I’ve been off the net for a while …its now Saturday, 30 Aug……Though I haven’t take a break from trying to make “memories”…I went exploring areas I had not been to before; retraced some previous memories and relaxed more than previous trips….
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Made my way back to Mormon Row to see if I could capture a photo of another Barn that I missed on the previous trip..the conditions didn't develop as nice as last time, but I’m happy I got out there.
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Next I went for a drive off the Beaten path called Signal Mountain Road….you gain over 1000 ft in elevation, ..narrow road, though paved…Its well worth the drive….they have a couple of viewing areas and with magnificent vistas…and it gives you a whole new prospective of the entire area, from the valley of Jackson, to a different view of the Tetons..
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Another place worth visiting is Two Ocean Lake Trailhead area…If you want to hike they have at least two defined trails, plus kayaking is allowed…bring your bear spray….Black Bears roam.
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Also went up Jenny lake one morning…what an awesome drive and the best time to photograph the Tetons…you get several looks at the Mountain Range, plus you also have a Lake to include in your memory bank…The only downside…if you can call it that, has been the hazy conditions, which makes it difficult to get any great shots. But I’n not complaining…I’m just happy to have the opportunity to be here…
They say T-storms are moving in this afternoon and will run through tomorrow…Mmmmm…another chance for a Rainbow shot, I am getting greedy…aren’t I…Have yet to see a Bear, Moose, Elk, Fox or any other wildlife…I thinking they left town due to the Labor Day weekend crowd moving in…and Boy are they here…the Campgound went from 3 campers to a Full House…all with ATV’s or Motor Cross Bikes…Inaddition, Lynyrd Skynyrd is giving a outdoor Concert Sunday evening….
BTW, several folks sent me e-mails asking if I had “photo shopped” the Casita rainbow shot…NO…First, I’m not into “creating” photo’s….yes I may add some contrast, crop, add or take away shadows, but I’m not into changing the scene, ie..Create a lake in front of Mt Rushmore, add a Moon to a scene…or add a rainbow to my Casita, etc……I’m not going to change the environment that Mother Nature provides me….and what happened with the rainbow is why I love photography, like the time I was looking for some Elk and came across two Bear Cubs playing in a tree…it’s the magic moments that creates special memories!…Have a Super Labor Day weekend…I plan on heading to Yellowstone this coming Monday….Horst sends
They may not be up to your standards, but look great to me. Hope you find the wdlife soon. Hard to believe none up toward two ocean trailhead. Keep up the good work...jc
ReplyDeleteStill no wildlife...woe is me :) Thanks for your positive comments on the photo's...BTW my Bride told me a long time ago that I have no "standards"...haha..Take care my Friend...Horst sends
DeleteHorst, I have only seen "the end of the rainbow" once and I almost drove off the road staring at it. Your rainbow photo ranks up there as another once-in-a-lifetime perfect shot.
ReplyDeleteI am loving seeing you out wandering around doing what you love best!
I appreciate your comments!!...and you are so on target about "doing what I love best"....I am having more fun than is legal.. :)..Take care...Horst sends
DeleteBeen away from Blogger for awhile and trying to get caught up....having difficulty as each shot of yours must be enlarged and then time must be taken to feel the emotions. The beauty of the mountains, water has brought tears to my eyes more than once this morning. Thank you.
ReplyDelete( I would love to tag along if you ever decided to do some teaching.)
Thank you for taking the time to express those thoughts...it makes sharing this all worth while...and more..any time you want to tag along is fine..though I don't know what I can contribute....maybe you, Jerry and me can have a "Photo feast" :)...take care Horst sends
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