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2022

“A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart and leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective.” — Irving Penn

Photos from this week. I was on vacation this week so I had a little more time to get out and take photos.

Sunday, 12/11/2022: Posted photo — Covered Bridge.

Settings: Canon EOS 60D, ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/125 s, 24 mm.

A covered bridge is a timber-truss bridge with a roof, decking, and siding, which in most covered bridges create an almost complete enclosure. The purpose of the covering is to protect the wooden structural members from the weather. This covered bridge is mor of a covered walkway that leads to the Old Mill Restaurant in town.

Here is a photo of the waterfall that you can see as you cross the bridge.

Monday, 12/12/2022: Posted photo — Round Meadow Pond Dam.

Settings: Canon EOS 60D, ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/400 s, 35 mm.

This is one of my most photographed locations. I took a photo a month at this location a few years ago.

We had some snow overnight. Here are some photos of the snow.

Tuesday, 12/13/2022: Posted photo — Hike.

Settings: Google Pixel 7, ISO 51, f/1.8, 1/5155 s, 7 mm.

This photo was taken from a member of the hiking group that did not want their photo taken.

Today I went on a hike with members of the Wachusett Hikers. The Wachusett Hikers is a group, that I am a founding member, that was formed by one of my friends a few years ago to organize local hikes. Currently there is over about 1.4K members to the group. Not everyone is active in the group, but we are surprised by the number of people interested in local hiking. Not bad for a group that started out with just five members.

Wednesday, 12/14/2022: Posted photo — LL Bean Boot.

Settings: Google Pixel 7, ISO 57, f/1.8, 1/1287 s, 7 mm.

This is the 90thanniversary boot. My wife and I take a trip up to the LL Bean Flagship store every year to go shopping for the holidays. We have a weekend away in Maine and other places a few times a year. Some of these trips we took were electronics free. We spent time in Kittery, ME and Freeport, ME.

Here is a photo of one of the decorated trees at the flagship store.

Thursday, 12/15/2022: Posted photo — Ducks and Goose.

Settings: Canon EOS 60D, ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/500 s, 50 mm.

I went back to the Old Mill today to take a photo of the ducks and geese. The Old Mill has a duck pond and there are ducks and geese there all year round.

As a bonus for today, I am posting a photo of our neighbor’s driveway. I always like the look of their driveway in the snow.

Friday, 12/16/2022: Post photo — Wachusett Mountain.

Settings: Canon EOS 60D, ISO 100, f/7.1, 1/1250 s, 88 mm.

Here is a photo of Wachusett Mountain from Round Meadow Pond. You have seen a photo from this location in the past. This is the first one at this location in the snow for this winter season.

Saturday, 12/17/2022: Post photo — Wachusett Mountain Ski Area.

Settings: Canon EOS 60D, ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/640 s, 18 mm.

Here is a photo of the Wachusett Mountain ski area. This is the mountain that I hike one or two times a week since I fractured my ankle. I hiked this mountain two to three times a week, minimum, before my accident.

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Photographic Thoughts — 12/04/2022 to 12/10/2022

“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” — Karl Lagerfeld

In memory of Pearl Harbor Day, I will be posting photos of my last trip to Hawaii.

I have also renamed my header to the current week since I will not add the week that I missed.

Sunday, 12/04/2022: Posted photo — Diamond Head.

“The unique profile of Diamond Head (Lē’ahi) sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.”

Diamond Head State Monument

Monday, 12/05/2022: Posted photo — Rainbow Falls.

“The Rainbow Falls are a broad waterfall in the Wailuku river that is conveniently located within Hilo town. They are very easy to visit and you’ll have a high chance of seeing rainbows if you visit somewhat early in the day (perhaps even before breakfast).”

The Rainbow Falls (Waiānuenue) in Hilo

Tuesday, 12/06/2022: Posted photo — National Memorial Cemetery.

“Few national cemeteries can compete with the dramatic natural setting of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The “Punchbowl” was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity. A crater resulted from the ejection of hot lava through cracks in the old coral reefs which, at the time, extended to the foot of the Koolau Mountain Range.”

https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/nmcp.asp

Wednesday, 12/07/2022: Posted photo — Anchor.

