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<p style="text-align: center;">Weather Issues mostly define the past year</p><br />
<p>Living in the Great Basin Desert of Nevada and only an hour drive from East Central California this past year's weather has been a big issue. The National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) has listed 2021 as the driest year over the past 127 years.</p>
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In the past years January was my best month for catching a snow covered landscape. <br /><br /> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdeQ3YmpF7K2GSsG6IIiM998muYtRh4M4-5QUOpZRqgMZ7KRngIR4Hgy8XlMM2NvEJ7AwaKbo6TU1mUTKnvj2KA1-lBAt4VIXspZ5mTRzEZT0wjFC_1SuUCBKYHN1_hLpCbgGrDghpghhpNvkI16aQLap0Nhal6CLCqfSOBg3FmB4qo9Y2SzUOM2RA=s504" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="504" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdeQ3YmpF7K2GSsG6IIiM998muYtRh4M4-5QUOpZRqgMZ7KRngIR4Hgy8XlMM2NvEJ7AwaKbo6TU1mUTKnvj2KA1-lBAt4VIXspZ5mTRzEZT0wjFC_1SuUCBKYHN1_hLpCbgGrDghpghhpNvkI16aQLap0Nhal6CLCqfSOBg3FmB4qo9Y2SzUOM2RA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The lack of adequate moisture in winter and early spring left the desert floors dry. 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The smoke drifted for hundreds of miles and it was extremely unhealthy to be outdoors. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4kO_9TZfYkA6dONWOV5qOQOjAaRDsluRXfs6NOL3QYSrVZOmyf5nIHKqy_VATtRSncZFmXLpXsEmQg748d8-2F2RAu1kAEVvv0GL1RiWJdqkHfvK4Tw0gRAmPdUjjZTOtGocXFpmXvZJoRJffi37Fw9lfqwOMDQmuO3wMWefCSD2yxnfmxyaMzzWB=s576" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="576" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj4kO_9TZfYkA6dONWOV5qOQOjAaRDsluRXfs6NOL3QYSrVZOmyf5nIHKqy_VATtRSncZFmXLpXsEmQg748d8-2F2RAu1kAEVvv0GL1RiWJdqkHfvK4Tw0gRAmPdUjjZTOtGocXFpmXvZJoRJffi37Fw9lfqwOMDQmuO3wMWefCSD2yxnfmxyaMzzWB=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> On a positive note, we were treated to a partial lunar eclipse in the early morning hours of August 28th. The weather seemed to cooperate with clear skies for this event. <br /><br /> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyV08xK9Q-RyK44qlmTq_doOaZkZ5SkF1LmjEkevsoYnJTkegtvC377GnpckdVvmBOy-P9UAcxBcP1m5rsKaJZGIJiOPsUUH7v5VaX-lJxbUa4e6uyoh7hxcteQiJYZ6r2wcdQsEnBdu9fllM_TBEBAFGOeZmv7ata8fzEl_E3U-kkYI7WD4leAu_C=s504" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="504" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgyV08xK9Q-RyK44qlmTq_doOaZkZ5SkF1LmjEkevsoYnJTkegtvC377GnpckdVvmBOy-P9UAcxBcP1m5rsKaJZGIJiOPsUUH7v5VaX-lJxbUa4e6uyoh7hxcteQiJYZ6r2wcdQsEnBdu9fllM_TBEBAFGOeZmv7ata8fzEl_E3U-kkYI7WD4leAu_C=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">The lack of moisture not only effects the desert flora, it also impacts the color changes of foliage in autumn. A day trip to Virginia Lake in Mono County, California found that most of the aspens had either dropped their leaves or the colors were not as vibrant.<br /><br /> <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeSMUU7bXn0K1DfZX9aU3Q_VKSBK2e_U90uLL8IiRfkOvOaypXFnzj1Q4P9vwokXAqkIkRuPmBXyTxPPGehdCpKYmOIYYXzbuvfswQj7kKXBTYZXRqTL3N163Pb_ICHkDfTiR7Go87ijHNUtSUXgQdjBOrG73TbXmiisW5PTHkWkhR_MSwHgsq37ta=s504" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="504" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjeSMUU7bXn0K1DfZX9aU3Q_VKSBK2e_U90uLL8IiRfkOvOaypXFnzj1Q4P9vwokXAqkIkRuPmBXyTxPPGehdCpKYmOIYYXzbuvfswQj7kKXBTYZXRqTL3N163Pb_ICHkDfTiR7Go87ijHNUtSUXgQdjBOrG73TbXmiisW5PTHkWkhR_MSwHgsq37ta=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> With the arrival of late autumn, the weather has started to producing more moisture with rain and even snow. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR8cNm57oajZLmck-UVtD7F25MDASNCYXObBGwmnErg93Ang5RSKOYAkgy8C4CvEJRBT-n-G7dfQAlsxEhS5xW_hCVg8BW8Gp1ifq6pszJs-hK1jVPpWLyBrWaU1arWD6VY8Cf9-UcW0OTrmIPPP7dXOjXW4V4HJPxV8GwVFUNqrs440nWXmZ4UBIV=s504" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="353" data-original-width="504" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR8cNm57oajZLmck-UVtD7F25MDASNCYXObBGwmnErg93Ang5RSKOYAkgy8C4CvEJRBT-n-G7dfQAlsxEhS5xW_hCVg8BW8Gp1ifq6pszJs-hK1jVPpWLyBrWaU1arWD6VY8Cf9-UcW0OTrmIPPP7dXOjXW4V4HJPxV8GwVFUNqrs440nWXmZ4UBIV=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div><div></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Along with all the weather changes Covid-19 was still a huge issue and my personal goal in life has been to stay as healthy as possible. 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My first impression when I drove up to the Chemung Mill and Mine, was I at the right place or was this a huge barn? There were no markers or information posts. Checking the GPS and it did indicate that I had arrived at Chemung. </div>
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The Chemung Mine was established around 1909 by Steve Kavanaugh when he was hired to dig for a gold vein. It was named after his hometown in Illinois. </div>
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Weathered structures of buildings with interesting shapes stood tall against the rugged terrain. </div>
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Following a trail back toward the south entrance, a panoramic view of most of the buildings came into sight. </div>
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The Chemung Mine was torn down and rebuilt 3 times. </div>
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Today, most of the buildings are the state of ill repair, due either to the harsh desert elements or acts of vandalism. </div>
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A large drum next to the road was showing the weathering from a harsh life in the high desert. </div>
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My caution of the dangers in abandoned buildings was overcome by my curiosity to see what lies within. An electrical wire still dangles from the side of a structure; I’ve got to get a closer view. </div>
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At the opening and overhead, I see massive beams supporting huge metal wheels. To the right is a cement tank and a white powdery substance covers most of the floor. </div>
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Hoping there are no earthquakes in the area, I continue walking further inside.</div>
