Pinnacles Photo Shoot

SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
edited June 10, 2005 in The Big Picture
Ehuhges, and Steve Cavigliano, and I were discussing taking a ride over to The Pinnacles National Monument for a photo get together, and we thought others might like to join us, so I am making this post to see who has an interest. If there is an interest I can go down and scout out several photo sites and itineraries, based on ones ability or desire to hike. From there we can set a date and start planning.

The Pinnacles are located about 80 miles south of San Jose California on Hwy 25. I think they released a pair condors here last year, and there are hawks, turkey buzzards, owls, bobcats mountain loins, snakes, and other animals here

The landscape is varied with spectacular spires, rocky crags and vast vistas. The difference between the Pinnacles and the surrounding area is strikingly apparent and are rocky remains of an ancient volcano located 195 miles to the southeast.

I will be posting a number of photos to give you an idea of what you can expect. These were taken last year. They are not good! They were not intended to be good…….Well ok I intended them at the time to be good, but they ain’t. I can press the camera button better now.

Let me know if you have an interest.

Sam


A half mile from the parking area we get to Bear Gulch Reservoir.
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2005
    i'll be out week of june 14th... how about friday june 17th? i can be free all day and don't have to be at san jose airport till 8pm.....

    andy
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2005
    A little further up the trail we have another view of the reservoir (That little blue spot), and a good overview of the area.
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2005
    andy wrote:
    i'll be out week of june 14th... how about friday june 17th? i can be free all day and don't have to be at san jose airport till 8pm.....

    andy
    Cheesh! I just stared to post my lowsy pictures. OK Lets make June 14 th the target date. I'll put in for vacation and begin panning.

    Sam
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2005
    I don't know if you will see a moon, but you will see rocks!
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2005
    Rocks....no moon. :D
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2005
    This might be a little bit of a squeeze for the Rib lovers. rolleyes1.gifrolleyes1.gif
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2005
    A different part of the path.
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2005
    Not the same as the tunnel view in Yosemite, but more intimate.
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 12, 2005
    The guy on the right was stuck for about a half hour until his buddy could come to his rescue.
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited May 13, 2005
    I feel a flu coming on...around June 14th.

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  • DeeDee Registered Users Posts: 2,981 Major grins
    edited May 13, 2005
    Is this a lot of walking?
    I kind of remember driving by the Pinnacles once upon a time...

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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 13, 2005
    Dee wrote:
    I kind of remember driving by the Pinnacles once upon a time...

    Dee
    Dee,

    I have been there about 4 times over the years, and I am no expert, but if there is an interest I will go down and scout out the area to locate good photo opps for those who don't want to hike.

    I will try to ensure this is worthwhile trip for everybody, long hike, short hike, no hike.

    Sam
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited May 13, 2005
    Sam wrote:
    Cheesh! I just stared to post my lowsy pictures. OK Lets make June 14 th the target date. I'll put in for vacation and begin panning.

    Sam
    june 17th? friday? thanks...
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited May 13, 2005
    ian408 wrote:
    I feel a flu coming on...around June 14th.

    Ian
    june 17th the flu will hit big-time
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 13, 2005
    andy wrote:
    june 17th? friday? thanks...
    Since Friday June 14 happens in 2008, I was hoping you intended to type Friday June 17 2005. :D

    Sam

    So people, who has an interest?
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2005
    Great idea!
    I'm tentatively in..
    Depending on work/family ...
    Maybe camping?
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2005
    Nikolai wrote:
    I'm tentatively in..
    Depending on work/family ...
    Maybe camping?
    Campgrounds about 10 minutes away. :D

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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2005
    Chances are getting better:-)
    Sam wrote:
    Campgrounds about 10 minutes away. :D

    Sam
    I like this better every minute!
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  • ehughesehughes Registered Users Posts: 1,675 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2005
    The Hughes' in.. Already took the day off...

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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2005
    uh, guys..
    Sam wrote:
    OK Lets make June 14 th the target date. I'll put in for vacation and begin panning.

