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Be the Bigger Bear
GET MAD. BE MEAN. BE THE BIGGER BEAR. /// Another set of shots from my…
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In which Pippin is starved for media…
In which Pippin is starved for media after a week in the mountains, and decides…
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Communicating scale in Milestone Basin
One thing that’s difficult to convey in photographs is just how awe-inspiringly big the Sierras…
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Over New Army Pass
In early August my friend Bill and I headed out for eight days through a…
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Play It as It Lays
“Why should a coral snake need two glands of neurotoxic poison to survive while a…
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The Geisel Library
When I heard California University San Diego had a library named after Theodor “Dr. Seuss”…
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Deadmans Canyon
Hiked up to Deadmans Canyon in Kings Canyon from Jenny Lakes Wilderness over 4th of…
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On Trails
“Without trails, we would be lost.”Robert Moor, On Trails, 2016 This book represents Moor’s extended…
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Tioga Road through Yosemite
Took Tioga Road through Yosemite last weekend, and decided to hike up to the pass…
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Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Visited the incomparable Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland yesterday. Incredible detail and art direction went into…
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The Deserts of California
“Although I am tempted to linger, if I am distracted by the reveries for too…
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4×4 Routes of the Mojave
Exploring the rugged 4×4 routes of the Mojave Preserve, taking in Joshua tree forests, abandoned…
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Mojave National Preserve
Some of the stunning landscapes in the Mojave National Preserve. Had a great time camping…
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The Enduring Wild
“The great secret of the desert is that it often sings quietly, offering sweet melodies…
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Mount Tamalpais
Hiked to the top of Mount Tamalpais this morning. Amazing views of San Francisco, the…
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Up Montara Mountain
Ten miles up Montara Mountain and back. Foggy day, ocean sounds.
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Cloud Cuckoo Land
“Sometimes the things we think are lost are only hidden, waiting to be rediscovered.”Anthony Doerr,…
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Mount Umunhum in the Fog
14.5 mile hike up Mount Umunhum this morning in the fog. Saw this lovely tree…
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Shades of Texas
Austin
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Birds of Point Reyes
“Leave North America’s continental plate behind.”Keith Hansen, Birds of Point Reyes, 2023 Point Reyes National…
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Tule Elk at Point Reyes
It was magical to encounter these beautiful Tule Elk as the sun set over Point…
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Beach bodies
Spent the day at Point Reyes National Seashore (one of ten National Seashores managed by…
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The Pearl
“He felt the creeping of fate, the circling of wolves, the hover of vultures.”John Steinbeck,…
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Creatures of the California coast
Spotted 12.29.25 1: Red tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 2: Bobcat (Lynx rufus) 3: Aforementioned California…
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Bixby Bridge and Big Sur
Drove down Highway 1 yesterday for some light off-roading in Big Sur. Alas, the old…
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Animal Farm
“All animals are equal.”George Orwell, Animal Farm, 1945 Orwell never intended for Animal Farm to…
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Weather Rolling In
Weather rolling in to the Bay Area. The best.
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Still works!
Our daughter discovered our 2006 2nd Gen iPod Nano and figured out how to load…
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The Sun Also Rises
“Pedro Romero had the greatness. He loved bull-fighting, and I think he loved the bulls,…
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A Deep Breath from 9,000 Feet
It was good to take a deep breath from 9,000 feet last weekend. To pause…
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Smashburger at Caples Lake
One of the highlights from last weekend’s drive up to Carson Pass was my stop…
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The Adventures of James Capen Adams
“The mountain air was in my nostrils, the evergreens above, and the eternal rocks around;…
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Carson Pass 4×4 Meetup
Joined a 4×4 meetup this weekend up by Carson Pass (40 minutes south of Tahoe)…
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Hollister Hills
Spent the morning at Hollister Hills State Vehicular Park with the Bronco, working my way…
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In which Pippin enjoys Durango’s downtown, sampling all…
In which Pippin enjoys Durango’s downtown, sampling all the huevos rancheros with green chile sauce…
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Smoke near Rico
We encountered smoke in the middle of our trek, indicating a sizable forest fire nearby.…
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The San Juan Mountains
Completed a seven-day, 80-mile trek through the San Juan Mountains on the Colorado Trail (Molas…
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Comic-Con Faces
Here are some additional shots of the generous folks who let me take their picture…
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First Time at Comic-Con
Had a wonderful first time at Comic-Con. Here are a few of the gracious people…
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Retro-Futurist Convention Center
Wonderful shapes and shadows inside the retro-futurist convention center in San Diego.
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In which Pippin blends in amongst the adventurers…
In which Pippin blends in amongst the adventurers at San Diego Comic Con. He enjoyed…
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Lassen Volcanic National Park
Visited one of California’s hidden gems during Independence Day weekend — Lassen Volcanic National Park.…
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The Burrowing Owl
This was intended to be a shot of a burrowing owl. I followed directions from…
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The Land of Little Rain
“There are hills, rounded, blunt, burned, squeezed up out of chaos, chrome and vermilion painted,…
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Bronco Off-Rodeo in Moab
When I bought my Bronco last fall, it came with a ticket to the Bronco…
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Sunrise in Arches
Woke up early to catch the sunrise in Arches National Park. A still-warm kiln of…
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Assembling California
“At one time and another in what now approached fifteen years, Moores and I would…
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My 1,000 Star Hotel
More shots of the incomparable High Sierras, my 1,000 star hotel, and a marmot.