One of the anchors from the USS Arizona.

https://www.nps.gov/perl/index.htm

Thursday, 12/08/2022: Posted photo — US Sailor.

My father served in WWII in the US Navy. He had a uniform just like this. I used his duffle bag for a hockey bag when I was young.

Friday, 12/09/2022: Post photo — USS Arizona.

This is one of the most visited historic sites in the United States. “Other highly-visited historic sites include the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington D.C., along with Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, and Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine Florida.The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is operated by the National Park Service and is free to the public. It includes a museum with exhibits about World War II, an outdoor walkway with numerous historical plaques and signage explaining the attack, and a theater that shows a video of actual footage and events from the attack which is viewed before boarding the boat which takes visitors out to the memorial.”

USS Arizona Memorial

Saturday, 12/10/2022: Post photo — USS Missouri.

“Located on Ford Island and in line with the Arizona Memorial along battleship row, the Battleship Missouri (USS Missouri (BB-63)) towers over its dock some 216 feet high. It is accessible only by shuttle from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center or on our tour vehicles. The island is a military installation so the public is unable to drive onto it without special passes.”

Battleship Missouri

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Photographic Thoughts — 10/30/2022 to 11/05/2022

“There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.” — Ansel Adams

Events over this past week.

Sunday, 10/30/2022: Posted photo — Wood.

We had five cords of wood delivered. Looks like we have a few hours ahead of us putting into the wood shed. We normally receive two shipments a few days apart in order to put the first truckload away. This year we received all five at once.

Monday, 10/31/2022: Posted photo — Residence.

A private residence near the Kennedy Compound on the Cape. Made to look like a lighthouse.

Tuesday, 11/01/2022: Posted photo — Gull.

Just a gull looking out at sea on this wonderful day. Hard to believe it is November.

Wednesday, 11/02/2022: Posted photo — Lunar Eclipse.

Was not easy to get a photo of the lunar eclipse. The sky was very dark during totality. This is a two second exposure. Anything less that two seconds, the moon was too dark. Look at the movement in the moon.

Thursday, 11/03/2022: Posted photo — Sagamore Bridge.

From the web: “The Sagamore Bridge has a 616-foot-main span over the canal like the Bourne Bridge, but from abutment to abutment, the bridge is 976 feet shorter than its identical twin two and one-half miles to the west.”

Friday, 11/04/2022: Post photo — Cranberry Bog.

From the web: “Cranberries grow in beds layered with sand, peat and gravel. These beds are commonly known as bogs or marshes and were originally formed as a result of glacial deposits. In Massachusetts we call the place where cranberries grow a BOG. Natural bogs evolved from deposits left by the glaciers more than 10,000 years ago.”

Saturday, 11/05/2022: Post photo — Cranberries.

From the web: “Both cranberries and their close cousin the blueberry are not actually berries. Rather, they’re classified as epigynous, a type of fruit commonly called false berries.”

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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Photographic Thoughts — 10/02/2022 to 10/08/2022

“Photography is truth.” — Jean-Luc Godard

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Some photos that I took this week.

Sunday, 10/02/2022: Posted photo — Echo Lake.

My hike today took the group past Echo Lake. As we hiked past Echo Lake, the reflection of the foliage caught my eye, I took out my cell photo and took a photo of the scene. The hill you are looking at is not the summit. It is just one of the hills that you need to climb prior to getting to the summit.

Monday, 10/03/2022: Posted photo — Full Moon near Boston.

Looking at the moon rise from the summit of Wachusett Mountain. I thought about taking my good camera on my hike tonight but did not since the weather was unpredictable.

Tuesday, 10/04/2022: Posted photo — Full Moon.

Since I was not able to take a photo of the moon last night, I took a photo of the moon this morning on my way to work.

Wednesday, 10/05/2022: Posted photo — Wet Sugar Maple.

We had some rain overnight. The rain brought out the bright colors in the foliage.

