High Sierra Topix

Odd how stale this HSP sub-forum is this summer. Isn't anyone getting out? Well at least without smoky skies? The above pic was during my recent 6-day Silver Divide backpack that may be my only trip this summer as I have other issues to deal with. The above taken about 8:45am August 2 is a Provia 100F 4x5 transparency thru a 150mm Nikkor lens at f43 and 1/15 second. Bistort gone to seed with a few Pierson's paintbrush and alpine asters amongst turf no one need mow in this classic glacial granitoid timberline landscape.

I did a bit of wildflower closeup work with my little digital Coolpix too. This Kelley's tiger lily was in the late afternoon shade. I got below it about 15 inches in order to place it up against the sky using flash.



Well here's me in my full mosquito season warrior hiking clothing with my huge 70+ pounds of pain. The Gitzo G-1325 plus head alone is 6.8 pounders. Jean's cuz I am brutal with my pants about the crosscountry areas I explore, a well zippered synthetic shell I typically leave the front unzipped (no shirt beneath), and a cap with a full neck/ear drape that is velcro detachable. No squeeter probosci can penetrate my armor. Since I've had no warmup backpacks this summer, and am getting older, the first couple days I was more sore than I wanna be, and the result was cutting back on the trip itinerary. My bro Joe and I had a fine time. Caught fish and enjoyed the experiences.

Hello, Dave - -
I've always enjoyed the photography you share here and at your web as capturing the magical core of Sierra light and beauty, so I was pleased to see this latest pic of you there in your element, all decked out. Sort of a portrait of the artist as one serious backpacker dude. Lately, I can't think of anyone but you who deserves the Norman Clyde Lifetime Achievement in Gear Hauling Award. And I thought I was once a contender, backpacking for USFS with all my technical gear plus the regulars (food, fuel, shelter, safety, clothing , camera, other stuff). You set the bar pretty high! Many happy trails, with thanks for the treasures you bring back

Beautiful. The lake, that is--not the gear.

Beautiful reflection Dave and I always love those lilies!
You can keep that pack though...looks a bit heavy to me

Dave,
That nameless pond looks like it sits close to where a photo was shot that hangs behind the reception desk at Mammoth's Whiskey Creek. The photo in Mammoth is worth a peek, too...........otherwise, I agree, that your pack looks like a killer!
CG