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I have since learned that the white powder could be a form of lime used for altering pH during gold extraction. However, I did keep a safe distance since I know that cyanide was also used in the mining of gold. </div>
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<br /><br /><br />The Chemung Mine had at one time been a good producer of gold, however, the operation was constantly plagued by legal issues. </div>
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As I stood at the back entrance to the mill with an open mine shaft to the right, I was thinking of going inside for a closer look. However, for some reason, I turned and walked back down the rocky trail. Now I wonder if the mine is haunted and did my instinct keep me from danger? There is a rumor that Kavanaugh, the mine’s founder was thrown into a mine shaft for cheating his employees. </div>
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With the feel of autumn in the air, it’s always fun to spend some time in the higher elevations. After hearing about the abandoned Chemung Mine near Bridgeport, California I planned a day trip for some photo-adventures. Checking on the Internet, I also learned of the Masonic Ghost Town that was just three miles past the Chemung Mine. </div>
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<br /><br />To arrive at these locations, I took the Mason Road which is just past the Bridgeport Reservoir. Starting out, the scenic dirt road was wide and fairly well maintained. </div>
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<br /><br />Arriving at the Chemung Mine, the day was still young so I decided to go on to the Masonic Ghost Town. </div>
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<br /><br />Up ahead, the road was becoming narrower and did not appear to be maintained. I was not too concerned since I was in a 4-wheel drive truck with aggressive tires. Stands of aspen trees just turning to fall colors accented the rugged landscape. </div>
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<br /><br />Just before reaching the Masonic Ghost Town I decided go and check out the road on foot. It’s best to be cautious and not get stuck far from civilization! </div>
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<br /><br />When gold was discovered near this area, the town was founded in 1862 by the Freemasons, therefore giving it the name of Masonic. At one time, the town had 3 levels: the Upper Town of Lorena housed the mine offices and a post office; Middle Town was the largest with a hotel, general store, stage station, school and post office; and Lower Town was anchored by the Pittsburg-Liberty Mill. </div>
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<br /><br />On this day in 2018, not many of the structures were still standing--either due to acts of nature or vandalism. <br /><br />What caught my eye was the workmanship on the rock walls and how the structures were built into the rock formations. </div>
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The remains of a stone house left its legacy against the weathering of nature. </div>
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To the left I saw a metal plaque on an outcropping of rocks. </div>
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On closer observation, the plaque told the legacy of Masonic. </div>
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<br /><br />As my eyes wandered across to the west, I noticed what appeared to be an aerial tramway. I have since read that the tramway was used to transport ore from the mines in Lower Town. And this structure deserves a repeat visit on another trip for a closer view!</div>
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With Halloween fast approaching, I thought it would be fun to list 13 of the spookiest places where I have been for photos. </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #13 Deadman's Creek. </div>
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<br /> How did such a serene place get this spooky name? Back in 1861 two prospectors went searching for a gold vein. The burned and headless body of the one partner, Robert Hume was discovered in a shallow grave near the creek and later his head was found floating in the stream. When questioned, his partner blamed the death on an Indian attack but he then disappeared before he was arrested! <br /><br /> </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #12 Convict Lake</div>
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<br /><br />How would a pristine lake clear as glass and set against the backdrop of the Sierra Nevada get such an ominous name? In 1871 a bunch of escaped convicts held up at this lake; there was a shootout with the local posse and two of the members were killed. On late fall afternoons; listen quietly and the sound of bullets may be heard echoing through the canyons. </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #11 Death Valley</div>
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<br />In this land of extreme contrast, a wrong turn could become fatal. One of the hottest places on Earth with a below-sea-level basin of salt flats as far as the eye can see. Death Valley was named by gold prospectors in 1849 when they traveled across the valley and many perished in the attempt. </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #10 Rhyolite, Nevada </div>
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<br /><br />Nevada’s ghost town near Death Valley was a short-lived success story. When its gold mines played out in 1909 so did the town. On a full moon night, looking through the remaining structures, you can feel the spirits of the old west, and maybe catch a glimpse of some spirits who refuse to move on. <br /><br /> </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #9 Spring Mountain Ranch State Park </div>
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<br />The ranch house seems a peaceful place to visit during the day. But beware on those long, dark winter nights when drawers rattle and doors slam and nobody is there except for a lonely ranger. This working cattle ranch was owned by the famed German actress Vera Krupp of Krupp diamond fame and she still protects her legacy from unwanted intruders. <br /><br /> </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #8 Bodie Ghost Town State Park, California</div>