Thursday, 10/06/2022: Posted photo — Trio of Leaves.

I wanted to get an artistic photo today so I picked up a trio of leaves and took a photo of them.

Friday, 10/07/2022: Post photo — Cloudy Day Foliage.

I take a photo of these trees every year. I do like the color of the foliage in the rain.

Saturday, 10/08/2022: Post photo — Maple Leaf.

Our property has many sugar maples on it. This is a leaf on one of the trees. Our neighbor taps our trees every year in the spring to make maple syrup.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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Photographic Thoughts — 09/25/2022 to 10/01/2022

“Photograph: a picture painted by the sun without instruction in art.” — Ambrose Bierce

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Here are some random photos from my first photo book. My second photo book is in process. I am looking for someone to print and sell my books are a reasonable price point.

Sunday, 09/25/2022: Posted photo — Dunefield.

A dune field located in Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado. Being on the dunes was like being in the middle of a desert. What impressed me is how far away from the park you can see the dunes.

Monday, 09/26/2022: Posted photo — Frozen Watch Tower.

This is a photo of the old watch tower on Wachusett Mountain. You can clearly see the wind blow ice on the tower.

Tuesday, 09/27/2022: Posted photo — The Golden Rule.

My niece got married this past weekend. She married one of my son’s friends, a great guy. He asked my son if he could date his cousin. I found a verse in the Bible, took off my wedding ring to take this photo. This is a photo that I have wanted to take for a while.

Wednesday, 09/28/2022: Posted photo — Balance Rock.

Balance Rock in Arches National Park. This is not the traditional view of Balance Rock, but I like it.

Thursday, 09/29/2022: Posted photo — Footbridge of the Virgin River.

I saw this bridge at Zion National Park and took this photo. I liked the way the bridge was situated with the view of the cliffs and the water.

Friday, 09/30/2022: Post photo — Star Trail.

Every once and awhile I have an urge to take a star trail photo. I set up my camera, point north to the stars, set my timer on 20 seconds and unlimited shots, go to bed and let either drain my camera battery of fill my SD card. I have a stacking program that I use to create my star trail.

Saturday, 10/01/2022: Post photo — Reflection Lakes.

One of my favorite photos and the cover photo of my first photo book. Just loved the stillness of the water and the reflection of Mount Rainier.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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Photographic Thoughts — 09/18/2022 to 09/24/2022

“Once you learn to care, you can record images with your mind or on film. There is no difference between the two.” — Anonymous

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

This week we travel to Cape Cod Massachusetts and visit some of the lighthouses. I am posting from each of the lighthouse webpages since my niece and one of my son’s best friends are getting married this Saturday and I have relatives staying with us. This leaves my little time to be creative.

Sunday, 09/18/2022: Posted photo — Nauset Light.

Nauset Light, the most well-known and photographed lighthouse on Cape Cod, is located within the boundaries of the Cape Cod National Seashore. It is an important part of Eastham’s cultural and maritime history. In 1993 a group of citizens in Eastham formed the Nauset Light Preservation Society (NLPS), a non-profit volunteer organization whose original mission was to rescue the lighthouse. Through the successful efforts of the NLPS the Nauset Lighthouse was moved approximately 300 feet back from the edge of a sixty-foot high eroding cliff in 1996. Though no longer under the auspices of the United States Coast Guard, Nauset Light serves as a private aid to navigation used by the fishing fleets and small recreational boaters who navigate close to the shore. https://www.nausetlight.org/mission

Monday, 09/19/2022: Posted photo — Three Sisters.

An 1836 petition by Eastham residents concerned about loved ones at sea caused the Boston Marine Society to recommend to the United States Congress the construction of the Nauset Lights. Congress granted $10,000, and the contract was awarded to Winslow Lewis, the lowest bidder at $6549.

Three 15-foot high masonry towers were built. The lights soon gained the nickname “The Three Sisters” because from sea they looked like women in white dresses with black hats.

https://www.nps.gov/caco/learn/historyculture/the-three-sisters-lighthouses.htm

Tuesday, 09/20/2022: Posted photo — Cape Cod Highland Lighthouse.

