the beauty and the charm of the land from those. keep it up. wishes. |
| 16th October 2009 BlackManx | - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. i feel privileged!!! |
| 16th October 2009 BlackManx | awesome - From: How Can This Be, A Forest Under The Sea? love the bubbles the best. very clever |
| 16th October 2009 cam2yogi | Pics! - From: How Can This Be, A Forest Under The Sea? Your art rules! Stunning! |
| 14th October 2009 Finny | nunca dice nunca - From: How Can This Be, A Forest Under The Sea? Amigo Hippy, Thanks for reminding me what an epic 4th of July trip we had. Giant Black Sea Bass at almost every dive site. I'll think of a way to barter you a u/w set-up. You're talent mustn't miss our world underwater. |
| 14th October 2009 Karen C | Never say never - From: How Can This Be, A Forest Under The Sea? Awww... Steve... Cheer up, those are some pretty neat pictures you have put up here. Love the one of the Kelp Forest. Too bad about the camera, however you did enjoy some great dives. |
| 14th October 2009 Kenneth Bradshaw | Lava cave E. of Mt. Shasta - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography Looking for a photo of a lava cave E. of Mt. Shasta. The roof has collapsed, letting in moisture and light. There is a tree growing in the bottom of the cave. |
| 11th October 2009 Tico Carrreras | Greatful of your photos - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Thank you for showing such fantastic pictures of our beloved Island "Puerto Rico", I am helping a friend with a web page and would like your permission to link you to that page. Her page is about promoting the typical Puerto Rican foods she cooks in the Baltimore area. Please let me know, I will proceed with the design but hold from publication until I hear from you. Thanks again for displaying our culture so elegantly |
| 5th October 2009 lurpak34 | A really nice idea - From: My Most Favorite Food From TravelBlog.................................... Crikey, I'm spending too much time on this site! Thanks for this one. And thanks for reading my little ditty on the polar bear. |
| 23rd September 2009 Sherwin Levin | Wonderful - From: 4 Days in the South Island of New Zealand, Part II: New Zealand Photography Your pictures are wonderful. My wife & I are both photogrphers, so we appreciate fine photography. |
| 23rd September 2009 anonymous | loser - From: Mountains, Beaches and Snow: A California Winter loser |
| 13th September 2009 Debra | Inspiring- Thanks - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. Great collection and well thought of, thanks Steve. So nice to wonder off into another world through these wonderful photos and blogs. You've inspired me to add my stories and photos which I have always meant to do but somehow keep putting it off. |
| 12th September 2009 Karen C | Ambrosia for the soul - From: My Most Favorite Food From TravelBlog.................................... Beautiful compilation of some of the most amazing pictures of food and drink. Thank You Stephen and may I have seconds please :) |
| 9th September 2009 dragonlady | Food memories - From: My Most Favorite Food From TravelBlog.................................... I loved looking at the foods. Most look so good you can smell them! Not so sure about what looks like a pile of black beetles, though. The colourful FRUITS are amazing, can't wait to try some of them. Last year, my husband and I went on a grand tour of Europe and part of what made it special was trying all the different foods in each country. One of the highlights was eating Black Forest Cake in the Black Forest area. We are about to go to Egypt and Jordan, so there will be more delights to sample. I'll have to put some pictures up for you to see. |
| 9th September 2009 Ali | Yummm.... - From: My Most Favorite Food From TravelBlog.................................... I'll have the pig brain and guinea pig :) |
| 9th September 2009 Graciela | excellent - From: My Most Favorite Food From TravelBlog.................................... Thank you for this amazing work you have done. It´s really excellent. I will be waiting for the next ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love, Graciela. |
| 9th September 2009 the soul cultivator | Ummmm Im Hungry! - From: My Most Favorite Food From TravelBlog.................................... Another fantastic blog.......im adding this to my facebook page its so good! X |
| 9th September 2009 thecrashpacker | Mmmmm - From: My Most Favorite Food From TravelBlog.................................... funny how different areas are characterized by the food - America is all fried - Chinese food looks nearly raw - and Europe just seems to revolve around alcohol!!! |
| 8th September 2009 mike roland | nice photos - From: Gila Mountains/Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico: May 2004 excerllent im moving theree in 3010 |
| 27th August 2009 cabochick | nice job! - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. All our travel bloggers offer up some great world photos. Its nice to see some of the better ones compiled! So thank you for posting it. I love it! |
| 26th August 2009 Ron Haller | Awsome Collection - We invite you - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... Stephen, I escaped today from the tensions of the day looking through your portfolio of travel moments. As an editor and owner of an online website for couples planning their honeymoons, we struggle with a lack of staff talented and available to capture such moments and share with our couples. We are small and poor, so we are at this time unable to pay fees which would be justifiably due you for your outstanding work. Should you want at any time to share any of your photos for posting on our website, www.HoneymoonersReviewGuide.com, please let me know. We would be honored to highlight you and your bio with an address for viewing. Appreciably Yours, Ron |
| 22nd August 2009 Ratface | Wow - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... Stunning, we live in such a beautiful world. Fantastic job. |
| 21st August 2009 Westie4044 | That's funny.... - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... That's funny... when I'm feeling stressed at work I think 'let's look at Stephen Paul's photos for 5 mins'. They always make me feel better :o) |
| 20th August 2009 cam2yogi | Damn! - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... Damn... that's some power, some magic & some inspiration! Thanks Stefan! |
| 20th August 2009 Yathi | Incredible!! - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... This lot is what makes us grab the cams and head out!!! Awesome stuff. |
| 20th August 2009 Graciela | Thank you - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... Thank you for this tough work you did. Excellent. Love, from Argentina. |
| 20th August 2009 Mell | - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... Great pics! :) |
| 20th August 2009 liliram | Now I'm hungry. - From: My Most Favorite Food From TravelBlog.................................... Excuse me, Stephen, got to make myself something to eat. Seriously now, thanks for putting these all together. |
| 20th August 2009 liliram | Woooohooooo!!! - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... Great job, Stephen. Now i don't have to look through each and every blog. These photos will lead me to them! Thanks a zillion. |
| 20th August 2009 NomadAdrift | once again... well done! - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... another well orchestrated eclectic mixture of color and texture from the world... thanks buddy. |
| 20th August 2009 anonymous | Memories - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia I travelled to Torres del Paine in 1991 with some mountaineering companions. Your photos bring back memories of a wonderful experience. I was consumed by the beauty and character (as you put it) so much that the climbing experience became secondary to the place. Thank you for jogging those memories with your superb photos! Keep on truckin' Ken P.S. We summitted on El Almirante Nieto but almost constant high winds foiled our efforts on the Torres and the Cuernos. Not to mention the difficulty! K |
| 19th August 2009 Crazy Canucks | Faces of the World - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. Excellent idea; expressions are worth a thousand words. When I go through these pics, it reminds me of the little things that make people smile. Great selection of pics! |
| 16th August 2009 Stephen Paul | I had to! - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. I wanted to kind of balance out the countries a bit, but found pictures of Anglo's in day to day life few and far between. In fact looking at the collection Africa is obviously at the center of human culture for good reason. My point is Ali your portrait was a good shot of not only a white person in western garb- but its a great shot of probably what most of us represent! Westerners who have nothing but clothes, a grin, a camera and a desire to see the world. Plus you are the one who had the vision for the site and made the whole thing possible!! |
| 16th August 2009 Ali | Worked a treat :) - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. Great idea - well selected shots ... damn'it - I'm in there :( |
| 15th August 2009 Jake Henderson | I'm eatin' only balls & brains - From: My Most Favorite Food From TravelBlog.................................... When I think of the foods i"ve eaten around the world without taiking pictures, I'm ashamed. You have done a wonerful job of collecting most of my experiences. Although, I must admit some of them were thrown-up in short order. On the other hand, I may have experenced too much of the local brew or vintage at the same time!!!! None-the-less, thank you for the good times and the aftermath that you have assembeled in these pictures. I'm going for a a cheap red, some cheeze of unknown origin, and olives as I end this note. Steven, Thank you for your inspiration.. I'm looking forward to more. Lest you think it isn't important, or that it doesn't matter, I am an old ls geezer who travels several times a year and I wiil use your pictures as the focus for my next several adventures. THANK-YOU, THANK-YOU, &&&&& THANKYOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M OLD....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| 15th August 2009 MAC from California | FANTASTIC collection - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. Fantastic collection of images! |
| 15th August 2009 Jake Henderson | OK!!!!! I'm saving my money - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... Steven!!! you have done a wonderful job making a mess of the lives of other people. These pictures inspire me to use any stimulus funds I may ever receive to continue my world travels... You are to be commended. My OLD TRUCK will do for anothe 5 or 10 years. Thank - you!!!!! Jake |
| 15th August 2009 Jake | I'm a convert!!!! Best Pictures - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. I travel a bunch. You have changed my life. If I want landscapes, I'll go to the National Geographic. The pictures that you have gathered togather have convinced me that from now on I will only take pictures of my wife, unique places and PEOPLE!!!!!!! What a treat. THANK-YOU SO, SO MUCH!!!! JAKE |
| 15th August 2009 Stephen Paul | thanks to all! - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. And by all I mean everyone who posted the pictures and made comments. Isnt the world amazing?! |
| 15th August 2009 anonymous | awesome - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. thanks for putting this together... some amazing photos i hadn't come across before. |
| 15th August 2009 Jen | Beautiful! - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. So many places, so little time. Beautiful compilation with these photos. |
| 15th August 2009 around_the_world | Well Done - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. What a great idea! Travel is about meeting others discover new cultures and when I see all those pictures, I think of this special moment shared between the photographer and the person on the picture, the story behind, and it just make me want to jump in the first plane I can catch! Thanks so much Stephen for putting this together! |
| 15th August 2009 the soul cultivator | Thank You. - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. A great compilation of eclectic world images, that flow together as one. I am honoured to be part of this blog and of this fine world. I also love your foodie/landscapes blogs what a superb idea, keep them coming. |
| 15th August 2009 NomadAdrift | a spectacular-fantastic display. - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. even though i'm currently out there traveling through the world, this only inspires me to go further and subtly reminds me how much i have yet to experience. the vast cauldron of diverse cultural differences like inexhaustible ingredients is an addicting elixir, that no matter how many times we pull from it's kettle to taste, it's never the same. thanks mate! |