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<br />Bodie State Historic Park is a genuine California gold-mining ghost town where visitors can walk the deserted streets that once housed 10,000 residents. However beware and take only memories or the Bodie Curse will get you! Many an unfortunate person has been known to return even the smallest pebble. For you see, Waterman Bodie for whom the town was named, keeps a close watch over anyone tempted to collect any souvenirs not for sale in the gift shop. <br /><br /> </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #7 Chemung Mine, California</div>
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<br />Founded in 1906, the Chemung Mine was a good producer of gold, however legal issues were a constant problem. It was torn down and rebuilt 3 times and then abandoned by 1939. A warning to all visitors--stay away on Saturdays, especially at night because that is when the ghosts of dead miners come out. There are reports of unfortunate campers who did not head this warning never to be seen again<br /><br /> </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #6 Stokes Castle, Austin, Nevada </div>
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<br /> <br />Who would ever think a three-story stone castle would be built out in the lonely desert of Central Nevada? Anson Phelps Stokes was a mine developer, railroad magnate and banker that designed his1897 castle after visiting Italy. Built by the sweat and brawn of local workers with large pieces of native granite, it was only used as a summer home by Stokes for a short time. Sitting abandoned today, but by the light of the moon you might catch a glimpse of the workers toiling away. <br /><br /> </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #5 Goldfield, Nevada</div>
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<br /><br />Boarded up buildings are desolate reminders at Nevada’s most haunted ghost town. The boomtown that once housed 30,000 residents and produced $11million in gold was short lived when the veins ran shallow. On a dark, snowy day there’s a shiver up your back, could it be the wind or a spirit coming to indulge at the longest bar in the history of mining towns? <br /><br /> </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #4 Delamar, Nevada</div>
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<br /><br />A lonely arch seems welcoming to the ghost town of Delamar. And in the late 1800’s, the mines produced $13.5 million in gold. However, the town had a dark side, when the gold was crushed it created a fine dust from the quartzite which gave the miners silicosis. Thus the town became known as the “Widowmaker”! <br /><br /> </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #3 Aurora, Nevada </div>
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<br />The mining town of Aurora, Nevada was founded in 1860 and named for Aurora, the goddess of dawn. In it’s heyday, the population had grown to 10,000 and produced $27 million worth of gold by 1869. Today, much of the town has been destroyed by vandals except for the graveyard which is protected by many a long departed spirit.</div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #2 Pioche, Nevada </div>
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<br /> In the 1860’s the mining town of Pioche had a reputation for being the baddest town in the west, badder than Tombstone or even Dodge City! The “Hanging Tree” still stands and can be seen silhouetted against a full moon. </div>
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Spooky Places Countdown #1 Spooky Rock Outcropping, Nevada </div>
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<br /><br />Spooky Rock Outcroppings are actual formations from lava flows in the Garfield Flat Thrust that go back million of years. Resembling a scene from <i>The Danse Macabre</i>, the curved and elongated rocks appear as hooded characters with grimacing looks that definitely send chills up the spine as the sun sets on a late autumn day. </div>
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A return visit to Conway Summit a few weeks later in July found even more wildflowers in bloom. So many different species were thriving at an elevation around 8,143 feet (2,482 m) in a short stretch of the road to Virginia Lake, just off U.S. 395 in Mono County, California. </div>
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The yellow was Sulfur Buckwheat, <i>Eriogonum umbellatum</i>, a species of wild buckwheat. This plant was used by Native Americans for a number of medical purposes. </div>
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The blue flowers were the Silvery Lupine, <i>Lupinus argenteus</i>, which is in the legume family.</div>
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<br />The lavender-purple was the California Showy Milkweed, <i>Asclepias speciosa</i>, which is a great pollinator for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. The fibers from this plant were used by Native Americans to make ropes, nets and other items.</div>
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Across the road there was a thick cluster of showy red flowers, the Desert Paintbrush, <i>Castilleja chromosa</i>.</div>
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<br />Small yellow flowers of the Five Finger Cinquefoil, <i>Potentilla erecta</i>, stood out from green, five-parted leaves. For such a tiny plant, this Cinquefoil has a number of interesting uses. It offers an important food source to pollinators, rabbits and other wild critters. Furthermore, its young shoots are eaten with salads and it is even used in magic spells to ward off evil. </div>
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A nice grouping of Skyrocket or Scarlet gilia, <i>Ipomopis aggregate</i> flowered against the rocky bank of the road. </div>
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The Nude Buckwheat, <i>Eriogonum nudum</i>, named for its naked stem was growing in numerous places. At least one butterfly subspecies (Apodemia mormo langei) uses naked buckwheat as its primary food source. </div>
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The Sierra Angelica, <i>Angelica lineariloba</i>, is native to the Sierra Nevada in California and Nevada at 6000 to 10,600’ elevations. </div>
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On a day trip to Eastern Sierra’s higher elevations, what could be more rewarding than coming across a huge section of wildflowers blooming along the roadside? Just before the July 4th weekend, I took a drive over toward Virginia Lake in Mono County, California. Turning off U.S. 395 at the Conway Summit, I noticed yellow wildflowers standing out against the green landscape. </div>