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Pine Valley at Sunset
Memorial Day weekend on our public lands. This was in Pine Valley, Emigrant Wilderness, part…
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In which Peregrine Took makes it there… and…
In which Peregrine Took makes it there… and back again. The Shire — and Bag…
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Hobbiton
Nearly forgot to share one of my favorite stops in New Zealand: the Hobbiton movie…
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Portals and pathways
Hamilton Gardens /// #🇳🇿
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In which Pippin wanders a curious garden in…
In which Pippin wanders a curious garden in Hamilton, nearly losing his way to the…
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Oriental Bay, Wellington
Beautiful walk on a gorgeous day /// #🇳🇿
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Wellington, capital of New Zealand
This iconic 1981 concrete structure, known as The Beehive, houses the offices of the New…
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In which Pippin happens upon the trolls from…
In which Pippin happens upon the trolls from Bilbo’s tale at Wētā Workshop. He was…
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Weta Workshop
Not dead yet. But they keep trying. ⚠️ Fake blood, real fun ⚠️ Spent an…
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In which Pippin bids farewell to the Naumi…
In which Pippin bids farewell to the Naumi on Cuba Street, expresses his gratitude to…
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The Journey to Wellington
Endured a long and perilous journey to Wellington… only to discover the Great Eagles could’ve…
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In which Peregrine Took takes in the Wellington…
In which Peregrine Took takes in the Wellington Botanical Garden and wonders aloud if they…
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“When in doubt, go higher.”
Dropped my daughter off for a morning of @firstroboticscalifornia and dove into the latest issue…
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El Capitan
El Capitan. 3,000 foot sheer granite masterpiece. Golden at sunrise; pink at dusk. Unyielding, iconic,…
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A Geologist’s Winter Walk
“When I reached Yosemite, all the rocks seemed talkative, and more telling and lovable than…
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Old Inspiration Point
Yosemite valley from an unmarked footpath and promontory off of Pohono Trail /// Hiked above…
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Above the Clouds
First hike of the year: Above the Clouds January 7th /// Monument Peak trail Local…
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The Souls of Black Folk
“John,” she said, “does it make every one-unhappy when they study and learn lots of…
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The Happy Tablesaw
May the new year find you as happy as this tablesaw!
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Red-tailed Hawk at Half Moon Bay
Red-tailed hawk near the coast off Half Moon Bay. Took these with my XF 100-400mm.
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Night Watch
“ConaLee, there is no forever. We are on our walk and the day is fine.…
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Montara State Beach (near Mavericks)
Atmospheric coastal weather on the day after Xmas. 15 ft waves and a storm surge…
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The Argus 75
My youngest daughter and I enjoyed a wander in Santa Cruz this weekend. We found…
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A Near View of the High Sierra, Wilderness Essays
“Early one bright morning in the middle of Indian summer, while the glacier meadows were…
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Big Basin Regrowth
A few more Bronco shots. I only change vehicles every 15 years, give me a…
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The Mid-Life Crisis Vehicle
Did I just buy a mid-life crisis vehicle? Finally upgraded our 2006 Scion Xb. This…
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The Masque of the Red Death
“The ‘Red Death’ had long devastated the country.” Edgar Allan Poe, The Masque of the…
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The Tablelands
More shots from my August trip to the Tablelands in Sequoia National Park
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Bay Area Maker Faire
Scenes from the Bay Area Maker Faire last weekend 1) Giant sculpture 2) Jack in…
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Trust
“Because he had enjoyed almost every advantage since birth, one of the few privileges denied…
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Moose Lake
Moose Lake, Sequoia National Park wilderness area, 10,500 ft elevation. Taken last month. /// This…
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Smokescreen | The Tablelands
There was a 5,000 acre fire about ten miles from me when I visited The…
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Wildlife of the Tablelands
Hiked the Tablelands this weekend, an alpine wilderness section of Sequoia National Park. 1) Buck…
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Thousand star hotel
Some shots of our accommodations along the Collegiate West portion of the Colorado Trail. Private…
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Lake Ann Pass
More views from the Colorado High Country. These are *mostly* from the top of Lake…
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Wildlife spotted along the trail:
1: Moose 2: Buck 3-4: Pika 5: Marmot 6: Views for days /// NOTE: Do…
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Hope Pass
Spectacular views from the top of the world. These were taken at Hope Pass (12,600…
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Collegiate West
Just spent 9 days on a 110 mile trek through the Rocky Mountains, in the…
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In which Pippin hops fandoms and goes on…
In which Pippin hops fandoms and goes on pilgrimage to the Bill Cipher statue at…
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Friends of the Trail
Friends of the trail – creatures spotted in Desolation Wilderness /// Pic 1: Golden-mantled ground…
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Lone Pine at Lake Aloha
Pic 1: Lone pine overlooks frozen Lake Aloha Pic 2: Clouds swirl and descend on…
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The High Sierra
“And so you begin to shift into hiking time, it’s altered state of consciousness. Sierra…
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Lake Aloha in Snow
Spent a long, snow-covered weekend in Desolation Wilderness. On night two I camped on the…
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Demon Copperhead
“I was inked with the shit prints of life.” – Chapter 29 Barbara Kingsolver, Demon…
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Seven Years in California
Celebrating seven years in California later this month. It’s a big milestone — the longest…
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The Invincible Iron Man: Demon in the Armor
Iron Man at the First Robotics Regionals /// I’m at the First Robotics Regionals where…
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Highland Cows
All the spring weather in California, bringing with it lush green and fog on the…
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Dire Wolf Skulls at La Brea Tarpits
Going through my photos just now and saw the ones I snapped of the wall…