| 15th August 2009 The Dangling Carrot | It's all about the people! - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. The world would not be worth seeing if it weren't for the differences between us. I like the use of our distant cousins in this people blog. Great collection. |
| 15th August 2009 Christa | Awesome! - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. Hi Steve...thanks for putting those all together...they are AMAZING! I want to GOOOOOOOOOOOO! |
| 15th August 2009 liliram | Congratulations! - From: My Most Favorite Portraits From TravelBlog............................. i'm so glad u came up with this blog! those pictures are truly awesome and deserve this special blog!!! thought u might want to do one with animals............. |
| 14th August 2009 Katm1987 | Lovely blog - From: My Most Favorite Landscapes From TravelBlog.......................... And why are none of your photos included??? |
| 7th August 2009 Stephen Paul | Crater Lake... - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park Great! Thanks for all the compliments guys. one note, Crater Lake is frequently covered in snow until late summer, August/Sep is probably the best month to go! |
| 7th August 2009 in the blink of an eye | wow! - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park Amazing photos! You've inspired me to take a trip to Crater Lake. I never knew it was that beautiful! thanks:) |
| 6th August 2009 gamerbunny | Gorgeous trees - From: Sequoiadendron sempervirens est Procerus Nemus Totus I love the pictures! I went there in January of this year. Your information and pictures posted have enriched that experience for me. :) |
| 6th August 2009 Bob Currie | Grey Hair and the Tuolumne!! - From: Whitewater Rafting the Tuolumne River Gave Me Grey Hair Well Steve, your blog is terrific and describes our trip extraordinaily well, inclusive of my lack of swimming prowess!! However, I will say in my defense that trying to swim in 25-30mph flow, with giant waves crashing overhead, hydraulics sucking you down and bouncing you off the bottom (thru 3 sets of rapids) small boulders crashing and moving on the same river bottom - all the while trying to avoid crashing into larger ones coming at you at that same 25mph, does not leave one much time to swim!!! Ok! - enough of my escuses!! AND you are so right - what a fantastic trip, with you making it all the better. We loved being with you that first day and were very sad when the guides took you from us (which is of course, the reason we flipped!). Great pics as well. Thanks for the memories!!!! |
| 29th July 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: Sequoiadendron sempervirens est Procerus Nemus Totus Beautiful photos! The Redwoods are such an amazing sight.... wish I could go back. *sigh* Love your blog - some interesting facts here I didn't know. :) |
| 28th July 2009 Mohammed sayd Iqbal | Red Wood Tree - From: Sequoiadendron sempervirens est Procerus Nemus Totus Please Send World Fomous Tree |
| 27th July 2009 Johanna | What an enchanting forest ... - From: Sequoiadendron sempervirens est Procerus Nemus Totus love the photos ! :) |
| 27th July 2009 Ruth from Wales | Nice - From: Whitewater Rafting the Tuolumne River Gave Me Grey Hair I love the "mossy crack"! |
| 26th July 2009 travelbuffs | Neat blog & pictures of course - From: Whitewater Rafting the Tuolumne River Gave Me Grey Hair I've been following your blogs, guess this is the first I comment on. Your blogs are well described. As mentioned earlier, you give an emotional dimension in your thoughts that kind of comes across without much blur. Keep traveling. I'll keep envying:-) travelbuffs |
| 25th July 2009 Stephen Paul | thanks to alL! - From: Whitewater Rafting the Tuolumne River Gave Me Grey Hair haha thats funny Kat- yeah I can't say the first day was something I actually enjoyed, but the fear of danger really made me feel alive. I swear I found some grey hairs on my chest that were NOT there before! nice to hear from you Laetitia!! And Ali- you're totally right. We have so much wilderness here and so few people actually pursue it. I love the Western US! |
| 25th July 2009 Katm1987 | Great photos as always! - From: Whitewater Rafting the Tuolumne River Gave Me Grey Hair Wow! Seems you had an amazing time. I would say I´m jealous but nearly drowning doesn´t come high on my list! |
| 23rd July 2009 around_the_world | Great blog! - From: Whitewater Rafting the Tuolumne River Gave Me Grey Hair Hi Steve :-) Always nice to read your blogs, and really nice one you got here! Love the human dimension you add to it and wow the river looks really impressive! Glad you had a great time, and yes we live only once so better be good! |
| 23rd July 2009 Ali | Great Blog! - From: Whitewater Rafting the Tuolumne River Gave Me Grey Hair Stunning panorama :) - loving the innovative ways they get used. You have so many amazing national parks in the US - I was surprised how few people were visiting them when I was there in 02. 1 day walk from Yosemite valley - not a soul around. Keep on exploring, enjoying and sharing! |
| 23rd July 2009 Stephen Paul | Thanks SISTER! - From: Whitewater Rafting the Tuolumne River Gave Me Grey Hair Thank so much to my wonderful SISTER who posted that comment! haha |
| 23rd July 2009 Christa | SPIDER! - From: Whitewater Rafting the Tuolumne River Gave Me Grey Hair Wow, that spider with the egg sack is Crazy looking! And I love the thistle :) |
| 23rd July 2009 Christa | Wow, so neat! - From: Whitewater Rafting the Tuolumne River Gave Me Grey Hair Hi Steve! Thanks for the in-depth, descriptive, and very personal sharing about your trip! It sounds really amazing. I'll bet all your friends are wishing they'd gotten off their booties and gone with you....I wish I had gotten to do it! Our work team went kayaking 2 weeks ago on a river by Harper's Ferry...very fun but SMALL rapids...nothing like what you saw! Glad you had a great time and met a neat family. I enjoyed the link to the San Fran Wife-Swap dude...what a horrible meanie!!!! Miss you and love you, Christa |
| 9th July 2009 kkcowgirl | Dam backwards? - From: Emigrant Wilderness: Fall 2006 We go hiking up here often. Great pics! I've always questioned, however, why the dam was built the way it was. It looks backwards...isn't the arch supposed to be pointing into the water it's holding back? I wonder if this was intentional, or a monumental engineering error? |
| 9th July 2009 flyfly | splendid - From: Sierra Forest, Melting Ice, Migratory Birds: Yosemite Photography Wowwww,this is fantastic!! |
| 3rd July 2009 Christa | Yay Cali! - From: Mountains, Beaches and Snow: A California Winter Hi! I loved reading the quotes about Cali :) All the photos made me miss the beaches!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) |
| 1st July 2009 Mercurycatcher | Lovely photos - From: Mountains, Beaches and Snow: A California Winter Stunning images there! Thanks,really enjoyed your California blog! |
| 30th June 2009 BCal | Incredibly inspiring - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... Stephan. I already want to travel so badly. This makes me want to just DO IT! Thank you. |
| 27th June 2009 AnnaAdventuring | - From: The Greatest Meeting of Land and Sea, Point Lobos State Reserve Another really interesting blog. Makes me wish I'd seen a lot more of California when I was there! Stunning panoramic at the top too. :) |
| 27th June 2009 jericho | about releif resevoir - From: Emigrant Wilderness: Fall 2006 the equipment you saw there was used to build a tramway for supplies to build the dam. if you look into the water to the side of the dam you can see more under water. also there is a man made cave in a large rock formation close to the dam this is were the men camped while building the dam. there is rumored to be a rail line at the bottom of the lake too.I spent alot of time there my first solo trip was at age 12. i love it there but havent been in about 12 years. |
| 22nd May 2009 SMD | o-o - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park WTF. THIS SUCK! god go die. :) k thx |
| 1st May 2009 bob | science - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park i find that the infomation here is well organized and i like it |
| 29th April 2009 Helenka | Love the pics... - From: Florence Lake, Sierra National Forest: August 2005 I actually found them on google because I'm looking for an internship out there and wanted to see the area, its beautiful. Any I ended up looking at your whole sideshow. Thanks :-) |
| 14th April 2009 Carto | Wildlife - From: Hoover Wilderness Great job on the photos - what an absolutely beautiful landscape. How was the fishing? Any other wildlife up there? |
| 24th February 2009 Ali | Great shots as always! - From: Oops...we did it again! SCUBA diving Channel Islands National Park Love the dolphin panoramic :) |
| 23rd February 2009 Stephen Paul | costs, real and imagined - From: Oops...we did it again! SCUBA diving Channel Islands National Park true- yet look at how some people spend their money. $3 coffees every morning? in 10 months you can pay for the trip. $100 designer shoes? skip buying 2 pair, and buy a ticket to South America. Eating out 3x a week? in 6 months you can be SCUBA diving with sharks. Priorities, priorities! |
| 23rd February 2009 Faryal Humayun | Traveling is fun! - From: Oops...we did it again! SCUBA diving Channel Islands National Park It would be interesting to make it cheap, too. Sounds like a fun experience. |
| 16th February 2009 sue tomlinson | Hoover Wilderness - From: Hoover Wilderness Bravo! It is a best kept secret. We'll keep it that way eh? Your picts are brilliant - good blurb signed ~fellow back packer |
| 10th February 2009 lizzy marchette | thanks - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography thanks for the interesting photos you totaly showed me if I was there |
| 9th February 2009 Bruce | Not chilly in Chili - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos Our son and 3 friends arrived in Santiago Feb. 6 and are now in Temuco visiting fellow Canadians who spend the Canadian winters in Chile, growing canola crops. Found your website..very informative, beautiful pictures, and releived some of our concerns about their personal safety about backpacking/hostelling their way through Chile, then Bolivia. Peru..eventually ending up in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, before they fly home on May 1. We live in Winnipeg, Canada, smack dab in the middle of the country..we had -40 degree weather here last week (doesn't matter if it's Fahrenheit or Celsius..it's the same..COLD...that's what they left behind and arrived in Chile to 86 F ...that's okay...we've got 38 F, +3C today..any advice for 4 adventurous 20 yr old Canadian boys backpacking Chile? Great site, Bruce |
| 7th February 2009 Rick Gonzales | Awesome...! - From: Just around the Bend: volcanoes, obsidian and forest: Central Oregon What a beautiful place to be...thanks for sharing these pics...! |
| 1st February 2009 wayne | Fantastic job !!! - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos Hi Steve, just wanted to thank you for all your beautiful pictures of Chile, I'm also Californian like yourself, my wife is from Casablanca Chile, inland from Valparaiso about a half hour. She's there now with her family on vacation..... I lived in chile many years ago and loved it,, the people are wonderful as is the food and the country.. Some day I will probably retire there as it is too expensive here in the USA. Once again beautiful work on your trip and I hope it went great with your gal-pal, the women there are unique and witty... Thanks again.. Wayne. |
| 25th January 2009 golfkat | Thank you - From: Lenga Forests and Lonely Roads: Chilean Patagonia Kudos for your great article, as I enjoyed it immensely. How were the roads? And did you naviate okay with or without Spanish? And what about chains for the car, and cold weather gear for you? Healthy food available? Thanks, Gerry |
| 25th January 2009 golfkat | Very reflective - From: Puerto Natales and Environs, Chilean Patagonia Your story is very reflective and nicely written. Can we get by without too much Spanish? And how about cold weather gear? Did your camera work at all temps? Thanks, Gerry |
| 21st January 2009 Mercurycatcher | Stunning Images - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... Stunning crystal clear images, the cold wintry light makes Yosemite look even better at this time of year than the summer months. You should be rightly proud of those photos they are beautiful. Well done! |