Highland Light Station, also known as Cape Cod Light, is located on Outer Cape Cod within Cape Cod National Seashore in North Truro. Commissioned by George Washington and established in 1797 as the 20th light station in the United States, the original 45-foot tall wooden tower and keeper’s dwelling were built more than 500 feet from the edge of a 125-foot-tall clay cliff. A new brick lighthouse was erected near the original tower in 1831. The present 66-foot-tall brick light tower, keeper’s house, and generator shed replaced the previous structures in 1857. An enclosed walkway connects the tower and the one-and-one-half-story, L-shaped, Queen-Anne-style keeper’s dwelling. https://www.highlandlighthouse.org/history

Wednesday, 09/21/2022: Posted photo — Pilgrim Monument.

The Pilgrim Monument was founded in 1892 as the Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association—Cape Cod’s oldest not-for-profit organization. Its purpose is to commemorate the Mayflower Pilgrims’ first landing in the New World in Provincetown, in November 1620. Here the Pilgrims spent 5 weeks exploring the tip of Cape Cod, before they sailed on to Plymouth. They also drew up and signed the Mayflower Compact, which established the rule of law for the new land. https://www.pilgrim-monument.org/pilgrim-monument/

Thursday, 09/22/2022: Posted photo — Wood End Light Lookout Station.

Located approximately one and one half miles across Provincetown Harbor from Provincetown, Wood End Light Lookout Station is situated on several acres of sand and dunes with no other structures in sight. It was first illuminated on November 20, 1872 to guide mariners into busy Provincetown Harbor. https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/maritime/woo.htm

Friday, 09/23/2022: Post photo — Chatham Light.

Chatham Lighthouse, in its origin, was placed on Cape Cods Southeastern location. The present lighthouse is one of six that were built in the Cape. This area entertained a great deal of maritime traffic. However, the waters of Cape Cod were brutal to many ships that graced its shores.

The coastline of Cape Cod is rumored responsible for over 3500 wrecked vessels (1850 through 1980). Those who sailed close to the Chatham shores tell tales of ghostly images that lured ships to what seemed like, safety; only to have their hopes dashed against the rugged shores of the Cape.

Chatham Light

Saturday, 09/24/2022: Post photo — Nobska Lighthouse.

In April 2016 the Town of Falmouth was granted a license by the Coast Guard to care for the light station property.

Station established: 1829
Present tower built: 1876
Automated: 1985

Construction materials: Cast iron with brick lining
Other buildings still standing: 1876 keeper’s house, oil house, storage building, garage

Tower height: 40 feet
Height of focal plane: 87 feet
Earlier optic: Fifth-order Fresnel lens
Present optic: Fourth-order Fresnel lens (1888) (below)

http://www.newenglandlighthouses.net/nobska.html

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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Photographic Thoughts — 09/11/2022 to 09/17/2022

“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” — Marc Riboud

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Been busy preparing for my niece’s wedding next week so I am posting some photos of ducks and geese this week.

Sunday, 09/11/2022: Posted photo — Spreading my Wings.

Monday, 09/12/2022: Posted photo — Pair of Geese.

Tuesday, 09/13/2022: Posted photo — Is this my Good Side.

Wednesday, 09/14/2022: Posted photo — Is this Side Better.

Thursday, 09/15/2022: Posted photo — What about me.

Friday, 09/16/2022: Post photo — Fish Story.

Saturday, 09/17/2022: Post photo — Just a Lazy Day.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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Photographic Thoughts — 09/04/2022 to 09/10/2022

“I really believe there are things nobody would see if I didn’t photograph them.” — Diane Arbus

From the Flags on the 48 website: “On September 11th, 2001 the consciousness of United States of America was undeniably altered by overwhelming and devastating acts of terrorism, so far reaching in their intensity that our country will forever carry the scars. Thousands of lives were lost in a fleeting moment, immeasurable families shattered, and countless hearts broken.