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<br /><br />As I stopped to catch a scenic view of the mountains that still had traces of snow, patches of lavender blooms stood out in the foreground. </div>
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<br /><br />Driving forward a short distance, the rocky banks on either side of the road were accented with clusters of lavender and periwinkle. </div>
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At closer observation, I realized these were Sierra Penstemon flowers. </div>
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Many of the Penstemon were growing with tall, lanky Lupines which had just started to bud. </div>
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<br /><br />Moving further along the road and to my delight a group of scarlet Beaked Beardtongue stood out next to more periwinkle Penstemon. </div>
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Up in the distance and swaying in the breeze a large area of red caught my attention. </div>
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I had to tread safely along the narrow, rocky shoulder of this road and keep a watch for passing cars. </div>
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<br /><br />Getting a closer look, the reds were Desert Paintbrushes. I’ve never seen so many growing in such a small area!</div>
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This photo-adventure was like being in a lush alpine flower garden!</div>
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<br /><br />Accents of orange against the subtle green desert sage caught my eye. These flowers are the Applegate’s Paintbrush and the first I had ever encountered growing wild. </div>
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<br /><br />Numerous stands of Mule’s Ears with yellow flowers and elongated leaves were inter-spaced through out the road side. </div>
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<br />The day was moving along and the winds were getting stronger, it was time to head back down. What a thrill to just happen on so many wildflowers. I have learned from past experience to follow my yearnings and allow the adventure come to me. </div>
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Well, I took a road-trip to Nevada’s backcountry on the Lucky Boy Pass Road and decided to try my luck with the rugged Corey Peak trail. Corey Peak stands at 10,501’ (3.201 m) and is the second highest summit in the Wassuk Range of Western Nevada. </div>
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<br /><br />Traversing on the narrow, winding trail to reach the summit of Corey Peak requires maneuvering through some dense growth of bushes and trees that are fed by the mountain streams. </div>
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<br /><br />As I ascended the trail, I stopped to marvel at the geological formations in several of the high up rock-outcroppings. What a story these rocks tell. </div>
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<br /><br />I learned that these lizards were the Western Fence Lizards or Spiny Lizards, <i>Sceloporus occidentalis. </i></div>
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<br /><br />Unlike their cousins, the Sagebrush Lizards, the Western Fence Lizards are not usually found in the desert. This was my first encounter with this fascinating creature which grow to around 8.4 inches, 213 mm in length. </div>
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Numerous times I have been asked by aspiring photographers to help them get started selling their photos. I often feel that they think I took some photos, had them printed and was an instant success. In my future blog posts, I hope to recount how over time my road to a successful photographic art career was started.<br />
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After moving to Las Vegas, Nevada from Houston, Texas to follow my dream of becoming a collegiate coach, I discovered the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. I was infatuated with the topography of red sandstone boulders and rugged, colorful mountains. During my Track and Field coaching tenure we would load up the athletes in an UNLV van and go out for distance training along Red Rock’s 13 mile loop. The scenery was so awesome and the higher elevation was slightly cooler than urban streets. </div>
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From sunrise to sunset and even after darkness fell across the desert, I was fueled by the passion to record each inspiring moment in this awesome work of nature. </div>
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One afternoon I was at Pine Creek Trail when I met a law enforcement ranger and he started quizzing me on my new Nikon 8008s film camera. </div>
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Many years ago when I was first becoming serious about my photography, I was also a volunteer with the Red Rock National Conservation Area. My assigned duty since I had a 4-wheel drive CJ-7 Jeep was for trail inspection. I would go out as far as I could drive and then hike the trails looking for illegal fire pits or any trash that needed to be removed. <br />
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After entering some of my photos in the Red Rock Photo Contest, I was invited to do a solo exhibit in the Visitor’s Center Gallery. During the reception, I was to give a talk to the audience about my photos. <br />
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The curator for the gift shop was especially taken with this photo and wanted it available to sell in the Visitor’s Canter. This presented me with a whole new learning curve with commercial printing. The poster was printed with 5,000 copies and sold exclusively at the Red Rock Canyon Visitor’s Center. <br />
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By volunteering and donating my free time I received the benefit of being out in nature doing something that I enjoyed. I also learned from these experiences and they enabled me to follow my dream. <br />
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When I was still a novice during the early days of my art show sojourn I remember a more seasoned artist remarking that doing art shows was like going out in public naked and exposing your innermost soul. She was definitely correct about her feelings. I had been a teacher for many years in both college and secondary, had done my share of public speaking, but standing there displaying my photographic art was the most uncomfortable situation that I had ever experienced.<br />