| 17th January 2009 Stephen Paul | Blenheim... - From: 4 Days of March in the South Island, Part I: New Zealand Photography The more I reflect, the more I realize I would like nothing more than to settle down in Blenheim! One of the top 3 places with the most sunshine, less than an hours drive to the ocean and the alpine mountains, good wine... :) Boring? Perhaps. A fantastic place to live? YES! |
| 17th January 2009 Stephen Paul | on the contrary - From: Torres del Paine Part 4: The Final Flight, Chilean Patagonia The impresson may be from my blog that the weather was "Bad"... but really if you read previous posts some of the comments about "being here on better terms" had more to do with my wallet being stolen! besides, I fully expected-like anyone should- that going to Torres del Paine, or any other polar region, in the fall would mean cold, rain and snow. Never once did I say 'horrible', 'terrible' or 'bad' when referencing the weather!!! On the contrary my friend vellbruixot, I know that if it wasn't for the rain, cold and wind- I wouldn't have gotten the great pictures or the solitude I had hoped would come from the trip. |
| 17th January 2009 vellbruixot | torres del paine weather - From: Torres del Paine Part 4: The Final Flight, Chilean Patagonia previous poster believes that everyone gets horrible weather in Torres del Paine national park here in Chile. I am a guide in Patagonia and visit the park frequently. Many days are simply perfect, with mostly sun and hardly any wind. Others can be pretty harsh. But you can't say that the universal condition is rain and strong winds, just that you need to be prepared for strong variations and temperature ranges. Enjoy your visit. |
| 15th January 2009 MarcelleDonagh | Amazing spot. - From: 2 days in Zion National Park Zion is incredible. I'd still personally pick Bryce Canyon as the most beautiful park system... but Zion is certainly up there and I understand people who chose it as their favourite. The slot canyons are awesome and its unbelievable how different the different rock formations in the same park are! Love it. |
| 15th January 2009 barrygahan | Beautiful winter - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... Can't beat the blue skies in winter, looks great. Nice bear shot, too! |
| 14th January 2009 Karen | - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... Awesome photos!!! I've never seen photos of Yosemite as good as these. It makes me want to go there! I've never been there, so I'm adding it to my "Bucket List". |
| 13th January 2009 Snap Shot Stacey | Photo's! - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... What stunning photo's! I especially love 'Enchanting Forest'. We don't really get that kind of thing in much of Oz. Becautiful. |
| 13th January 2009 JintysJourneys | That's a real winter wonderland - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... Thanks for cheering me up on a grey English evening. Stunning snowy photos. You're on my recommended list now. |
| 13th January 2009 Stephen Paul | Thanks to All! - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... Thank you all for the comments, comments always make me happY! As for the map, it was done on maps.google.com Instructions are on the page, but basically you select a start point, and end point, and then add destinations. you can also drag the destination flags if you want to make it more accurate! |
| 13th January 2009 jose-blog | Map - From: Walking in a Winter Wonderland... Hi there. Great to see your photos of Yosemite in winter. I had a great time there in september but haven't yet posted my blog. I've been trying to draw itinerary lines of my trips on maps with no success. The map of your trip looks great, could you tell me what website you've used and give me a few basic tips on how to do it? Many thanks and best of luck in your journeys. Jose |
| 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 Puertorriqueńos 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. |
| 13th July 2008 Cheron Terry | Beautiful Pictures - From: Hoover Wilderness Thanks for posting such beautiful pictures. Will have to go check out this area someday. I love camping!. |
| 13th July 2008 Stephen Paul | Wat about the Markets? - From: 13 Hours to Ratanakiri by Bus, 45 minutes by Plane The market place pictures were taken from the inside of the bus as it whizzed past the small towns... thats why they have a weird look to them. I think thats what you mean? |
| 13th July 2008 BlackManx | Wat? - From: 13 Hours to Ratanakiri by Bus, 45 minutes by Plane Nice butterfly shots. Not so sure about the rooster hahah. Your doing something different to your photos, like the market place ones, what is it? |
| 10th July 2008 Natasha | Fantastic blog! - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos Congratulations on such a wonderful, informative blog - truly inspiring ! (came across it whilst researching what to do during a 2-week holiday in Chilé). |
| 3rd July 2008 Manny | Jealous - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos Awesome blog, thank you for sharing it, I've to Chile twice and never took any pictures just admired it, if you ever go back to Chile, northern chile inlands has some great parts specially Iquique. |
| 29th June 2008 janet | Beautiful - From: The Best of the Rest in 61 Pictures or Less I wish I had gone with you, Steve. These pictures are amazing. But your schedule sounds hectic, and the heat would have done me in. I will be sorry I did not visit Ben and Christa...thanks for the great pictures and tour. |
| 26th June 2008 Christa Hayden | Another Amok Fan - From: The Best of the Rest in 61 Pictures or Less Hi! :) What a great collection of photos! I love the branches of Ta Prom...you really captured the "aliveness"...like hands reaching out and caressing (crushing??) the temple...fascinating! I also LOVE the close-up of the elephant...they are so sweet. We would like you to come back :). It's more fun with you here! |
| 26th June 2008 mariaphuong | do you know how long they make Amok?? - From: The Best of the Rest in 61 Pictures or Less I heard from cambodian if person want to have Amok in the evening they have to wake up early in the morning 4am to prepair all what they need and cook for full day to get it for Dinner. That what it must good ! Thanks for Cambodian ! |
| 25th June 2008 Stephen Paul | sweet! - From: The Best of the Rest in 61 Pictures or Less They were actually delicious, which is surprising considering I was used to sweets with 10x more calories like donuts coated in icing, cookies and ice cream. Its nice to see the Amok lovers come out of the woodwork!! :) |
| 25th June 2008 Ali | Great photos as always! - From: The Best of the Rest in 61 Pictures or Less And my favourite Cambodian dish is also the Fish Amok :) |
| 25th June 2008 galacticnick | - From: The Best of the Rest in 61 Pictures or Less i love amok too! how's the sweets? |
| 18th June 2008 Danelle Holt | - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography Your photos are incredible! Thanks for sharing. We live in Chico and I was wondering if the summer time would be a good time to expore the lava tubes? I'm assuming that the Burney Falls are probably not flowing as well right now... Thanks for your input! |
| 7th June 2008 NM | awesome! - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography neat pixs! i love my island! |
| 5th June 2008 kristin pallante | developer? - From: Emigrant Wilderness: Fall 2006 I happen to run across your photos in doing research for a hike in my neighborhood..... I live in Sonora CA. You take beautiful photos. I have the same camera as you but would like to find a high quality developer. Any suggestions? Thanks! |
| 29th May 2008 Yathi | Well done!! - From: Off the Beaten Track, Phnom Penh Pictures Totally agree with what Mercurycatcher has to say. U saw it from all perspectives, not just the 'pagoda' side of it!! Loved it! |
| 28th May 2008 Christa Hayden | What a Great Brother! :) - From: Off the Beaten Track, Phnom Penh Pictures Thanks for sharing all your personal photos and thoughts about the "non-tourist" part of Cambodia with the world! I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much. We loved having you here and would love to have you come back ;). Great photos! Love the monkey with the lotus flower :) Cute! |
| 27th May 2008 Mercurycatcher | Poverty - From: Off the Beaten Track, Phnom Penh Pictures Really interesting blog,it's good to see that you are getting the complete picture of life in Cambodia from all angles.Well done mate,look forward to reading more about your travels. |
| 20th May 2008 al | carretera austral - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos The C. Austral is the best of all! Simply stunning! Take your time. Don't speed by all that beauty! take care al |
| 19th May 2008 BlackManx | tickled pink - From: Sacred Lingas Turn Me On, Angkor Temples: Roluos, Thousand Lingas, Banteay Samrae i dont think the river lingas is so sacred now youve bathed in it!!! more pics of kids please?? the swing one is perfect. |
| 19th May 2008 BlackManx | love the elephants - From: Attractions for the Tourist, Phnom Penh Photography im finally catching up on blogs, only 55 days after you published it!! |
| 16th May 2008 around_the_world | - From: Sacred Lingas Turn Me On, Angkor Temples: Roluos, Thousand Lingas, Banteay Samrae One more great blog and the pics...well, truly amazing! |
| 14th May 2008 dariela | - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography felicidades tienes un lente que cacta fotos maravillosas te felicito por un exelente trabago... |
| 14th May 2008 christina | - From: Just around the Bend: volcanoes, obsidian and forest: Central Oregon i am speckless... WOW< fucken WOW!! |
| 14th May 2008 christina | - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park you have an amazing eye. crater lake is a very spirtial place. i have enjoyed seeing it fresh from your perspective |
| 14th May 2008 christina | thank you - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography your photos make me fell two ways.... 1 pride for the area that i live and grow up in! 2... motivation; you have captured moments that i don't recall ever witnessing myself. |
| 10th May 2008 Juanita Accardo | Please make contact - From: Sacred Lingas Turn Me On, Angkor Temples: Roluos, Thousand Lingas, Banteay Samrae Hellooooooooooooo As I spend many months of the year in Cambodia, I'm rather partial to those who have visited and share at least some of the same fascination with this country as I do. Would be very interested to know when you are next due to visit, if your sister lives there, if so where, oh so many questions actually................. Briefy, I am based in Ratanakiri and have some land there for future philanthropic purposes. Originally intending to fill a need in rural healthcare education/training, I've found the focus to be shifting towards providing opportunities for ex-orphans and tribal teens who need to learn job skills etc. If you would be interested in more background information my blogger name on this same site is Miss-dmeanour (travelblog.org/Bloggers/miss-dmeanour/). Actually was out there in January and returned last week from my latest jaunt. Now back at my Per Diem position at St. Mary's Medical Center in Long Beach (large Khmer population) befor heading out again later this year. Hope to hear from you. |
| 9th May 2008 Valerie | - From: Sacred Lingas Turn Me On, Angkor Temples: Roluos, Thousand Lingas, Banteay Samrae Impressive as always! |
| 8th May 2008 francesca | - From: Sacred Lingas Turn Me On, Angkor Temples: Roluos, Thousand Lingas, Banteay Samrae oooooooooooooo my dear friend, those pictures are so beautifull... I want to go there now!!! besitos |
| 11th April 2008 Stephen Paul | sin hielo - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos No I didn't visit the Laguna San Rafael! I'm saving it for a later time. :) It looks incredible though, I cant wait to explore all of the Carretera Austral Region someday!! |
| 11th April 2008 angela | wow - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos chile is such a lovly place. i saw that u never had pictures of la laguna san rafael...did u not go and visit that? its such a lovly journy i did it...i come from chile and went back there in 2005 till 2007 |
| 6th April 2008 barrygahan | I'm jealous.... - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos that you got to visit PN Conguillio. We were hoping for some up close volcano action but the park was closed (and is still closed I believe) |
| 30th March 2008 Christa Hayden | How diverse! - From: The White Mountains, Owens Valley Wow Steve...those are gorgeous! So unique...it's crazy that California has so many diverse landscapes! I love "The Sierra's in the Owens Valley are steeper than you can imagine!" photo which shows the steepness of the mountain side. I also love the "White Mountain Peak (4342m)" photo with the sun shining on the road. Neat! I was also impressed with your poetic and emotion-inspiring last paragraph :). Thanks for sharing! |