We in the hiking community continue to honor the deceased with a tribute: flying the American flag atop all 48 four-thousand foot and higher mountains in New Hampshire on Sunday, September 11. By demonstrating our steadfast unity in this challenging endeavor, we also hope to express our unwavering support to the families, friends, and communities whose losses are beyond comprehension and whose suffering we remember in our hearts.”

This event is the highlight of my year. One that I was training for after breaking my ankle. My goal was to get back in shape after an almost five-month period to be able to hike in this event.

This year marks the 13th year that I have been doing this hike. Good weather, bad weather, heat, cold, rain, and wind could not stop our group from doing this annual hike. The mountain we did this year was rated as an easy hike, Mount Hale, at 4,054 feet. One of the shorter mountains and the easiest 4,000 footer in the White Mountains. The hike took us up a well established bushwhack trail that had little rock or roots on it which was welcomed for my recovering ankle. One other person was also glad since she had ankle surgery the week after I did. Her surgery was not as extensive as mine so she recovered and was out hiking faster that I did. It is called the Fire Warden Trail and it could have been used by the fire warden when hiking to the summit. On the summit, there are posts in the ground that were used to anchor the old fire tower.

The ten people in our group have been doing this hike together for many years. We start out the hike with a group photo. I like to say that we do this incase someone gets lost and we have a photo of them. Since we were doing a trial that was not on any maps, the name of the trail or the mountain was not on the trailhead information board.

The group of use stayed together for the hike. As I stated in the opening statements, this was an easy trail. We gave ourselves four hours to reach the summit and set up our flag. It took up two and a half hours hiking very slowly so we would not reach the summit to early.

Group photo on the accent. Taken by a member of the group. My son and I are in the lead.

At the summit we worked together to set up our flag. Mount Hale has a wide-open summit, so we had plenty of room to set up the flag. Some of the summits are tight, and most have some room. There is no view of the neighboring mountains from the summit, just on the hike up.

Setting up the flag on a humid day. My son is holding the pole. I am in the green shirt.

Once on the summit, we had a moving tribute by Boy Scout Troop 13 from Pepperell, MA and by a member of our group. Our group has been taking one or two names of the victims from each site and talking about what they did prior to that memorable day.

We flew our flag from noon until 2 p.m. and the hiked down. It is always a great honor to be part of this tribute. Looking forward to the hike next year.

If you in the area and up for a hike, please join me.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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Photographic Thoughts — 07/31/2022 to 08/06/2022

“Taking pictures is like tiptoeing into the kitchen late at night and stealing Oreo cookies.” — Diane Arbus

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

This week is full of sunrises and sunsets.

Sunday, 07/31/2022: Posted photo — Sunrise at the Beach.

On one of my past vacations, I took a sunrise walk on the beach with my camera. During the walk, I saw this great sunrise. I stopped and took this photo.

Monday, 08/01/2022: Posted photo — Jax Beach Sunrise.

I just loved the way the sunrise looked as we walked to the beach. I timed it to get the bird in the photo.

Tuesday, 08/02/2022: Posted photo — Sunrise at the Pier.

One of my trips to Jacksonville Beach Florida, I took another sunrise walk. I saw this heron near the shore and near the pier. I just loved the silhouette of the bird, so I took this shot.

Wednesday, 08/03/2022: Posted photo — Lightning at Sea.

We had a condo on the beach and there was a storm at sea. I set my camera on my tripod and set the timer for 15 second. I liked the way this photo came out but was disappointed that I did not set my timer at 30 seconds.

Thursday, 08/04/2022: Posted photo — Sunrise on Wachusett.

Morning winter hike up Wachusett Mountain for sunrise. There was a small coating of ice on the summit. The sunshine on the ice took a great photo.

Friday, 08/05/2022: Post photo — Sunset at the Cape.

One thing my wife and I do is have a weekend away on Cape Cod during the off season. This was one of the sunsets we saw.

Saturday, 08/06/2022: Post photo — Sunset on Wachusett.

Here is a pleasant sunset from the summit of Wachusett Mountain.