    Sam
    I would really appreciate if we can make it a weekend, June 17..19?. I would like to keep my day job since I definitely can't make a living as a photog:-)
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 16, 2005
    Nikolai wrote:
    I would really appreciate if we can make it a weekend, June 17..19?. I would like to keep my day job since I definitely can't make a living as a photog:-)
    We already cleared this up.....it's Friday June 17th. You can keep you day job. :D

    Sam
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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited May 17, 2005
    Sam wrote:
    We already cleared this up.....it's Friday June 17th. You can keep you day job. :D

    Sam
    Sounds good Sam thumb.gifthumb.gif

    Thanks for posting this as well as your pics clap.gif Also, thanks for playing scout for us :D

    Mid-June at The Pinnacles :uhoh (much better than mid-July :yikes ) This is the one time Andy can gladly bring some rain with him.....lol


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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited May 18, 2005
    Clarification question
    Sam wrote:
    We already cleared this up.....it's Friday June 17th. You can keep you day job. :D

    Sam
    Are we shooting since Friday morning, or we getting there on Firday (evening) and shooting Saturday? I mean - do I need to take Friday off?ne_nau.gif

    My plans are to come with my 13 y.o. daughter (who loves camping, hiking and photography) and camp out a couple of nights..
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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited May 19, 2005
    Nikolai wrote:
    Are we shooting since Friday morning, or we getting there on Firday (evening) and shooting Saturday? I mean - do I need to take Friday off?ne_nau.gif

    My plans are to come with my 13 y.o. daughter (who loves camping, hiking and photography) and camp out a couple of nights..
    Nik,
    I think we are shooting on Friday. I'm pretty sure Andy's plane leaves at around 9pm from San Jose. So if we get there early (like when the park opens, 8am??), we can have a full day of shooting.

    If I am mistaken, than someone please correct me.


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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Steve Cavigliano wrote:
    Nik,
    I think we are shooting on Friday. I'm pretty sure Andy's plane leaves at around 9pm from San Jose. So if we get there early (like when the park opens, 8am??), we can have a full day of shooting.

    If I am mistaken, than someone please correct me.


    Steve

    the only mistake you made is no mention of what we'll be doing for lunch lol3.gif
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    I see..
    Steve Cavigliano wrote:
    Nik,
    I think we are shooting on Friday. I'm pretty sure Andy's plane leaves at around 9pm from San Jose. So if we get there early (like when the park opens, 8am??), we can have a full day of shooting.

    If I am mistaken, than someone please correct me.


    Steve
    Friday, eh.. Means, I have to take Friday off and leave Thursday afternoon..headscratch.gif
    OK, I'm gonna marinade on that for a while...

    Thanks for the info!thumb.gif
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Nikolai wrote:
    Friday, eh.. Means, I have to take Friday off and leave Thursday afternoon..headscratch.gif
    OK, I'm gonna marinade on that for a while...

    Thanks for the info!thumb.gif

    mmm mmmmmmmmmm marinade..... :food
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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited May 19, 2005
    andy wrote:
    the only mistake you made is no mention of what we'll be doing for lunch lol3.gif
    That doesn't mean I wasn't thinking about it :eat That place is out in the middle of nowhere. I think it's like 50 miles to the nearest Carl's Jr :lol :lol



    Hey Sam, will there be places to eat nearby? I know how Andy gets when he misses a meal eek7.gif I wouldn't want this to turn into the Donner Party :lol4


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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited May 19, 2005
    Steve Cavigliano wrote:
    That doesn't mean I wasn't thinking about it :eat That place is out in the middle of nowhere. I think it's like 50 miles to the nearest Carl's Jr :lol :lol



    Hey Sam, will there be places to eat nearby? I know how Andy gets when he misses a meal eek7.gif I wouldn't want this to turn into the Donner Party :lol4

    Steve
    There is a very interesting bar resturant down the road apiece, I don't remember just how far the apiece is, but I'll find out and report back. :D

    Also the last time I was there I got in before dawn. Again I plan on going down and getting all the current details first hand.

    Sam
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  • AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited June 8, 2005
    ehughes wrote:
    The Hughes' in.. Already took the day off...

    Ed

    can somebody pick a starbucks or other suitable place to meet at? steve and i will be there at the crack of crack, so the hour's not the problem...
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