| 30th March 2008 Adina | Magnificent! - From: The White Mountains, Owens Valley Wow, your pictures show the image of a country nobody could imagine. Amazing beauty! I never heard such things from any of my American friends!! DO go on in travelling! These places are so precious for us, the readers! |
| 29th March 2008 LeGrandBleu | - From: Attractions for the Tourist, Phnom Penh Photography Great blog and panorama, with the explanations! Ana. |
| 11th March 2008 Stephen Paul | Wow - From: On the Moto, Cambodia Streets Interesting to know you are seeing these sights in front of your eyes this very moment! Talk about economy of movement huh? Thanks to everyone!! |
| 11th March 2008 the soul cultivator | one enormous carefully constructed circus act - From: On the Moto, Cambodia Streets I am at Riverside Phenom Pehn reading this wonderful entry, you have captured motoworld perfectly. as I finished reading this blog a moto came past pulling enough furniture to furnish a small bedsit, on top of this balancing act was one crouching dog, a live bird cage, and two more mopeds with the riders actually balancing on top of the mopeds on top of all the furniture....its like one enormous carefully constructed circus act. Perfection. |
| 11th March 2008 paland | Beautiful Pics - From: The Perseid Surprise I love those pics. I usually do the northern sierra's but those show that the southern sierra's are a paradise. |
| 8th March 2008 TeamTurner | Incredible Feat of Balance - From: On the Moto, Cambodia Streets Throughout our time in SE Asia we saw all sorts of crazy things being carried on motor bikes and often joked that huge pieces of furniture must be carried this way too. Well here you have it! A great catch all around. Thanks for posting this blog, its fuel for our "crazy stories of Asia" discussions with friends! Well done! |
| 7th March 2008 Christa Hayden | What life and energy! - From: On the Moto, Cambodia Streets Hi Steve! That was a great description...captures the chaos and vitality of the streets. The pictures are so fun and capture moto life really well. Thanks for sharing with all! :) |
| 7th March 2008 erictjie | valuable pictures - From: On the Moto, Cambodia Streets As the country progress , you won't see this in afew years time as thier economy getting better and they all want cars like china. i like your photo works ,.As a photographer myself ,you should visit Indonesia one day. Indonesia is heaven for scubadivers and alot of place are very remote and very still primitive and sceneries are wonderful especially for photographers. |
| 26th February 2008 Antsy | love it!!! - From: Waiting for the Sun, Angkor Wat Love your blog and your photos as always Stephen! I always look forward to hearing and reading about your next trip ;) |
| 23rd February 2008 Steve | superb - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Brilliant pictures and commentary Stephen. I am busy researching for our honeymoon in Patagonia in a month's time, and your gallery has served up some real food for thought. Thanks. |
| 22nd February 2008 Christa Hayden | Bring 'Em On! - From: Waiting for the Sun, Angkor Wat Yiiippeee! I've been waiting with barely contained anticipation for Steve's incredible series of travelblogs on Cambodia! I can't wait to see how you convey the beauty and depth and energy that permeates life here. The dialogue about Angkor Wat was excellent! And my favorite pick is the panorama of the crowds waiting for sunset...now there is the REAL Angkor Wat! ;) |
| 22nd February 2008 Valerie | Cool! - From: Waiting for the Sun, Angkor Wat You get to see the coolest things! |
| 21st February 2008 Kate Hildebrand | - From: Waiting for the Sun, Angkor Wat Beautiful!! |
| 20th February 2008 Caroline | Rouge River - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park Hi! Finally got the internet working and checked out your work, very nice! I used to live in Shady Cove on hwy 62 and rented rafts on the Rogue River, what a co-inky-dink! I took a drive up 62 one day to see what I could see, and didn't know Crater Lake was so close until I was crossing a bridge over the side of it. What a pleasant surprise that was! Well keep up the excellent work, and hopefully I'll see you at my next pet scan ; ) |
| 11th February 2008 Chanel | GO P.R!! - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography wow that is a great thing to experience El Moro. That is a great museum. Great sites, great information, great events. |
| 8th February 2008 heather | RAD - From: Squidfish and Scuba Diving, Thailand SCUBA dude... your pics and blogs are awesome! |
| 3rd February 2008 BlackManx | Your gross - From: You've Probably Seen All This Before... Bangkok Tourist Attractions Spare us the details yeah?? Keep up the great blogging! |
| 3rd February 2008 BlackManx | Your gross - From: You've Probably Seen All This Before... Bangkok Tourist Attractions Spare us the details yeah?? Keep up the great blogging! |
| 31st January 2008 Somala | Alaska! - From: The Trip That Started It All: Alaska Rainforest, Kenai Fjords I always regretted not going with you on this trip! Your pictures are amazing =) |
| 30th January 2008 travelbuffs | absolutely brilliant - From: The Trip That Started It All: Alaska Rainforest, Kenai Fjords The photographs & the experience are exhilarating! Weather change in Alaska-I was reminded of our sea-kayaking trip to Shoup Glacier. I was so scared that I vowed never to do it again. Well, now, almost 6 months later, at least I cherish the memory. Again, brilliant photographs! ugh, you must be getting it all the time :-) |
| 29th January 2008 Valerie | Very nice. - From: Squidfish and Scuba Diving, Thailand SCUBA Great pictures! Must say that must have been a whirl wind trip; For your intestines..lol! |
| 28th January 2008 Ruth from Wales | Eek - From: You've Probably Seen All This Before... Bangkok Tourist Attractions Ouch, this sounds awful!! Hope that your trip was more than just dodgy stomachs! Great pics as always. Am in Chile at the moment - a glance out of the door and I can see Villarrica. Jealous??! Ruth. |
| 27th January 2008 Stephen Paul | to Yathiraj - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Thanks a million! What a great compliment. It was a fantastic 2 days of shooting in very harsh weather. If I wasnt alone could I have spent 2 days on a hill with 30mph winds in 5 degree temps and occasional rain? I love staying in one spot, watching the weather come and go- and in Torres thats a very easy thing to do with the weather changing so quickly... |
| 27th January 2008 yathiraj | DAMN!!! - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Fantastic pictures man!! Im so in a daze right now. Just great. |
| 26th January 2008 LeGrandBleu | The suuicidal song - From: You've Probably Seen All This Before... Bangkok Tourist Attractions Yes, I guess it's worldwide. At leats it has been playing everywhere in Rio fo the past 6 months. And still going! |
| 22nd January 2008 Kate Hildebrand | - From: You've Probably Seen All This Before... Bangkok Tourist Attractions I've been waiting for this! Can't wait for the Cambodia one too :) Congrats on getting published! |
| 14th January 2008 Slater | Home! - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 This are great pics of my former home in the Sierras! Yes, the trees are really that big -- and really much bigger than portrayed in the pictures. It is impossible to capture on camera their immensity -- just as with the Grand Canyon. I feel homesick for the Sierras just looking at these pictures... even though I now live in a forest-city (Portland). |
| 21st December 2007 Christina Travelbug | What a relief continued - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park me again...not sure what happened to the previous message. aaaanyway, all i wanted to say is that i am very happy to hear that surgery went well and that you will be able to continue travelling and taking amazing pictures. look forward to more!!! as for myself for some reason i haven't been feeling like updating my blog even though i have been doing quite some travelling in the last 6 months....well, i might still get around to doing it soonish...be well and stay happy!! take care, christina |
| 21st December 2007 Christina Travelbug | What a relief! - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park hey dear, i haven't kept up with all your messages so just saw your entry now a few minutes ago and i was SHOCKED |
| 18th December 2007 TeamTurner | Ice Crystals - From: Sierra Nevada Granite: Desolation Wilderness Really loved the isolated ice shots. Abstract photography can be really tough. I think you really captures it well! Mike T. |
| 6th December 2007 ritchie | - From: Florence Lake, Sierra National Forest: August 2005 thank you so much for the beautiful photographs! i worked the whole summer up there & never caught the emotions of the landscape on film you did. |
| 5th December 2007 Bruce Hultgren | Mineral King - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park I love your pictures Steve. I think you remember me, a friend of Jeff Briet's who went on a trip a few years ago to ????. The reservoir which was very low, and I sunk in the mud at shoreline while trying to release a nice rainbow trout. Maybe you remember I have property in Three Rivers, just a mile or so from the turnoff from Hwy 198 to the Mineral King road. It is a 5th Wheel trailer, and u are welcome to join me there (as base camp) on your next trip to Mineral King. Let me know when u want to go and I will join u. I don't know details on your bladder surgery or diagnosis, but it sounds like u are doing well now after the surgery. Glad to hear!!!! Going to the "Church" of the High Sierra is the best medicine there is! Best wishes.... keep me posted. Bruce Hultgren |
| 3rd December 2007 Pete | TAS...The Amazing Steve - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park Isn't my son just amazing !!! |
| 3rd December 2007 Stephen Paul | trade me? - From: 4 Days of March in the South Island, Part I: New Zealand Photography I wish I was a homesick Californian living in the South island! Thank you so much, compliments like yours are the best I could ever hope to receive... |
| 3rd December 2007 Ed | - From: 4 Days of March in the South Island, Part I: New Zealand Photography As a homesick Kiwi living in California for the last 21 years, your travelogue Steven made feel strongly connected to New Zealand again. The photography is beautiful and you have captured that amazing New Zealand light, thanks Ed in Alameda, California. |
| 30th November 2007 travelbuffs | Awesome photography - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park I read almost all of your blogs but probably this is my 1st comment. Love your writing. Keep traveling, keep writing. When you are down just think, "This too shall pass". It will definitely pass:-) travelbuffs |
| 29th November 2007 Kate Hildebrand | Glad you're OK! - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park You'll be nice & ready for the kind of food poisoning that only Cambodia can provide :') |
| 26th November 2007 LeGrandBleu | What a beautiful place - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park Seems all I do is rate your photos with 5s! |
| 25th November 2007 Ellen Around the World | - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park Hey - Good to hear the op went well. Keep me updated with your travel plans. Might see you for a beer at some point! E |
| 24th November 2007 yathi | Good stuff! - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park Great pics as usual and hey congrats on the medical thing. Ur first paragraph gave me a scare! |
| 24th November 2007 Ruth from Wales | great - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park Amazing pics and text! Good to hear that all is going well. |
| 24th November 2007 Amy | Your awesome!! - From: Life, Death and the Metamorphic Conspiracy, Sequoia National Park Just admiring your latest pics with my grandma and mum, we are all oohing and aahing! Heading to Chile???? |
| 21st November 2007 Chi | - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography Nice pics! I love Volcanos! :) |
| 11th November 2007 Stephen Paul | Wow! - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Thanks so much for that compliment!!! You should see it poster sized.. :) |
| 11th November 2007 Stephen Paul | Wow! - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 That is crazy! About 6 months ago the house started looking like it was being demolished, the trees in the picture were removed, the windows knocked out, etc.. but still it sits the last weekend I went home! I love it, so much character... |
