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A Moment
Posted by on September 25, 2016
I went on a short backpacking trip this weekend. Up to Pollock Pines and then 29 miles into the mountains to park at Loon Lake. Where my companions and I set off for a five mile hike to Buck Island Lake. I learned a few things. I can hike five miles up and down ridges and mountains with a backpack on and make it. But just barely. My old groin tear has caused significant weakness in my right leg. If I want to continue doing these types of things I can no longer ignore it. I need to do something about it.
I also learned that in a place that didn’t seem primed for a great sunset picture (the sun went behind the mountain ridge far too early and there were no clouds) some times if you just wait long enough. It’s simple, it’s dark, but this may just be my new favorite. I took it with my phone suddenly, when I looked out over the lakes surface and saw the little bit of glow at the horizon and thought “Maybe.” Now, I think, “Most definitely.”
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Yes, nice shot.iPhone? Cheers Jamie.
Yes, an IPhone. I had my digital SLR with me, but it was in my backpack and I didn’t feel like getting it out right at that moment.
It is written that iPhone has best low light camera? Certainly worked well there. I don’t think my droid could have done as well. Many photography writers are pointing out that dedicated image captures are becoming an anachronism now. When you can capture images like that on phones.
Nice one! Cheers Jamie.
Yes it did. It would have taken a lot more work to get this picture with my SLR.
Wonderful. So in between flying all over the dang place in pretty sure I saw a post from you saying you’re publishing Northville. True story?
Yes, I am. It may still be … hell, let’s just say I hope to get it done by the end of the year. I need to fix a few things editing-wise and I need to get a cover for the thing.
Sounds like you’ve been busy, by the way. But I see you’re still getting some writing in. Hope you’re doing well!
Very very little writing at the moment. Sneak in a few words here and there, a bit frustrating, but the time has ebbed on me.
It happens. Life gets in the way.
Beautiful shot! I like how what’s left of the color is all concentrated in that one spot in the saddle of the hills. Bet it was quiet up there …
All except for the wind that kept rushing through the trees and shaking my tent. Over and over again throughout the night. It was a nice spot.