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I had taken the photograph when driving along Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas, Nevada and saw the cloud forming to the west. I pulled over, parked and managed to get 2 clicks of the shutter before everything changed.<br />
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BTW, the woman who purchased “Carpe Diem” located me at another art show and told me that she loved clouds and collected artwork with unusual cloud formations. </div>
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Do you have that one work of art that stands out from all the rest? Something that brings back fond memories? Or maybe makes a profound statement?<br />
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I was on my first visit to New Mexico and enjoying the White Sands National Monument when I trekked over a sand dune and saw the most perfectly shaped yucca growing on the side of a slope with clouds and mountains in the background. The scene really stood out and grabbed my attention for a photograph.<br />
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After the roll of film was developed, the lab technician commented on what an awesome scene it was and asked to see more of my photography. He told me about an up and coming art festival that I should consider entering with some of my photography. </div>
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To make a long story shorter, I applied to Summerlin Celebration of the Arts and to my surprise was accepted. That was back in 1993 and after all these years, it still seems like only yesterday. Being a novice participating in the art show world, I had much to learn. Fortunately after much constructive criticism from people who were to become my mentors and long hours of studying, I began to develop in to a more seasoned artist.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br /><br />The winter of 2018 has not seen near the amount of snow as in 2017. After a moist cold front moved through the region in early March, I was eager to venture out to eastern California and the High Sierra community, 6,383’ (1,946 m) around Mono Lake. </div>
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<br /><br /> I took a dirt road that might get me a better view of the lake and I was hoping not to get stuck in the icy mud. I was slightly disappointed with the lack of snow on the ground but the mountains were looking very picturesque against the nice blue sky. </div>
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<br /><br />Eventually the road-side opened for a nice view of the mountains to the south--the gateway to Mammoth Mountain and June Lake. </div>
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<br /><br />With this type of winter lighting and the snow covered mountains Mono Lake looked almost like it was frozen. </div>
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<br /><br />In the far distant to the south, trails lined with snow stood out, what great skiing on that fresh powder. </div>
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<br /><br />The view across the north side of this inland sea leaves me with a very surrealistic feeling. Mono Lake is twice as salty as the ocean. </div>
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<br /><br />The docile appearing Mono Dome all covered in snow hardly gives any hint of this area’s volcanic past. </div>
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<br /><br />Snow blankets much of the salty shoreline at this ancient lake and the Black Point basaltic cone</div>
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<br /><br />By late afternoon the sky grows darker and colors become more saturated. The black shape of volcanic Pahoa Island, formed just 300 years ago, begins to reflect in the calm portion of the water. Unworldly “Tufa Towers” calcium-carbonate spires, accent the lake’s foreground. </div>
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<br /><br />Time has come to begin my departure and travel back over Nevada’s 7,638 feet (2,328 meters) Anchorite Pass before ice starts to form on the road. </div>
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<br />No matter what the season photo-exploring around the Mono Lake area always offers the most awesome views. Winter does seem to be my favorite time when the snow covers the high Sierra and accents the rugged terrain. </div>
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Early one frosty February morning I ventured out to try and catch the sunrise at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas Nevada. <br />
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I arrived just before dawn and it was cold! The desert floor was covered in frost which made the cold even more penetrating. <br />
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I waited, moving my hands and legs to try and generate body heat. Just before I was ready to pack up I noticed the slightest hints of pink starting to peek through the thinner clouds. <br />
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And as I watched, the optical phenomenon Alpenglow began to turn the snow accented mountains a fiery red. Alpenglow occurs when the solar disk is just below the horizon, therefore illuminating the opposite horizon with a reddish glow. <br />
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The thrill of the moment quickly warmed my cold body and I was allowed just 2 clicks of the shutter before the sun was obscured behind a thick layer of clouds. <br />
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After watching the exciting Falcon Heavy Test launch I realized that one of the aspects that fascinated me so much while exploring in the Southwestern Desert, was it sometimes looks as if I’m on a different planet. Unusual rock formations, strange shape of trees and multicolored desert floors and can definitely give an out of this world appearance.
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One of my favorite areas with extra-terrestrial features is Buffington Pockets in Southern Nevada. Buffington Pockets is just off Interstate 15, in the Muddy Mountain Wilderness Area of Nevada and not too far from Valley of Fire State Park.