| 3rd November 2007 BlackManx | Just beautiful - From: Just around the Bend: volcanoes, obsidian and forest: Central Oregon Hey mr philosophical.......... so youve quit smoking right. one of my favourite blogs. xx |
| 31st October 2007 Mercurycatcher | Precarious Hiker - From: Just around the Bend: volcanoes, obsidian and forest: Central Oregon Hi Steve,looks like an amazing place you went to there. That hiker was certainly taking his life in his hands for that perfect unobstructed photo op view, only thing is you got it mate! Happy travelling! |
| 31st October 2007 brodiemash | Abandoned house - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 My family used to own the property that abandoned house is on....along with the house. Crazyness.... |
| 31st October 2007 Kate Hildebrand | Hey Stephen! - From: Just around the Bend: volcanoes, obsidian and forest: Central Oregon Great to see you're still traveling! I'm stuck at school lately living vicariously. Thailand's next, huh? |
| 24th October 2007 Ali | slate-capped granite of Almirante Nieto at sunset - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia One of my favourite photos ever! Keep up the great work :) |
| 23rd October 2007 Stephen Paul | WOW - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park Thats the best compliment I've ever received! Thanks so much, its a good feeling knowing you've inspired someone to get outdoors. I hope to see your pictures of that adventure! It sounds challenging and tons of fun... |
| 23rd October 2007 Stephen Paul | patience is a virtue - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography Thanks so much!! I guess I have a lot of luck you are right. but Sunset and Sunrise are always prime time photo ops. The rest is taking 4 hours to do what most peopel take 1 hour- that way you see things unfold more slowly! |
| 23rd October 2007 Stephen Paul | patience is a virtue - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography Thanks so much!! I guess I have a lot of luck you are right. but Sunset and Sunrise are always prime time photo ops. The rest is taking 4 hours to do what most peopel take 1 hour- that way you see things unfold more slowly! |
| 20th October 2007 Mercurycatcher | Stunning! - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography One word Stephen..."Stunning!" You have captured some incredible images there of Mount Shasta, you have an uncanny ability to be in the right place at the right time. Well done mate,sterling work! |
| 20th October 2007 RSCSWC | Crater Lake - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park I live in Southern Oregon, Grants Pass, I'm 62 years old, the 1st time I was at Crater was with my Grandfather, that's about 56 years ago, it was in June, 1951. Your discription of the lake and the photos, oh my goodness the photos. Just to let you know, you've inspired my wife and I to spend a weekend cross-country sking the 33 miles of the rim this coming winter, thanks again for opening up my home to me. |
| 20th October 2007 Ruth from Wales | wow - From: Captain America Jeez, is that serious about the cancer?? Hope you are ok now! |
| 19th October 2007 Stephen Paul | gutter games and winter rains - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park super fantastic ultra wish time!! :) |
| 19th October 2007 Stephen Paul | hmmm - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography Let me give you my Boss' phone number so you can convince him to give me 3 weeks off, because Im fresh out of vacation hours! |
| 19th October 2007 Stephen Paul | Thanks Sophie! - From: Lenga Forests and Lonely Roads: Chilean Patagonia I love all your South America blogs, you take some great pictures yourself!! |
| 19th October 2007 BlackManx | you have a dirty mind - From: The Remnants of Mt. Mazama's Cataclysmic Eruption: Crater Lake National Park happy day smiley life shine! love the one of the phantom ship. |
| 13th October 2007 ciotog og | - From: Lenga Forests and Lonely Roads: Chilean Patagonia Just stumbled across your blog, great pictures!! |
| 29th September 2007 BlackManx | Here here... - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography Yes spirituality and mountains, i have long believed in it, well since I met Fuji anyway... now when will you go there and take such beautiful photos of my mountain. PLEASE. |
| 29th September 2007 BlackManx | Very clever... - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park The contrail looks like the reflection of the snow. I get it. Brilliant |
| 28th September 2007 Hotel Bayern | beautiful Photos. - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography The photos are super |
| 27th September 2007 Stephen Paul | Wow! - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography Im getting props from travelblog pro's like Cam2Yogi AND the Crazy Canucks?! Its my lucky day!!! Thanks guys!! |
| 27th September 2007 Stephen Paul | Circular Polarizer - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography I never used to use filters, but a circular polarizer is sometimes essential to landscapes. It removes reflected light- hich takes out he reflections in lakes, rivers and ponds and also deepens the blue of the sky. It also filters out light and a poor quality polarizer makes the image less sharp. I heard a professional photographer say once "why would I cover up my $1000 lens witha $10 filter?" and it makes sense. But for a wide angle and lots-of-sky picture like 'land of the free'? A polarizer made all the difference! I use photoshop, but not heavily. I noticed after I began using the Nikon d80(or any other high quality camera) the colors are more vivid and balanced, thus less need for Photoshop. The other issue of a white-washed sky or a too-dark foreground is the central issue of any good landscape shot. professionals use an ND Gradient Filter- its like a lens of a sunglasses but with a gradual fade. This way you can compose your shot on the foreground, and the ND gradient filters out the overly bright sky to balance the image. All the juicy landscape photographers of the world use ND gradients with incredible success. On travelblog you should check out Cumberland Sausage- many of his incredible sunset shots are not possible without an ND gradient! Try this trick next time when taking pictures- squint your eyes. It takes out the detail, yet will show you if there is too much contrast to capture the scene without an ND gradient. You can also take 2 shots- one metered on the sky and one on the foreground, then merge the 2 in photoshop. Its the poor man's ND gradient!! :) |
| 27th September 2007 Crazy Canucks | Nice Pics - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography Stephen, keep those pics coming. It's the best way for others to see the world and learn how others capture their surroundings. |
| 27th September 2007 BA | The Sky! - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography I love your Pictures.... Question: How do you get your skies so blue? [Photoshop? Lens Filters?] I have taken some where around 10,000 pictures all over Central America and very few turn out with a all-around good exposure [as in your picture 'the land of the free'] either i have a blue sky and darkish foreground or a good foreground and a white sky. {ex. Pictures 19 & 20 on my web site: http://bcaphotos.com/PhotoStore/Central%20America.html } Please Help! Thanks So Much, Brian Allen |
| 27th September 2007 cam2yogi | Magic of Shasta - From: Lava Tubes, Waterfalls and One Huge Volcano! Mt. Shasta Photography There is definitely an aura to Mt. Shasta and you could not have captured in better with your two sunset exposures. Nice work my friend! |
| 26th September 2007 Carolyn Taylor | Great writing and pics - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Your writing is amazing and the pics are incredible. I'll be visiting that area in Nov. and will remember your blog. Carolyn( a.k.a.Gunga) |
| 22nd September 2007 Mon | random - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park Hi! I've just stumbled onto your blog and couldn't resist saluting you on your photography! The pics are really ace mate! All the best! |
| 21st September 2007 antsy | oh goodness!!! - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park The photos are SPECTACULAR! I love your write-up too, thanks for letting me live vicariously off of you :) I hope all is well!!! :) |
| 21st September 2007 amanda | beautiful - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park the flowers are incredible... |
| 21st September 2007 travelbuffs | splendid! - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park Both the write-up & the photos. I hiked up Lassen Peak some 2 yrs ago & I do not remember seeing so much of life there. You have given importance to the smallest members of the ecosystem & it all seems life-size. Great job! |
| 20th September 2007 Brian | Chips life - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park You need to visit Chip and photo document his world for us. |
| 20th September 2007 Stephen Paul | Stay tuned! - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park Stay tuned Chippie, the next series of posts lead you straight to one place- Jeff and Laura's new life in Bend, OR! |
| 20th September 2007 Chip | Escape - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park Hey Hippi, I must thank you for the mini vacation you give me from work. I sit and stare at your pictures and can almost completely escape from my work mode to relax with you on your trip. It is truly a treat. |
| 20th September 2007 Christa Hayden | So crisp! So clear! So bright! - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park Hi Steve! I love the colors and brightness in this series. It's fun to see the closeups of all the flowers....it gives us a hint of what treasures are on the ground in all of those magnificent landscape photos! :) I can't wait to see how your eye captures Cambodia! |
| 20th September 2007 dopey | niiiiccccee! - From: Explosive Eruptions of Lava and Flowers: Lassen National Park Nice write up Steve. When are you going to switch careers and become a traveling photojournalist? |
| 17th September 2007 bob | have to go - From: Hoover Wilderness already planning a trip for next sept. great photos |
| 17th September 2007 Kate Hildebrand | Hi Stephen Paul - From: Captain America You're so kind! :3 I dedicate my latest blog entry to you. Also, my mom and I want to know if you're married ^_^ |
| 13th September 2007 Stephen Paul | Billy the Kid - From: Captain America Kate's ceen around the world but never Yosemite? Crazy! Thanks to Val and Cranston too... :) |
| 13th September 2007 Stephen Paul | all are welcome... - From: Torres del Paine Part 4: The Final Flight, Chilean Patagonia Im sure Torres del Paine would be happy to see you, and I know the friendly Chileans would be happy too! Your welcoming would be filled with gale force winds, chilly rain, maybe snow and for sure constnat change in the weather- this is the welcoming everyone gets at Torres! |
| 13th September 2007 Cranston | World Heritage - From: Torres del Paine Part 4: The Final Flight, Chilean Patagonia Wow your pics are fantastic. These photos capture the wildness of this remote region. I am glad Chile kept this park and hope to someday visit when I am rich and away from the drudgery of my dark cubicle world. |
| 11th September 2007 Kate Hildebrand | amazing pics as always - From: Captain America I love our national parks but I've never been to Yosemite :( It looks gorgeous! |
| 10th September 2007 Cranston | Absolutely Outstanding - From: Captain America Wow yes let Nature talk, you certainly captured our awesome national park in your photos! I like the Nevada falls pic and the Tioga falls pic, absolutely wonderous. I will visit someday. |
| 9th September 2007 Valerie | Captain America - From: Captain America Great pictures hope things are going well with you. |
| 31st August 2007 BenChrista | It's my BROTHER! - From: SCUBA diving Point Lobos State Reserve Hi Steve :). I looked up travel blogs for Monterey b/c I was dreaming about our upcoming vacation there in October. I was scrolling through the blogs when I saw some gorgeous pictures and I thought, "ooh, that will be a good blog. Those pictures show exactly what I love about Monterey!" So I clicked on it and then read whose blog it was...Stephen Paul...my BROTHER! Isn't that wild? You're good! |
| 30th August 2007 capsfan2002 | Photos - From: 2 days in Zion National Park I so love your photos. I wish I could rate higher than a 5 on them! Every blog you do is just amazing. Please keep blogging and taking such beautiful pictures! |
| 23rd August 2007 Stephen Paul | muchos gracias a todo! - From: The Trip That Started It All: Alaska Rainforest, Kenai Fjords Amy you commented like 5 minutes after I published! Are you stalking me? And kudos to the Crazy Canucks, Ive been a fan of all your pictures for quite sometime. Thanks again! |
