What an ambitious and creative hike through some of the most scenic parts of the range.
I found some of the close-up scenes in the upper Kaweah Basin, like your shot of the angular blocks of granite, were a surprise bonus when I visited there. The Kaweah Peaks are spectacular from anywhere, but there are many other beautiful scenes in the basin below the ridge.
Some passes, like Pyra-Queen, are under-rated simply because the approach and descent take so long.
One time, I tried going around Lake Reflection on its south side. Needless to say, I had to back track and lost a lot of time. The "trail" down to East Lake has always been sketchy in places, at least since the early 70's.
In one trip, you managed to visit half a dozen places that are great trips on their own: Colby Lake and Pass; Kaweah Basin and Peaks; Nine Lakes Basin; Lion Lakes and Passes; Cloud and Deadman Canyons; Cunningham Creek; and Lake Reflection. It was fun following you through these special areas.
I enjoyed hiking for half a dozen years with a bivvy sack and spent a few comfortable nights in the rain (sometimes heavy). Nowadays, modern tents don't weight much more than a good bivvy and are a lot more comfortable.
PS: Your apology for your photos reminded me of a comment Julia (*Save the liver!) Child made - “You should never apologize at the table. People will think, ‘Yes, it’s really not so good.'" *
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSxv6IGBgFQ
I thought your photos were just fine.