In a world of so many great photographers and writers, I am venturing into some unknown territories, leaving comfort zones, finally very willing to practice the art of seeing. By maintaining the practice of posting daily photos, I hope to continue learning about the possibilities that I trust are out there for the taking.
Ray and I are finally acclimated to the altitude. Today we hiked up beyond the Crystal Lake turnoff. Tomorrow I’ll start hiking with my backpack to get ready for the Sierra backpack with Tailwinds and Liz following Ray and my stay in Mammoth.
View looking south over Crystal Lake and Crystal Crag (center) and beyond on up to Duk Pass and the Mammoth Crest.
Descending back home, I shot this photo of our cabin to show the picturesque setting we enjoy. Little did I know this afternoon, there would be another reason to post this shot of the cabin with the large pine tree going straight through the porch.
Ray and I love seeing bears and kid all the time saying, “Hey bear, hey bear. Or, the bear is here for some birdseed.” So when I called from the living room at 10:30pm into the bedroom “Ray, bear!” I said it quietly as I didn’t want to scare off the bear who had climbed the pine tree and was now walking right outside the glass sliding doors on the porch.
I'd heard a loud thump outside just before lifting my eyes from the computer to see this brown bear. I could bearly (sic) stand how excited I was and knew Ray would be if Ray wasn't asleep already.
Ray thought I was teasing about there being a bear on the porch, so I shot off this poor photo as proof, just before Ray got out of bed realizing I might be telling the truth (for a change!)
a BEAR?!?!?!?!? i would have been scared! that’s a great picture!
I wasn’t scared, I was excited! The bear stood there staring at me and then Ray trying to figure out if he should split. Finally HIS fear made him turn and climb back down the tree.
Holy toledo Batman! HEY BEAR
I will never, I mean never, forget that time you Tina and I thought that the log up the 7 lakes area was a bear! I still smile when I remember that day. We were so silly.
me too! I really had myself freaked out!
Wow ! Exciting !!!!! Wish I were there !!!