| 23rd August 2007 Mj | Wow - From: The Trip That Started It All: Alaska Rainforest, Kenai Fjords Amazing pictures mate, Alaska looks fantastic. |
| 23rd August 2007 yathi | - From: The Trip That Started It All: Alaska Rainforest, Kenai Fjords Amazing Pics!!! |
| 23rd August 2007 Crazy Canucks | Nice Pics - From: The Trip That Started It All: Alaska Rainforest, Kenai Fjords Thanks for the abundance of pics - greatly appreciated from one traveller to another, Cheers. |
| 23rd August 2007 amy | thats really cool - From: The Trip That Started It All: Alaska Rainforest, Kenai Fjords maybe even cold!!!! real icebergs and stuff.... and stuck!! ah the joys of travelling! |
| 14th August 2007 BlackManx | nice words - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos "caught between wanting to stay forever and go home to my life". i know what thats like!!! |
| 14th August 2007 BlackManx | wow!!! - From: Fourth of July in the Southern Channel Islands, 2007 think this might be my favourite blog of yours....i want that wake picture!!! |
| 10th August 2007 Yathi | - From: Florence Lake, Sierra National Forest: August 2005 Fantastic photography!! |
| 9th August 2007 LeGrandBleu | Obrigada - From: Fourth of July in the Southern Channel Islands, 2007 Thanks my friend!!! You're very kind. Looks like you've had a good time in this trip. Your photos are just fab :) Be sure to take many photos in Cambodia. |
| 8th August 2007 StarDust | Mi isla - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography i have been in most of this places and i have to say that Puerto Rico DOES IT BEST (lo hace mejo) the photos are really preatty and it makes me praud of the place that i came from. |
| 2nd August 2007 Stephen Paul | Melissa Von Eyesight - From: Fourth of July in the Southern Channel Islands, 2007 Variety is the spice of life! Im glad I can inspire someone to get travelling. :) |
| 2nd August 2007 Stephen Paul | "Letters to Romania" - From: Fourth of July in the Southern Channel Islands, 2007 SOOO kind! My above water camera is good, but my underwater digital is a "Sealife Reefmaster Mini". Romania, how cool! Someday I will see the enchanting Transylvanian Alps!!! :) |
| 2nd August 2007 Stephen Paul | oooooooo - From: Hoover Wilderness Pico you know its not wheelchair accesible, besides your knees could take it to this place. THanks to Christina! |
| 31st July 2007 Adina | WOW...breathtaking!!!!!!!!! - From: Fourth of July in the Southern Channel Islands, 2007 Your photos look unreal...I think u have a great cam! I totally love them....I wish mine were half as beautiful as yours...now I decided to watch them all...good luck with your travels and don't stop taking pics or many ppl will be sad :) Greetings from Romania, Europe |
| 31st July 2007 Melissa | Beautiful - From: Fourth of July in the Southern Channel Islands, 2007 I've been following your blog and where you travel is a photographer's dream. You do a beautiful job of capturing your environment and it creates a desire in me to go to the places you go. I hope my pictures could come out as appealing as yours do. If you ever need a travel buddy, count me in. |
| 31st July 2007 Johaan CA USA | SB - From: Fourth of July in the Southern Channel Islands, 2007 I love your pics. I live in Santa Barbara and had no idea our water could produce pictures like this. Great stuff |
| 16th July 2007 Angela | Great pics! - From: Torres del Paine Part 4: The Final Flight, Chilean Patagonia Wow! Again I'm really jealous. These pictures really turned out great. I'm impressed. Sounds like you didn't have a good time, huh? Just playing. I'm sure you were in heaven! Take care, Angela |
| 12th July 2007 BlackManx | well..... - From: Torres del Paine Part 3: Salto Grande, Lago Nordenskjöld, Chilean Patagonia looks like youve hit a nerve with someone... neanwhile i just thought the photos of poo were funny!! keep enjoying your travels xoxox |
| 12th July 2007 Wendy & Stuart | Homepage .... AGAIN - From: Torres del Paine Part 3: Salto Grande, Lago Nordenskjöld, Chilean Patagonia Yip you did it again amigo. Loving the pics. For the record, having met you, we can confirm you are certainly NOT self-righteous and can't play scrabble for shit! We think Jules should take a chill pill!!! We're having a wicked time travelling around the states. What do they call gringo's here??? Heading your way soon so will be in touch. Wendy & Stuart |
| 12th July 2007 Stephen Paul | My Position from the High Horse - From: Torres del Paine Part 3: Salto Grande, Lago Nordenskjöld, Chilean Patagonia Travelblog is filled with people travelling the globe, true "Hardcore Travellers" coloring the visited countries map more red than 10 frogs in a blender. I am not one of them. Self righteous travellers see their way as the only way, whereas I see my style of travelling as only right for me. Strong opinions make for great reading. For me, authenticity in travelling comes from two things- Attempting to learn about the language/culture of the place you are visiting, and learning about the native flora and fauna as well. Im not the first to talk about the Gringo Trail and Gringo Travellers using the America's as a checkerboard to jump their way across two continents- it is quite a well documented phenomenon! I wouldn't expect anyone from Britain or its territories(self-rightousness par excellence) to understand what America is all about. Yes I am white, yes I am from California and yes I claim a stronger bond to Latin and South American countries than anyone in Australia, Germany or England. The Spanish Empire and its ensuing effects on cultures are still being felt today here in the America's. A 18th century Spanish Mission that turned Indians into slaves is 1 km away from my home as I write this, half of the community I live with speaks spanish, and I see America as one family with many branches- North America, Latin America and South America. You said I am an American, and it's true- But I am no more American than Mexicans, Columbians, Brazilians or Chileans. One America, divided. Most people would go to Spain and marvel at the architecture- I would be disgusted at the opulence built on the backs of millions of slaves and Spanish subjects. For this reason yes, I see myself as coming from a position slightly more authentic than most travellers not attempting to learn any Spanish and transiently travelling through Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Ecuador. For me travelling in America, be it North or South, is something far more meaningful than a trip around the world. Utopia, Conquest, Subjugation, Extermination, Rebirth. These are the social scars common in every inch of American soil- from Alaska to Patagonia. |
| 12th July 2007 Stephen Paul | Provocation - From: Torres del Paine Part 3: Salto Grande, Lago Nordenskjöld, Chilean Patagonia I didn't think I CONSTANTLY criticize them do I? And for the record, I can speak Spanish but Im not fluent or consider myself an excellent speaker by any stretch. Also, I never once said I am a "hardcore traveller" nor would I want to be considered one! Furthermore I never claim anything in my posts, but maybe my next post will be titled "I am the only authentic traveller" just to piss you off. And I didn't make a gringo mistake by having my wallet stolen from my tent in the middle of the night, it was the thief who had a lapse of ethics. I take short vacations because I have a career where I work 50 hours a week. All my travelling is done on the side, in addition to working, saving and living in the real world. Im not a 23 year old student freshly out of school with time to burn and no roots to pull up. "self-right·eous adjective confident of one's own righteousness, esp. when smugly moralistic and intolerant of the opinions and behavior of others." Yes, I would say that is generally true as I am rarely tolerant of the behavior of people I find offensive to other cultures. And frankly, I dont know how I could enjoy my vacations anymore than I already do! The view is nice from the saddle. |
| 12th July 2007 Jules | Nice blog - From: Torres del Paine Part 3: Salto Grande, Lago Nordenskjöld, Chilean Patagonia I must say your photos are wonderful. However, why do you constantly criticise "gringo travellers". Just because you can speak Spanish, you claim to be more authentic than anyone else travelling the globe. If you're such a hardcore traveller, why do you only take short "vacations"? Congratulations on having US$400 stolen from you - you just made the same mistake a "gringo traveller" makes... Your self-righteous attitude labels you an American no doubt... Enjoy your 10 day vacation. You might enjoy it more if you get off your high horse... |
| 11th July 2007 claire | - From: Torres del Paine Part 3: Salto Grande, Lago Nordenskjöld, Chilean Patagonia stephen, now it's my turn to see south america through the eyes of other hikers and cyclists. your evocative photos and words remind me of our fantastic hike in torres del paine. if anything, it is more magical in winter than in summer. thanks for the memories! chao, claire |
| 7th July 2007 Pete Hayden | My son STEVE - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia Isn't my son Steve just amazing !!! I cn't take credit for any of his amazing talents. |
| 4th July 2007 Felicia | incredible pictures - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Stephen, these are incredible pictures. You have an incredible talent! You having great seeing eyes and a gift for sharing with others the beauty that your eyes have seen. |
| 4th July 2007 elsa | good - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos this is so good, thanks for this page n pic about my town : vilcun is my life n the mountains of the country thanks this makes me feel happy |
| 3rd July 2007 BlackManx | wicked!!!! - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia i didnt think you could see the southern cross if you werent in aus... or maybe its just upside down for you! liilt youin all those big mountains! |
| 29th June 2007 Ruth from Wales | Lovely - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Stunning pics and great text as always. I especially liked the "Southern Cross, Lenga Tree" shot. Can't wait to get to Torres del Paine myself in 6 months! Best wishes, Ruth. |
| 29th June 2007 Crazy Canucks | Great Pics - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Stephen, great pics and keep the hard work of putting pics on your travelblog. I personally know the painstaking time and committment of not only taking photos but also putting them into a travelblog. Great work |
| 28th June 2007 amy fung | Your pics are terrific! - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia First of all, Guanaco looks really adorable! The calf, with the long eye lashes and big eyes, is like a girl to me :) The photos of Part 2 are breath-taking, well done. Really look forward to going there some day. What's more, you write well. Keep going! You rock. |
| 28th June 2007 Dr Jon | - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia I saw your photos on the main travelblog page and thought they were paintings. |
| 28th June 2007 Stephen Paul | Million Thanks! - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Thank you all for your kind words. I wish I could quit my day job, but Val you of all people know how we LOVE being Nuke Med Techs! And whena re Wendy and Stuart coming to California?? |
| 27th June 2007 Herb | Fantastic Photos - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Your photos or Torres Del Paine are fantastic. Keep up the great work and have fun on your travels. |
| 27th June 2007 Valerie | Cool! - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Honestly you should quit your day job! Great Pictures. |
| 27th June 2007 anton | - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia I have no words! Beautiful! |
| 27th June 2007 Wendy & Stuart | Professional Photographer... - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia ... making it to the Travelblog homepage yet again ..... Genius!!! Well done and totally justified given the beutiful pics x |
| 27th June 2007 Christa | WOW! - From: Torres del Paine Part 2: After the Storm...Chilean Patagonia Stephen, those are the most incredible, majestic photos. The movement of the clouds, the gorgeous mountains, the crisp colors of the lake and the snow...awesome!!!! |
| 23rd June 2007 Ben | Hey! - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos What a well written and informative blog. Thanks, sincerely, for writing it. |
| 19th June 2007 Stephen Paul | Actually Ms. Manx... - From: Florence Lake, Sierra National Forest: August 2005 Most of the peaks in this area are significantly taller than 3,776 meter Mt. Fuji! Whats more the entire mountain range is over Mt. Fuji's height, not just a tip of a volcano that cheated its way to the top instead of being uplifted my millions of years of tectonic action like everyone else. :) |
