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July 22nd 2007
Published: October 29th 2007
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When I finally left Crater Lake on thursday night, twilight bathed the forest and peaks in a calm blue light. After some curves through the forest, the road made an abrupt right turn. Ahead of me was 30 km of a downhill and lonely road, which I proceeded to test the maximum speed of my VW Golf yet again. 180 km/h was the maximum velocity, which had to save me at least 4 minutes on the 3 hour dri... Read Full Entry



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Stephen Paul
Stephen Paul
I grew up in a small town. I went to Uni. I started taking pictures afterwards in 2000. Several cross country road trips and 3 summers in the Sierra Nevada forced me to fall in love with the outdoors. In 2004 I began working full time, taking advantage of every free weekend and holiday while liquidating my yearly vacation for bigger trips to other countries. I especially love conifer forests and alpine mountains. I'm currently taking pictures of Kids and Models, check out my Facebook page for details! [url=ht... full info
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Newberry Crater Rim hikerNewberry Crater Rim hiker
Newberry Crater Rim hiker
Smooth and Creamy, obsidian glassSmooth and Creamy, obsidian glass
Smooth and Creamy, obsidian glass
Lone WatchmanLone Watchman
Lone Watchman
Newberry Crater viewsNewberry Crater views
Newberry Crater views
River Otter, High Desert MuseumRiver Otter, High Desert Museum
River Otter, High Desert Museum
Looking towards BendLooking towards Bend
Looking towards Bend
View of Mt. Shasta from BendView of Mt. Shasta from Bend
View of Mt. Shasta from Bend
Newberry Crater Volcanic Monument displayNewberry Crater Volcanic Monument display
Newberry Crater Volcanic Monument display
Native Interpretation of the LandNative Interpretation of the Land
Native Interpretation of the Land
reminds you a bit of Chile, doesn't it?
Native American shelterNative American shelter
Native American shelter
Native American jewelryNative American jewelry
Native American jewelry
River Otter Face!River Otter Face!
River Otter Face!
Pacific Northwest in 1850Pacific Northwest in 1850
Pacific Northwest in 1850
precarious positionprecarious position
precarious position
River Otter again..River Otter again..
River Otter again..
White Pines growing in Black GlassWhite Pines growing in Black Glass
White Pines growing in Black Glass
Oregon MountainsOregon Mountains
Oregon Mountains



31st October 2007

Kate Hildebrand
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Hey Stephen!
Great to see you're still traveling! I'm stuck at school lately living vicariously. Thailand's next, huh?
31st October 2007

Mercurycatcher
Michael Diamond

Precarious Hiker
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!
3rd November 2007

BlackManx
Amy Hall

Just beautiful
Hey mr philosophical.......... so youve quit smoking right. one of my favourite blogs. xx
14th May 2008

christina
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i am speckless... WOW< fucken WOW!!
7th February 2009

Rick Gonzales
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Awesome...!
What a beautiful place to be...thanks for sharing these pics...!

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