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As I approach Buffington Pockets, I begin to see colorful outcroppings of rounded boulders in light orange hues that appear to have been carefully stacked on top of each other. I begin to wonder is this an American type of Stonehenge? </div>
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A curve in the road and almost hidden out of sight I spot a towering eagle shape in the sandstone rock. Could it be a sentinel watching over to protect this wondrous area? </div>
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One of the most striking outcroppings is a vast prominence of orange
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On a mild day in February, I specifically made a return visit to this area of Buffington Pockets to catch the moon in its early phase over this grouping of rocks. </div>
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Over the eons, nature’s creativity with complex uplifting and faulting, followed by extensive erosion, developed this unworldly landscape. However, it is fun to just imagine that I could be off exploring on one our neighboring planets. We are blessed with such a diverse and wondrous home on our planet, Earth.</div>
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interaction with the scene. The happiness and beauty or the sorrow and
strife; how I focus leaves a lasting impression that might touch the
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The element water can be an awesome force of nature as it cuts through desert floors and carves out canyon walls. On a mild winter day I stopped to check out one of my favorite wildlife retreats at Weber Reservoir. While I was appreciating the nice blue color reflected in the water of the Walker River, I glanced at the deep edges of the bank that was highlighted in the afternoon sunlight. <br />
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How much water and how long did it have to flow to excavate these deep walls, I pondered? And I thought, if only walls could talk! <br />
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I started to approach the cliff that was obtrusively sticking out on the opposite side of the bank only to see a crack in the dirt just a few feet from its edge. Logic marred my photo quest and I realized that if it gave way while I was standing there, I would fall 30 feet down to the water with a ton of dirt covering me. We do have earthquakes in this region.<br />
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Looking across the river to the sculpted hills, I just imagined the forces of water that made these impressions. I then became aware that at this moment my photos were actually documenting scenery which will not remain unchanged. The Walker River is fed predominately from snow melt as it originates from the Sierra Crest. As the waters flow and the rains come, what is here today may not look the same with the passage of time. A feeling of nostalgia crept over me.<br />
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Walking along a tree lined bank, I felt so in touch with this natural environment. It was quiet on this day and the area was void of humans. What a feeling of serenity and being in the moment. <br />
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Just then a big dark bird flew off from the bank right across from where I was standing. As it became airborne and in focus, to my surprise I realized it was a golden eagle. What a rare treat and a species of bird with which I hold a deep emotional bond.<br />
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Water, the element of nature provides the interconnection with all the habitats in this thriving wildlife retreat. Through its driving force water has carved the byways, allowing its flow to nourish and sustain this natural environment. As the sun was dropping low, I started my departure still wondering how long this unique landscape would remain as it was on this nice winter day.<br />
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impression that might touch the viewer on a spiritual level.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Photographing the Lunar Eclipse at Walker Lake, Nevada </span></div>
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Being noted as a photographer who loves chasing full moons, I was excited to try and catch rare triple lunar event of January 31, 2018. Because the eclipse was starting at the early morning hours, around 02:51 PST, I set up for the photos in my backyard with a full view of the western sky. <br />
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On the evening prior to the eclipse I had my ski pants, a hoodie and warm jacket ready for when the alarm sounded at 02:30. Earlier that day, I selected my photography gear: camera with charged battery, extra SD card, 80-200m 2.8 lens, remote cable release and flashlight. When the moon first appeared I pre-focused on its bright face and did a camera test to make sure everything was working properly. </div>
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The eclipse officially begins when the moon enters the Earth’s pale outer shadow, the penumbra. During the first 40 minutes any changes are so faint and hard to notice. I waited to begin my photo shoot and took the first exposure at 04:22 PST. My shutter speed was 1/2000; I selected a 200 ISO and f/8 aperture. </div>
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The penumbra appeared as a dark smudge on the moon’s upper left surface and this was just before the moon entered the Earth’s dark umbral shadow.</div>
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After the penumbra has reached approximately 70% the Earth’s shadow starts to deepen. </div>
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The moon crossed into the Earth’s dark central shadow, the umbra. The dark shadow deepened on the moon’s left-hand eastern limb. The partial phases of the eclipse begin.</div>
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Less than 5 minutes to totality the contrast between the remaining silvery light of the moon’s surface and the reddish brown color over the disk may produce a beautiful phenomenon—the <i>Japanese</i> <i>Lantern Effect</i>. </div>
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The total eclipse began at 06:27 when the last portion of the moon entered the Earth’s umbra. The moon may appear differently with each lunar eclipse and this coincides with the amount of sunlight that is scattered and refracted around the edge of the Earth by the atmosphere. </div>
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The moon’s shine was so much dimmer during the eclipse that I slowed my shutter speed down to 10 seconds. The moon was moving to the south of the Earth’s umbra and the upper portion of its disk appeared darkest with hues of dark red. Its lower portion was brighter with more of an orange and soft bluish hue. Unfortunately, I was unable to catch the ending of the eclipse due to the moon setting behind the Wassuk Mountains, around 06:30 PST.</div>
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The Walker Lake, Nevada area this late in January was blessed with a pleasant night of mild weather, calm wind and slightly overcast skies. I have attempted to photograph other lunar eclipses where the wind was blowing so hard that I could not prevent the camera from almost shaking off the tripod. For me, the best part of the night was the mild 36°f temperature which normally is much below freezing. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">No snow but the lakes are showing their winter majesty!</span></div>
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Hoping
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over in late December. With the temperatures being so mild after the
last cold spell, there was no snow on the ground at the higher elevation
of 7,850 ft (2,393 m). Just a faint dusting accented the rugged terrain