| 17th June 2007 Ann B | Nostalgic for the 50's - From: Florence Lake, Sierra National Forest: August 2005 I am researching my family vacation slides from 1952 of this area when we took the Florence Lake ferry and hiked and camped up to Evolution Basin over about 10 days. Your photos are a big help in remembering names and places. Wonderful photos!! I'd love to do it again. Thanks |
| 16th June 2007 Susan | you are one to be admired Stephen....... - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia How does this happen? So sorry and interested at the same time. you are so fortunate to see what you do although this was not what you would imagine. Looking away from the bad and focusing on all the beauty...............I can only feel this sense of envy for all that you do and how you express this to all who read your words. Your pictures as well as your journal are most impressive Stephen..................Don't stop!!! L, Susan |
| 6th June 2007 Stephen Paul | mil gracias - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia Thanks Mrs. Breit!!! |
| 4th June 2007 Laura Breit | Awesome - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia Awesome pics! |
| 4th June 2007 Un Mundo Hermoso | Hotties from Scotland - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia .. and I'm sure this whole experience would have been a lot more devastating if you hadn't met those hotties from Scotland back at the hostel .... Hahahaha. Photos are fab... genuis. Hopefully see you in the states soon. Wendy and Stuart x |
| 4th June 2007 Stephen Paul | Skeleton Key - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia Thanks Ruth! Im looking forward to your upcoming trip! Yeah, I need to find a deadbolt and latch for my tent... :) |
| 4th June 2007 Ruth from Wales | Bad luck - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia Hi Stephen. Stunning photos as always. That's such a shame about your wallet. Hope you have managed to put it all behind you and enjoy the rest of your trip. Make sure you lock your tent next time! |
| 3rd June 2007 Danial | Great shots! - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia Awesome photos Stephen! |
| 2nd June 2007 Yuki-Jen | Brilliant blog! - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia I got a great education on a part of the world i've never ventured out to - thanks heaps! Guanacos are indeed handsome, their eyes beat the cuteness of sparkly anime characters'. Jolly photos, envying your skills...grr;) |
| 2nd June 2007 Stephen Paul | Thanks Again! - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia Thank you Ansty! I heard there's someone else who's getting a little antsy in your family... THOR wants out to start exploring the world!! |
| 2nd June 2007 Antsy | Delicious photos! - From: Torres del Paine Part 1: "The Camelid Tragedy", Chilean Patagonia Great shots Stephen, I like the self portrait the most! |
| 26th May 2007 Stephen Paul | Wrong Answer! - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography [url=http://invasions.bio.utk.edu/invaders/coqui.html]http://invasions.bio.utk.edu/invaders/coqui.html[/url] Im sorry Edward but you are mistaken. Every source I have ever read says Coqui's are frogs of the family of Eleutherodactylus: [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleutherodactylus]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleutherodactylus[/url] |
| 26th May 2007 Edward | Coquis aree not frogs - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Just to clear thing up the coqui is not a Frog.Is a hole different animal and is not from the famaly of thr frogs. |
| 25th May 2007 Yayi | Giving thanks.. - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Absolutely enjoyed the beautiful collection of your pictures during your vacation. Thanks a lot I enjoyed them, thank God for giving us the spectacular beauty and that you were able to enjoy it in person. I plan on going in November, late in the year to avoid the humidity:). Fabulous job with the pics. Hope you can go again. |
| 21st May 2007 BlackManx | So your stealing our trees now!!? - From: Puerto Natales and Environs, Chilean Patagonia Your a poet, do you know it?? Love looking at your pics when i get a chance. |
| 15th May 2007 Antsy | Outstanding! - From: Puerto Natales and Environs, Chilean Patagonia I enjoyed this blog and the photos very much Stephen, thanks for sharing. My favorite image was the Cueva del Milodon :) |
| 15th May 2007 Stephen Paul | Thanks! - From: Puerto Natales and Environs, Chilean Patagonia Thanks so much! I staying up VERY late writing this blog... its like pulling teeth!! :) And Deanna, I think you're going to have to wait a few months right? Winter has arrived in Chile! |
| 15th May 2007 Gunga | Wonderfuf writing - From: Puerto Natales and Environs, Chilean Patagonia Thank you again for your wonderful writing. I will be visiting Puerto Natales in Novemenber. You have opened my eyes as to what to look for. Your description of the mountains was pure poetry. Carolyn |
| 15th May 2007 Deanna | Beautiful blog! - From: Puerto Natales and Environs, Chilean Patagonia I´m living in Chile right now and I really enjoyed your writing and photos! I haven´t heard much about Puerto Natales but now I may need to make a stop down there, as well as the rest of beautiful Patagonia. Happy travels! my blog = www.travelblog.org/bloggers/tweedledeej |
| 4th May 2007 BlackManx | magnificent - From: Lenga Forests and Lonely Roads: Chilean Patagonia just beautiful!!! very impressed, and jealous of all the open space!! go to japan and take some pictures for me please. |
| 2nd May 2007 Stephen Paul | Mil Gracias - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos muchos gracias minedy! Me parece que Sandpoint esta una lugar majestuoso. Los Rocky Mountains esta unico para America, oajala que se gustarlo! Yo necisito mas tiempo alla tambien. Gracias otro vez, mas gallerias de mi ultimo viaje en Chile(april 2007) muy pronto! |
| 1st May 2007 minedy | - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos thanks for the beatiful words about my country,i am from chillan,and i am glad u like my country, i like yours to ,right know i am living in sandpoint,idaho and i really miss chile,but i found your website and i saw all the pictures,makes me feel happy. |
| 30th April 2007 nannette | puerto rico - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Amazing photographic safari. I came across your site looking for puertoricans in california. I was there at the same time you were and was able to see most of the sites you photographed. I'm going back the 17th and I shall take my husband to the Camuy caves which I've never seen. |
| 30th April 2007 lore | super! - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos He estado tantas veces en esos lugares,... pero mis fotos jamŕs serŕn tan grandiosas como las tuyas...super, te felicito! |
| 30th April 2007 Gunga | thank you - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos It was so good of you to share your excitement about Chile with us. 23 years ago my family hosted a wonderful student from Chile and I have wanted to go there ever since. Finally, next November I will visit. Can't wait. Carolyn |
| 27th April 2007 BlackManx | Great! - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos Like the fun for everyone pic! Glad it all improved, nothing like a bit of civilisation, good company and a few drinks to make you feel better! |
| 27th April 2007 Stephen Paul | - From: Emigrant Wilderness: Fall 2006 Wow thanks! The D80 takes great pictures on a tripod, on automatic, manual... |
| 27th April 2007 Stephen Paul | mil gracias - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos Thanks a million Paula! |
| 27th April 2007 Stephen Paul | Finally! - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos Yes finally! 2 years seems like forever, it was good to be back. It only strengthened my obsession! A test I suppose. Spanish, B+. Obsession with Chile, A+ |
| 26th April 2007 Christina Travelbug | You made it!!! - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos Hey Stephen, you made it to Chile!!! GOOD ON YOU MATE!!!!! |
| 26th April 2007 Paula | - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos I loved your pictures!!!!! |
| 26th April 2007 jing | Beautiful - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos Classic city. I like it and wish to go there one time in my life. |
| 26th April 2007 Antsy | sweet photos! - From: A Sacred Hill, A Special City: Santiago de Chile Fotos I can't wait to visit Chile - hopefully next year I can finally realize that dream!!!! :) |
| 18th April 2007 deleted_32415 | - From: Emigrant Wilderness: Fall 2006 great photos, i have a D80 too but you have inspired me to go out and take better photos thank you www.chrisafir.com |
| 12th April 2007 Marshall Lentini | - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos Chilean women are great. All beautiful, friendly, and...truth be told, not at all "difficult". Untapped natural resource! |
| 31st March 2007 Antsy | Awesome! - From: Gila Mountains/Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico: May 2004 Great photos Stephen as usual! I love the caverns photos the most! :) |
| 30th March 2007 Val | Wonderful - From: Sierra Forest, Melting Ice, Migratory Birds: Yosemite Photography I love all of your pictures! How I miss hiking in California! |
| 30th March 2007 BlackManx | You make me laugh!! - From: Sierra Forest, Melting Ice, Migratory Birds: Yosemite Photography Love the sunset silhouette and the tunnel is my favourite ever- I want it blown up and put on my wall, when I have a wall again after Ive traipsed all over Europe. Looking forward to seeing Chile- through your pics of course. Keep in touch xx |
| 22nd March 2007 Apxxx | - From: Emigrant Wilderness: Fall 2006 Oh god is it possible for me to visit these beautiful places in my life ...... |
| 15th March 2007 Stephen Paul | maybe... - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography That might be true, but then again most people living in Puerto Rico who get two weeks off dont want to spend it driving around the entire island! Its the same here for me in California, there are many spectacular places I havnt seen just 3 hours drive away... I used a Nikon 5700 for this trip. I really liked that camera, buit recently upgraded to a Nikon D80. thanks for the compliments!! |
| 14th March 2007 sandy | awesome - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography your pictures are truly beautiful..you've seen more of puerto rico then some of us who actually live here...wow .what camera did you use?? |
| 28th February 2007 Jeffman | Me gusta mi iPod - From: The Perseid Surprise Smokey, this is not 'Nam. This is bowling. There are rules. |
| 22nd February 2007 Jacob | sand - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography why is cuerto recos sand dark? |
| 8th February 2007 Rodrigo | Lindas Fotos - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos Felicitaciones por tus fotos.........muestran la variedad de paisajes de Chileˇˇˇˇ |
| 8th February 2007 Jennyvelisse | Beautiful pictures - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography They captured a lot of what Puerto Rico truly is looking at these pictures reminded me of home. Afterall I am puertorican and I'd like to thank you for taking me back by your pictures. |
| 8th February 2007 BlackManx | Hey You - From: Sonoran Desert, Arizona: April 2004 Feet, cactus, not a good combo. Made me laugh but. Pictures fantastic, did you see Wile E or the Road Runner? PS its not safe to drive while taking pictures, your camera might fall out the window. |
| 2nd February 2007 anonymous | Loved this Steve! - From: SCUBA diving Point Lobos State Reserve Thanks once again for the uplifting visual. I also think you are a wonderful writer. I had the tunes on as I was reading, and had to turn them down. I had to take the whole thing in. i will say again that I admire all that you are. and I think you must have so much beauty locked inside you from all that you do in life. GOOD FOR YOU....that you really send the message of all that is so important...............Our Earth and all it's beauty. Love, Susan |
| 2nd February 2007 BlackManx | Otters Rock!! - From: SCUBA diving Point Lobos State Reserve I love otters! Beautiful pictures, I like the kelp ones the best. So youve done your research on pine trees, what type do we have in Australia? And why does nothing grow under a pine? |
| 1st February 2007 Michael Tosi | You've got the right idea man!!! - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 I must say that one of the most awe-inspiring locations I've ever visited in my life is the Giant Forest. I've been all around the U.S. and some of the Carribean. No where I've traveled am I reminded how magnificent nature truly is, not so far anyway. I must say also that your talent for photography is second-to-none. I was trying to go to the site where you have more of your work...do you know when it will be up and running again? Well, keep up the traveling...I know I will! |
