A Little Northwest Hike

johno · June 2, 2005

OK, it's been a while since I've brough anything to the table... So, I have been taking little hikes in "my" backyard... The Wenatchee National Forest.

My camera has a macro, not very good. So here is my attempt at some close ups of natures best.

Comments and critics are welcome... You know it's not that easy to take pictures of little flowers... But, I am trying to learn. Most of these shots were taken between 2 - 5 pm. Not the best time to take pics but, oh well.

And last but not least, this little guy I almost stepped on. When you're in rattle snake country, you jump first and then look to see what kind of snake it is. I think this could have counted for the "dangerous" challenge because I could have had a heart attack... That's dangerous. :rofl

peace.
johno~

Rufio220 · June 2, 2005

Wow
I like 2,3,and 5 best. those are nice. i live in Oregon and i try to take as much nature as I can because you never know when they will try and drill it for oil like in Alaska.

ian408 · June 3, 2005

Nice work here. The B&W looks good too.

Ian

johno · June 3, 2005

Rufio220 wrote:

I like 2,3,and 5 best. those are nice. i live in Oregon and i try to take as much nature as I can because you never know when they will try and drill it for oil like in Alaska.

Thanks Rufio... Where in Oregon do you live?

johno · June 3, 2005

ian408 wrote:

Nice work here. The B&W looks good too.

Ian

Thanks Ian... I hope to get a bit closer to the Enchantments, (bw pic), someday. Those should be some great pics. The problem or good thing, depending on how you look at it, is you need a permit to hike in and there are only so many per year.

peace.
johno~

Netgarden · June 3, 2005

Beautiful country Johno. Lucky you! Nice job on your walk too.

johno wrote:

Thanks Ian... I hope to get a bit closer to the Enchantments, (bw pic), someday. Those should be some great pics. The problem or good thing, depending on how you look at it, is you need a permit to hike in and there are only some many per year.

peace.
johno~

ian408 · June 3, 2005

johno wrote:

Thanks Ian... I hope to get a bit closer to the Enchantments, (bw pic), someday. Those should be some great pics. The problem or good thing, depending on how you look at it, is you need a permit to hike in and there are only some many per year.

peace.
johno~

Good thing for areas that are heavily used. But a royal pain if you'd like to go
but only half your party get permits

Ian

Prezwoodz · June 3, 2005

Rufio220 wrote:

I like 2,3,and 5 best. those are nice. i live in Oregon and i try to take as much nature as I can because you never know when they will try and drill it for oil like in Alaska.

not everyone in Alaska is happy about that either

I think a refuge means you should stay the heck out of it. But i guess thats just me :-)

Nice pictures i like the mountain shots because i lub mountains but the blue flowers are really nice to . looks like they should be in a flower guide book!

johno · June 3, 2005

Prezwoodz wrote:

Nice pictures i like the mountain shots because i lub mountains but the blue flowers are really nice to . looks like they should be in a flower guide book!

Thanks Prez... I have a simple flower book... You would be surprised by the pictures in the book. Some pictures give you no idea of what you are looking at. Blur your eyes, turn your head and guess

BTW great shots from Alaska.

peace.
johno~