The Three Sisters: a Panorama

16 shots wide, this is a 360 view from the peak of Second Sister of the three sisters peaks in the Dinky Wilderness. You can see the other two sisters in this stunning collection of mountain tops. The breath taking views of this week left my camera speechless, no photograph that I could take could capture the overwhelming awe and beauty of these locations. Maybe if I were Ansel Adams. Alas, I am not.

Dinky Lakes

Every year I make a trip out to Dinky Lakes wilderness in northern California with the youth from my church, and every year the beauty of it all reminds me that there is certainly something greater than I could ever imagine. There is something about the quiet and simplicity of nature which speaks deeply to my heart and soul. It was a refreshing and restful week and a tradition which I will always honor.

ISO 500 1600
16mm 17mm
f/16.0 f/2.8
1/40 sec 30sec            resp.

A Cup of Coffee and a Read

And some quality time with my best bunny. Odin had quite a the hop today while I enjoyed some excellent coffee and a good sit with my old friend Dostoevsky. He hopped, and dug, and climbed in a pile of old hay and leaves. Then we took a nap. It was grand.

ISO 200
50mm
f/9.0
1/30sec

I always cry a little bit

At weddings. Always. Its something to do with seeing people that care about one another so deeply that they can commit to sharing their lives with each other, and making that expression known before everyone. Its something about knowing that my friends are happy and in love. Its something about witnessing an important and performative moment in their lives that I always cry. Not a lot, just a little, but its there. The wedding was fancy hat themed, and there was no wagering.

ISO 1600

23mm 26mm

f/4.0

1/100 sec

The 4th of July

The 4th of July, Independence Day, National BBQ and Blow stuff up for America day. I love America. I love voting, and politics, and speech, and BBQ. Above you will find a Trip Tip, Habenero Chicken Sausage, and Cilantro Lime Serrano Jalapeño Chicken Wings. It was a good day for me, full of food and friends and explosions.

ISO 160

50mm

f/1.4

1/4000 sec