Popular Photo

I posted this photo on Facebook and, even though I thought there were better photos I had taken that day, this is the only one that got comments. It's hard to figure out what people will like in photos and why. Or maybe I am just strange and different from the rest of humanity...I mean I know I am, but maybe when it comes to what photos I like as well.

Adam's Canyon

We had a fun Saturday afternoon in Adam's Canyon. The fall colors were fantastic.

Helen and Mary taking a rest.

I just liked the light on these leaves in a shady spot on the trail.

Looking up. It was a perfect fall day.

Good little hikers.

Portrait Photography

I have never considered myself a portrait photographer. In fact, I have intentionally avoided the stress of trying to take photographs that are intended to be pleasing to anyone but me. However, our good friends asked if I would take their family photos. Here are the results. Thank goodness for image editing software.

Cecret Lake

The family and I made our annual hike to Cecret Lake about a week ago. We got a late start so it was crowded and the light was bright and directly overhead. Anyway, the late start gave the rock climbers a chance to get out and on the mountain. Here is a shot of one of the climbers.



The wild flowers were out as well. There were lots, but they were mostly blue and white, with only a few red Indian Paint Brush, so they didn't really pop for the camera.

Mt. Whitney

Had a fantastic trip with two great friends, Jason and Dave, to climb Mt. Whitney. We left our hotel at 3:00 a.m. and were on the trail by 3:45. We hiked in the dark with headlamps for a few hours and then were treated to a great sunrise.





We passed some pretty mountain lakes before we crossed the treeline.







The mountains were very dramatic.











The top was not easy, but it was worth it.

Erik and Sara's Wedding Dinner

My sister Sara and her (soon to be) husband had their wedding dinner last night. Here are a few photos.

The beautiful bride:



The handsome couple:





One of the unlit torches (liked the colors):



The entertainment:









Flowers:



Food:







And a viking:



Overall a fantastic night.

Ben Lomond Hike

It's been a long time, I know. Sorry. No time to take and post photos. Last Saturday, I climbed Ben Lomond with two of my very good friends, David Fawcett and Robbie Wayment. Here are a few photos of Old Ben.





Here is a photo of Pineview Reservoir early in the hike.



Great views of the Wasatch Front.



We ran into snow about 1000 feet below the summit.



This shot shows the angle we were climbing up through the snow just before the summit.



Robbie and David in the snow on the final push.







Willard Peak as seen from the summit of Ben Lomond. Would have been fun to bag that one as well if there had been more time and less snow.



At the end of the day we had a great hike, great company, and made it home safe and on time.