First efforts with new camera system

[WWMtnGal]

I just think that photo is so incredible of the snow, you have done such a terriffic job with your photos!

MtnGal

[Wrightwood]

WWMtnGal that photo was before he got his expensive camera, just tell him it's so-so 

[Wildman]

2nd one - Hwy 2 turnout - near Desert Front Rd ??

After you mention it, I think you're right.  The ridge in right corner is possibly Pinon Mesa.  I'm still looking for that folder with tons of incredible snow pictures.

[Wildman]

Gonna try and share something a little different.  Over Labor Day, worked for the Forest Service up in Monache Meadows as one of the OHV Rangers.  We stayed in an old cabin with a woodburning stove that was a delight to use and kept the place warm.  We also packed out some supplies and mules that had been in most of the summer.  I just finished making some stationary cards for my friend who is many things, including a packer.  I used my Photoshop program to change the look of the photos a bit.  He really liked them.  Thought I was some kind of painter.....

The first one is the coffee pot on the stove in the morning light. Coffee somehow tastes better when boiled over cast iron stove.



The horse and mules stand patiently at the cabin's hitching rail..ready to get their panniers loaded and go to work.



There's a couple more that kind of finish the story but my server is down for maintenance.  I'll post them later.

[Wildman]

The cabin we stayed in has a pasture surrounding it.  Like a my place, the horses graze where the morning light takes off the chill.  Even on Labor Day, there was a freezing frost every morning. 



Monache Meadows is one of the largest meadows in the Sierras.  There are trails and two tracks that wind around all of it.  The dust in the distance is the pack string crossing the meadow.  The grand vistas remind you of simpler times.



This is one of the creek crossings that can give a packer trouble if the string is fresh.  Here's my friend coming out of Snake Creek Crossing.



There you have it.  I made him a series of cards and envelopes with these pictures and more.  I didn't tell him that using the Photoshop techniques can cover up a multitude of photographic sins.

[ForestGal]

Really cool pics, Wildman!!  Keep 'em coming!

[Wrightwood]

Those would make beautiful cards.

Nice job

[Chuck]

Great photo's!!!

Since this is my hobby too, I really see the love and fun you have in taking photo's and appreciate it.

Your new nickname will be "Wrightwoodtwo" since you know who has the official name of "Wrightwood". 

[Goldie]

Great job Wildman - and you are so right about the technique covering up some mistakes, I use that also to make cards.

Those are really nice - thanks for sharing.

[FlowerFanatic]

Very nice shots!

[Wildman]

[Nolena]

Very nice!
You definitely have an artistic eye! 

[betsylou]

ForestGal, I would be happy to help you with your camera and getting your pics on your computer.  I tried to send you a direct message here but couldn't, so if
you would like, email me at betsylou802@yahoo.com.
If you need the software or cables or card readers, I have them and would would love to teach you this
somewhat simple process, that certainly exceeds the
image you see in your LCD screen!  Please contact me anytime,
Betsy AKA betsylou

[Wildman]

These guys are the American Gold Finches that show up around October and stay until Spring.  I believe that they move to the high country after they leave here.  They eat those tiny seeds that cost like they are made of gold.  Neat to watch and they really like to hang upside down when they eat.  This feeder sits outside our window and they provide hours of entertainment watching them.  The males are brightly colored and match the autumn leaves for a while.

[WWMtnGal]

Another fine photo Wildman!

[Nolena]

Very nice!
Thistle seed eaters. And it is expensive.

[2CatMama]

We have some of these birds that hang out in our peach tree pretty much all year.  I didn't know the like thistle seeds, but they LOVE ripe peaches.  All the peaches from the top of the tree are half-eaten when we get them down.  The cats love to watch them fly in and out of the branches. (Catnip patch planted at the base of the tree.  Cats roll around all morning getting high)

[Breezymtns]

INCREDIBLE shots wildman!  Like I said at the Winter Ops mtg.  I am gonna buy me a camera like that when I win the lotto    

[Nolena]

For you camera people:
I went for a long walk by Swarthout Creek in Wrightwood today. Now that the nights are freezing, the photo ops. there are awesome! 
Check it out.

[Wildman]