 Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006: Photos 42 to 51 |
Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006: Photos 42 to 51
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November 29th 2006 by Stephen Paul
Once again, my Evite for an overnight trip to see a Meteor shower fell on deaf ears. With not one person interested or able to make it, there was only one option- go alone and experience nature in its purest form- free from social distractions!
Sequoia National Park was created by Congress in 1890, becoming the Second National Park in the United States- established even before Yosemite. Only Yellowstone National Park, created in 1872, is older. When logging of the Giant Sequoia's began in the late 1800's, locals from Visalia and Fresno championed efforts to save these ancient sentinels of
Full Text Entry: Moro Rock, Sequoia National Park: November 2006
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Dense Conifer Forest, Sequoia National Park
the two peaks are left, Mt. Silliman and Right, Alta Peak 11,204 ft(3015 meters). Half of these trees are untouched old growth Sequoia. The rest is equally impressive stands of White Fir, Red Fir, J... [more]
Dense Conifer Forest, Sequoia National Park
You can tell all the different trees by the color and spread of the crown. On the top of this ridge with rounded tops are the mature Sequoia's. The sindply arm trees look like White Fir.
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November 30th 2006 - Paddy Mackin: Moro Rock
I enjoyed the overnight tour of Moro Rock!
Thanks Paddy! Now run along and get to that Mackin'....
November 30th 2006 - jrfromafar: my backyard!
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!
November 30th 2006 - BlackManx: Bloody Big Trees!!
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!!
November 30th 2006 - BlackManx: And also...
I thought it was special to have a pic on the front page- now youve got your whole journal on there!! Im soooo jealous!
November 30th 2006 - Antsy: Thank you
Too bad we were out of town for this, I would have dragged my husband and tagged along. Beautiful photos!
November 30th 2006 - Cranston: Fantastic
Your photos are Fantastic! I love your perspectives, you've really captured the grandeur of the place. I like Stairway Home the best
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? :)
December 1st 2006 - jeffman:
Really nice pics. The backside view of sawtooth is cool and the air looked very clear.
December 4th 2006 - Kate Hildebrand: Awesome pictures
You should be getting a commission from the National Parks Service
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?! :)
January 30th 2007 - BlackManx: Promises, promises
You say your gonna put three new blogs on soon. Enough bundy drinking and get on with it!!
February 1st 2007 - Michael Tosi: You've got the right idea man!!!
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!
October 31st 2007 - brodiemash: Abandoned house
My family used to own the property that abandoned house is on....along with the house. Crazyness....
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...
January 14th 2008 - Slater: Home!
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).
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