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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Photographic Thoughts — 04/03/2022 to 04/09/2022

“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.” — Aaron Siskind

Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.

Here are some more photos of a road trip we took. Looking forward to traveling again this summer. Hiking will be limited, but I will pick up my 50th state (North Dakota).

This week’s blog will only contain information that I have referenced off various web sites. This was the easiest way for me to describe each location. I could ramble on and on about the wonders and beauties of each of these parks.

Sunday, 04/03/2022: Posted photo — Monument Valley.

Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 200, f/7.1, 1/400 s, 150 mm.

“Monument Valley, a red-sand desert region on the Arizona-Utah border, is known for the towering sandstone buttes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. The park, frequently a filming location for Western movies, is accessed by the looping, 17-mile Valley Drive. The famous, steeply sloped Mittens buttes can be viewed from the road or from overlooks such as John Ford’s Point.” ― Google

Monday, 04/04/2022: Posted photo — Goosnecks State Park.

Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 200, f/11, 1/250 s, 18 mm.

“On the edge of a deep canyon above the sinuous river meander known as a gooseneck, this small park affords impressive views of one of the most striking examples of an entrenched river meander on the North American continent. The San Juan River twists and turns through the meander, flowing a distance of over six miles while advancing one and a half miles west on its way to Lake Powell. Gaze at the results of 300 million years of geological activity, where the San Juan River winds and carves its way through the desert 1,000 feet below.” — https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/goosenecks/

Tuesday, 04/05/2022: Posted photo — Balance Rock.

Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 100, f/8, 1/125 s, 45 mm.

Arches National Park

“Balanced Rock, one of the most iconic features in the park, stands a staggering 128 feet (39m) tall. While this formation may appear to be an epic balancing act, it’s actually not balanced at all. The slick rock boulder of Entrada Sandstone sits attached to its eroding pedestal of Dewey Bridge mudstone. The exposure of these two rock strata layers are ideal for the formation of arches and balanced rocks.” — https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/balancedrock.htm

Wednesday, 04/06/2022: Posted photo — Landscape Arch.

Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 200, f/8, 1/125 s, 24 mm.

Arches National Park

“Landscape Arch is the longest arch in North America with a light opening of 306 feet (93.3 meters). This awe-inspiring expanse is only 6 feet (1.8 meters) in diameter at its narrowest. Large segments of the arch came crashing down in the 1990s – proof that the park’s landscape can change dramatically in a instant. Although other arches have fallen, Landscape Arch still hangs on by a very thin thread.” — https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/devils-garden.htm

Thursday, 04/07/2022: Posted photo — Amphitheater.

Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 200, f/10, 1/200 s, 42 mm.

Bryce Canyon National Park

“By far the most iconic section of the park, the Bryce Amphitheater is home to the greatest concentration of irregular rock spires (called “hoodoos”) found anywhere on Earth. Viewpoints along the first 3 miles (4.8 km) of the main road provide access to views overlooking this area. This area is referred to as an “amphitheater” as it is a bowl-shaped area shaped by the drainage of seasonal rains and melting snow (not truly a canyon, as those are shaped by flowing rivers)” — https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/see-the-bryce-amphitheater.htm

Friday, 04/08/2022: Post photo — View from Navajo Bridge.

Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 200, f/10, 1/125 s, 48 mm.

“Those traveling across the country on Highway 89A between Bitter Springs and Jacob Lake, AZ arrive at two bridges similar in appearance spanning the Colorado River. These two bridges, one historic and one new, represent one of only seven land crossings of the Colorado River for 750 miles (1207 km).” — https://www.nps.gov/glca/learn/historyculture/navajobridge.htm

Saturday, 04/09/2022: Post photo — Carlsbad Caverns.

Settings: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS, ISO 200, f/4.5, 6 s, 33 mm.

“High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above the ground in the Chihuahuan Desert. Hidden beneath the surface are more than 119 caves—formed when sulfuric acid dissolved limestone leaving behind caverns of all sizes.” — https://www.nps.gov/cave/index.htm

That is all for now. Until next week, be safe.

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