| 30th January 2007 BlackManx | Promises, promises - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 You say your gonna put three new blogs on soon. Enough bundy drinking and get on with it!! |
| 5th January 2007 Stephen Paul | many thanks! - From: Ropi Lake, Autumnal Equinox 2006: Desolation Wilderness For this trip, I used a small point and shoot- the Canon Powershot A95. Good pictures are all about timing, use of light and composition- not the camera. The hike to Ropi Lake can be made substantially shorter by taking the Echo Lake ferry, which only runs in the summer. |
| 4th January 2007 enthusiast | Awesum pics!! - From: Ropi Lake, Autumnal Equinox 2006: Desolation Wilderness Wonderful pictures... it almost felt like i was there.. i am going to this place as soon as i get a chance!! thanks for such attracting pics.. BTW what camera do u have ;-) |
| 20th December 2006 Michael | Thanks! - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos Spent some time on Menorca Espana. Fond memories. This is GOOD. Thanks again for posting it. |
| 6th December 2006 Stephen Paul | maybe or maybe not, but I'll take it! - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 You are far too kind! I dont know if I would go that far, but a commission means I get some sort of payment right?! :) |
| 4th December 2006 Kate Hildebrand | Awesome pictures - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 You should be getting a commission from the National Parks Service |
| 1st December 2006 jeffman | - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 Really nice pics. The backside view of sawtooth is cool and the air looked very clear. |
| 1st December 2006 Stephen Paul | thanks a million - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 Thanks Cranston! Funny, that picture to me isnt my favorite, and I almost didn't include it. Thanks for taking the time to view the pictures... now the next step is to visit the place right? :) |
| 30th November 2006 Cranston | Fantastic - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 Your photos are Fantastic! I love your perspectives, you've really captured the grandeur of the place. I like Stairway Home the best |
| 30th November 2006 Antsy | Thank you - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 Too bad we were out of town for this, I would have dragged my husband and tagged along. Beautiful photos! |
| 30th November 2006 BlackManx | And also... - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 I thought it was special to have a pic on the front page- now youve got your whole journal on there!! Im soooo jealous! |
| 30th November 2006 BlackManx | Bloody Big Trees!! - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 Are they really that big?? My favourite pic is the sunset is coming one, and how do you take photos of the Milky Way?? Im noticing a theme in your pictures, seems im not the only one who likes mountains!!! Though i have to say, my obsession starts and ends with Fuji san, I think your a little more open minded!! |
| 30th November 2006 jrfromafar | my backyard! - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 is nice to see photos of my own back yard literally- I live in Visalia, but have 13.48 luscious foothill acres between Visalia and Three Rivers! |
| 30th November 2006 Stephen Paul | heaps of thanks - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 Thanks Paddy! Now run along and get to that Mackin'.... |
| 30th November 2006 Paddy Mackin | Moro Rock - From: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006 I enjoyed the overnight tour of Moro Rock! |
| 27th November 2006 Camille | Lindo Puerto Rico - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Your pictures of my island are beautiful, thank you for sharing it with the world. |
| 20th November 2006 Jenn | rincon - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography I'm going to Rincon for a week in April and I really enjoyed reading your blog. The photos are fantastic!! |
| 15th November 2006 BlackManx | Glorious Mud!!! - From: Emigrant Wilderness: Fall 2006 Love the mud photos, who'd of thought it could be so beautiful!!! |
| 8th November 2006 Antsy | awesome photos - From: Emigrant Wilderness: Fall 2006 As always, great photos and blog! Hopefully next spring, I'll be able to visit this amazing place :) |
| 3rd November 2006 Christina Travelbug | Wild! - From: Ropi Lake, Autumnal Equinox 2006: Desolation Wilderness Hey Stephen, your pic's rock! Fantastic views, love your images!! Keep them coming! Am a little jealous, think I should move to the states for a bit:-) Cheers, Christina |
| 1st November 2006 jrfromafar | Your photos are the best motivation there is... - From: The Perseid Surprise living in the San Joaquin Valley I am only too familiar with the area. Have been in and around the area many times in years gone by. In my garage hangs my dorment back pack, packed and ready when I am. Just have to get back in shape and in the groove to do it again. |
| 28th October 2006 Amanda | Cool - From: The Perseid Surprise What a beautiful view. Absollutely gorgeous |
| 26th October 2006 BlackManx | Reminds me of Fuji!! - From: Florence Lake, Sierra National Forest: August 2005 Hey, those peaks are about the same height as Fuji though Fuji stands alone so is fairly breathtaking. You should photograph it. Great pics again. |
| 26th October 2006 Jeff | Deja vu... - From: Incredible Conditions at Sequoia National Park: June 2005 Over a year later and your pics are still amazing! That foxtail pine with the penitentes and sunset is awesome. Such an epic trip. |
| 16th October 2006 BlackManx | Great Pics - From: Ropi Lake, Autumnal Equinox 2006: Desolation Wilderness Hi Stephen Paul, I agree, the more photos the better, and yours are amazing!!! |
| 13th October 2006 Stephen Paul | Yes it is.... - From: Ropi Lake, Autumnal Equinox 2006: Desolation Wilderness It is too a long way! Especially for just a n overnight trip when my pack is heavy with beer, pasta and sausages. Hey, even Karen who was on the trip said it was too long- and she is training for a marathon that's 2 months away! |
| 13th October 2006 Antsy | Desolation Wilderness rocks! - From: Ropi Lake, Autumnal Equinox 2006: Desolation Wilderness Great blog, amazing photos. Kudos to giving the well deserved highlight on this wilderness area! :) C'mon 7 1/2 miles is NOT that long, especially if you're treated with AMAZING views like you saw :) |
| 28th September 2006 Christina Travelbug | You're making me SOOO jealous! - From: Hoover Wilderness oh my god, these pic's are incredible! i am getting so jealous and the travelbug is poking me again:-) guess so far it hasn't been on the list but it is now - checking out california that is. keep your blogs coming. cheers, Christina |
| 28th September 2006 Pico | Crystal Clear - From: Hoover Wilderness These are amazing photos Steve. I really appreciate the clarity of the water and excellent use of light and reflection. I'm inspired to visit this area myself. Is it wheelchair accessable? |
| 27th September 2006 Antsy | And they said Zion is overrated! - From: 2 days in Zion National Park Bah! This proves a friend of mine's know-it-all attitude wrong! Zion is beautifully captured by your photos. Thanks for posting! |
| 27th September 2006 Antsy | WOW! - From: Hoover Wilderness Incredible photos! I had this wilderness in mind when I was planning a Labor Day weekend trip. Now that I know how MAGNIFICENT it is, I am surely going to drag my hubby and pooch to check it out. Thanks for posting! |
| 18th September 2006 Ruth from Wales | Looks fun - From: July 4 in the Southern Channel Islands, 2006 Hi Stephen, Thanks for your comment on my Madrid page - sorry I only just saw it! Yep, long-distance travelling is on hold until I have enough money, but the plan is to head to South America next June and mess around there for a year or so - might bump into you in Chile! Great blogs and pics btw. |
| 16th September 2006 Stephen Paul | Muchos Gracias Cristina and Golee! - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography yo disfrute Puerto Rico mucho, y estoy allegre que puedo parte mis fotos... y quisiera regresar a Puerto Rico- habian muhcos cosas que no podrian ver!! |
| 16th September 2006 Golee Pérez | Extraordinario!! - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Te felicito son unas fotos preciosas y provocativas. Definitivamente tienes sensibilidad para captar a travez del lente . Bendiciones para ti! |
| 15th September 2006 Cristina | Great Pictures - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography This is the Puerto Rico I love, the part that sometimes we puertorricans forget about. Amazing pictures! Cheers for la isla del encanto, mi isla del encanto!!! |
| 1st September 2006 Antsy | Great work! - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos Incredible photos Stephen, as usual. Your blog captured much of Chile's charm, great read! |
| 1st September 2006 Antsy | Amazing canyon, incredible photograpy! - From: May in Black Canyon, Lower Colorado River Great photos Stephen! |
| 29th August 2006 janet | amazing - From: The Perseid Surprise The photos are amazing, wow. I just wish I could hike and I'd go with you...at least I can see it through your lens. Your descriptions are a good guide. Thanks for the wonderful trip. you are a great guide. |
| 24th August 2006 Rob | My favourite dive spot - From: 4 Days of March in the North Island, New Zealand Photography Great photos of my favourite dive spot! the Poor Knights is one of the best dive spots in the world and you have captured the character of the place so brilliantly. Pity the light was not better on the day as words cant describe the beauty that abounds here. Thanks Stephen for these magic photos. |
| 17th August 2006 Antsy | Awesome photos, Amazing trip! - From: The Perseid Surprise Love it! Great photos!!! |
| 2nd August 2006 Elizabeth | Amazing! - From: 4 Days in the South Island of New Zealand, Part II: New Zealand Photography Your pictures are absolutely beautiful. I especiall like "Fox Glacier Hike" and the sheep one (-: That's one thing I remember about are time in NZ when we were kids- the amazing colors in the sulfer ponds etc.... I soooooooo wish I were better with a camera. I'm getting ready to move to France in Sept. and would love to capture and share moments with friends and family here. Oh well, there's always hope I guess. Take care, Elizabeth |
| 22nd July 2006 Kerrie | Love NZ! - From: 4 Days of March in the North Island, New Zealand Photography Youve taken some awesome pics of nz, I think the whangarei pics are great! New Zealand is a great place to visit, and glad you visited my home town of whangarei. |
| 20th July 2006 Ruth from Wales | Wow - From: 2 weeks in Chile, Summer: Chile Valle Central fotos Hi there. Great blog on Chile. I can't wait until I get there (finally!) next year! Keep up the good work. |
| 18th July 2006 Stephen Paul | Many thanks! - From: 4 Days of March in the South Island, Part I: New Zealand Photography Thank you both so much for your kind words. I look forward to posting, and travelling, more! |
| 17th May 2006 Todd Davis | Spot On - From: 4 Days of March in the South Island, Part I: New Zealand Photography Janet is right, Stephen you do have a real gift. Your photography tells me you have the eye. Your narative is inviting as well. I feel like I'm there or at least want to go. Many thanks. |
| 17th May 2006 Janet Villadsen | Amazing - From: 4 Days of March in the South Island, Part I: New Zealand Photography I am so impressed with your pictures, travel descriptions, and the way you made it feel like I was there. You are very talented, Stephen. I wish I could travel with you sometime. |
| 12th April 2006 Helen | Proud to be a New Zealander - From: 4 Days of March in the North Island, New Zealand Photography The pictures are great and the trevel log is free publicity for the toruist board. |
| 3rd April 2006 Monica | Bello! - From: 4 Days of March in the North Island, New Zealand Photography It all looks so beautiful, I already set one of them as my desktop background...did you take pictures of the big cities? I'd like to have an idea of how the urban NZ looks like... |
| 29th March 2006 Antsy | cool blog, great photos! - From: 4 Days of March in the North Island, New Zealand Photography I love the Whangarei and Waipoua photos. Hiking and swimming - excellent combo! Thanks for sharing, New Zealand is niiice! :) |
| 6th March 2006 Regina | Amazing pictures - From: 2 weeks in Puerto Rico, Rincon, Puerto Rico Photography Great Pictures! I will be following your blog! good luck |