at Laurel Mountain which rises in the foreground at Convict Lake. </div>
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On this mild afternoon, the lake was just beginning to freeze on the north side.</div>
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Since
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Loop that is usually closed during the winter months. Passing through
the village which was also bare of snow, I came upon someone descending
from a climb on an icefall. A stop for a quick photo and I began to
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Following
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The
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Continuing on along the
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rugged hillside in the mirror smooth areas of the lake. </div>
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I leave
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An interesting winter afternoon at Weber Reservoir finds the water level down from its all time summer high. </div>
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Even with the water level lower, there is still a tremendous amount rushing through the spillway. </div>
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As my eyes wander across the flooded drainage basin a patch of white catches my attention. </div>
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Moving in for a closer look and I realize this is a snowy-white egret. </div>
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Then a different bird came in to focus on the same tree with the egret. Later, I came to identify this bird as a Black-crowned night heron. This heron is stockier than the long-limbed Grey heron. Most active at night or dusk, this bird spends its daylight time on limbs near the water’s edge.</div>
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Two empty oriole nests hang overhead from the branches of a cottonwood tree. By the warm days of summer, a mated pair will be busy raising their young in one of these nests. </div>
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I look along the mud eroded cliffs encompassing the lake. On closer observation, I see the nesting holes that are home for birds. I’m thinking that a return visit in spring might be interesting to see what birds are using these recesses. </div>
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Taking advantage of the record breaking warm temperatures in the autumn of 2017, on the first day of December I traveled up to the higher elevations in Mono County, California. Turning on Highway 395 North, I ended up in Bridgeport which is a quaint town that welcomes the adventure minded, out-door enthusiast and has some of the best trout fishing too!</div>
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The Bridgeport Reservoir is just past the town and to the north. Its deep blue water holds plenty of brown and rainbow trout. The snow capped peaks of Yosemite National Park and eastern Sierra Mountains accent the sky in the background. </div>
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Seven miles further to the north on Highway 182, the East Fork of the Walker River flows under the road. On its 95 mile run the Walker River cuts through mountains, canyons and valleys to finally terminate in the high desert of Walker Lake, Nevada.</div>
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In many areas along its banks are wetlands and riparian habitat that provide ideal conditions for much wildlife including the brown and rainbow trout. </div>
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Following a dirt turn-off from Highway 182, I noticed a most intriguing out-cropping of boulders. </div>
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A closer view revealed rocks that were lying askew in various layers. I began to marvel at the artistry of nature and felt a preview back
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Some of rocks were topped with tall, pointed pinnacles.</div>
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Other boulders had been eroded to form hoodoos. Hoodoos or “fairy chimneys” are sediment pillars of rock that are created from weathering and erosion in desert climates. As I stood and quietly observed, various forms began to materialize on the hoodoos. A
tall hoodoo at first seemed to have a mushroom shape. But then with
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tied back. To the left, a hoodoo resembling a dog was watching the
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Looking further to the right and the statue of a warrior caught my attention as it appeared to be screaming out a warning not to deface any of these natural monuments. </div>
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My imagination was running wild while I was so caught up in the moment. There is a belief that the spirits of ancestors dwell in rock formations like these at the Walker River. </div>
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What an inspirational and peaceful day this had become. So many times I have a yearning to go to an area in hopes of get interesting photos. What I sometimes receive is a sensory journey back in time and become caught up in that moment. I am left with an even deeper appreciation of the magical awareness of being there and focusing on the image through my camera. It is in the stillness and solitude that I become one with the environment as I focus on the wonders of nature. </div>
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Deserts can bring solitude and oneness with the environment but can also be some of the loneliest places on the planet. Most often all I encounter is the tracks of some small living creature and hardly ever a living soul. </div>
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Walking across undisturbed paths, it seems like the soil has remained untouched for eons. Just the desert winds and a rare rainstorm is all that have left traces across this barren no man’s land. </div>
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Once in a lifetime sun bleached bones give away secrets to what might have called this remoteness a home. </div>
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A weather torn shack still stands out in the middle of nowhere. Its rusted siding tells of a legacy from long ago. Might it have been a water source for long departed dwellers? </div>
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On closer observation, the puzzle of cracked dried earth leaves clues that this was perhaps a catch basin for water which in the desert can be more precious than gold. </div>
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Feeling so alone in this abandoned land, it is only the wind that brings me a feeling of comfort. Maybe the long ago spirits come in with the wind to ride again across this desolate landscape. </div>
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Rarely do I cross paths with a big hairy tarantula that is unless it happens to be mating season in early autumn or late summer. </div>
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During this year of 2017 on the second week in November I encountered two of these large arachnids passing through my yard. It seems that the warm temperatures we have been experiencing up here in the high desert of Central Nevada have brought on their courtship later than usual. </div>
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When male tarantulas are on the move, they are erroneously thought to be migrating. The females are home bodies and remain in their burrows. So the wandering Casanovas may search for a distance of four miles with the anticipation of finding a willing mate. </div>
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The average lifespan of the female is 25 years while the male is around 8, if he is not eaten by the female after copulation. <br />
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People who share the desert with these large hairy spiders try to protect them because they are interesting to watch and good for the natural environment. Their diet consists mostly of pesky insects that are ambushed near the burrow. </div>
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I bid these hairy Casanovas safe passage through my yard and hope they will find a willing mate. </div>
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What better way to spend a warm autumn day than at a quiet lake near the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains? Lundy Lake was my photo destination for this Indian summer day. The 7858 feet (2395 m) elevation lake is located in Mono County near Lee Vinning California.<br />
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Arriving at the 100-acre lake, I was excited to see that the trees were accented in various hues of color.</div>
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Lundy Lake which was formerly know as Mill Creek lies in Lundy Canyon near the towering edges of Yosemite National Park.</div>
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The trunk of a bare cottonwood tree stands in the shallow water near the shore and has become a symbolic icon to the natural beauty of Lundy Lake. </div>
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Driving on past the lake and the dirt road is lined with aspens, some are still green and many are turning brilliant shades of yellow. </div>
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Further along, the serenity of autumn envelopes the scene as the colorful aspens shroud the landscape. </div>
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Neither an antelope nor a goat but an iconic symbol of North America's Grasslands</div>
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How often does the quest for adventure compel you to just follow a hunch? Thus was the feeling I had on a warm autumn Sunday. <br />
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I took a different road not knowing what to anticipate when suddenly I noticed several pronghorn antelope in the tall grass just off the roadside. Fearing that they would run away if I pulled over too close, I drove past and stopped on the opposite side of the road. </div>
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In the few minutes it took me to gather my camera and walk across the road, a few more pronghorn wandered over closer.</div>
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I realized this was a family group or “nursery” of fawns with the mothers. </div>
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When I looked up from my camera, I noticed the buck standing off with watchful eyes in the near distance. The herd or band is comprised of a buck and his harem of females. The buck will protect his harem from other male pronghorns. </div>
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The Pronghorn Antelope is not a true antelope, however it was so named by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The Pronghorn <i>Antilocapra Americana </i>is the only surviving member of the <i>Antilocapridae</i> family and is native to North America for over a million years!</div>
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Pronghorns are named for their branched two point horns made of bone which are shed and re-grown each year.</div>
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With the changing season and autumn finally here, I took a photo adventure to a lake named Convict Lake. Such an ominous sounding name for a lake nestled up near the Sierra Nevada Mountains made me curious to go check it out. </div>
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On this warm Indian summer day when I arrived at the 7,850’ elevation lake I was completely astounded with its pristine beauty. In no way did it reflect its namesake. </div>
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On first glance was the green, clear water framed in warm hues of golden aspens with towering mountains in the background. I had been concerned that the trees might not be taking on any color since the weather for the autumn season of 2017 had been so fickle with cool spells, followed by warmer than usual days. </div>
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Walking out on the boat dock, Laurel Mountain stretched tall in the background with its rugged features a reminder of the glacier action that carved this 140’ deep Sierra Nevada Lake.</div>
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Convict Lake is known for its trout fishing and the Convict Lake Resort offers hospitality for a family vacation or a romantic getaway. </div>
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On August 1, 2017 I did a return visit to Tioga Pass in hopes of finding more wildflowers in bloom since my July 23rd. photo-adventure. Tioga Pass serves as the eastern entry to Yosemite National Park and climbs to 9,943 ft./ (3,031 m) elevation. </div>
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With warming temperatures, I noticed many of the wildflowers from my previous visit were starting to bolt. However, driving up to higher elevations and even more wildflowers like this Showy Milkweed were in full bloom. The red flowers are Scarlet Penstemon <i>Penstemon murrayanus</i> which thrive in some of the worst climate areas of the U.S.-- on rocky, gravelly slopes, at from 3000 to 10000’ elevations. </div>
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A dash of blue and a healthy bunch of Brewer’s Lupine caught my eye. This flower, the <i>Lupinus breweri</i>, is native to California’s mountainous areas. </div>
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Beautiful stands of lilac, the Fireweed or great willow herb, <i>Chamaenerion angustifolium</i>, accented the gravely slopes. This wildflower is named for its ability to act as a coloniser on burnt sites after forest fires. </div>
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The Longleaf phlox, <i>Phlox longifolia</i>, was growing profusely around the shady areas about mid way on the Tioga Pass road. </div>
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Almost hidden from sight, deep lavender flowers of Broadleaf Lupine <i>Lupinus latifolius</i> drew me in for a closer look and a click of the shutter.</div>
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A small cluster of deep blue Nuttall’s larkspur, <i>Delphinium nuttallianum,</i> or two lobed larkspur were so close to the ground, they might have gone unnoticed. </div>
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Just as I was leveling out from my drive down, a huge cluster of pink flowers caught my eye across the road. After turning around and carefully crossing the busy road, I realized that these were Longleaf phlox! This flower can grow from 4 to 20” and was at least 20” in height. What an awesome find to end my day along the Tioga Pass. </div>
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Photography places me in the moment where I can share that moment in
time. It becomes a life story as represented by my interaction with the
scene. The happiness and beauty or the sorrow and strife; how I focus
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it when I am drawn to an area and not knowing what to expect I get
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Photography places me in the moment where I can share that
moment in time. It becomes a life story as represented by my
interaction with the scene. The happiness and beauty or the sorrow and
strife; how I focus leaves a lasting impression that might touch the
viewer on a spiritual level.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <i><span style="color: #6aa84f;">"Reflecting Nature's Artistry"</span></i></span> </div>
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