North Dome Difference – Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 255

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North Dome Difference

North Dome

Another dome visible from the Mirror Lake Trail in addition to Half Dome, is North Dome. Prior to my visit to Yosemite, I didn’t know about North Dome. I am not sure how many domes are named at Yosemite, but Half Dome obviously has “competitors.”

If you look at the picture of Lembert Dome and the photograph of Half Dome, you will notice that they have a very flat side. As far as I can tell, North Dome does not. What is prominent is the rounded protrusion seen in the photograph above; a rather bulbous feature.

 
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STATUS QUOtes — 20170327

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Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“To go beyond is as wrong as to fall short.” — Confucius

“If all the insects were to disappear from the earth, within 50 years all life on earth would end. If all human beings disappeared from the earth, within 50 years all forms of life would flourish.” — Jonas Salk

“Opportunity is a parade. Even as one chance passes, the next is a fife and drum echoing in the distance.” — Robert Brault

“I can’t say I was ever lost, but I was bewildered once for three days.” — Daniel Boone

 

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Family with Cat -A- Tude

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As JBRish readers know, I am fond of collecting and sharing vanity license plates from the state of Arizona; my home state. While out-and-about one day, I came across the picture below.

It wasn’t the license plate that caught my eye, but the number of pets this family ostensibly has. This family has quite a menagerie which might not be that unusual. I was somewhat puzzled, however, in deciding how many cats they have. Do they have just one cat with many moods? Do they have two cats which each have various moods? Or, oh my gosh, could they have six cats?!

If it is the latter, I want to know their budget and logistics for buying kitty litter!

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How many cats in this family


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Half Dome Psyche – Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 254

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Half Dome meadow view

Half Dome as viewed from the meadow near Yosmeite Village

Let’s be honest…Half Dome is far from the tallest mountain. It probably would not win a beauty contest by any measure of mountain attractiveness. It may not even be the most fun to climb. With all of the factors noted, however, it is probably one of the most lauded and photographed physical features in the world.

Half Dome has become part of America’s psyche. It has been placed in the photographic lexicon by Ansel Adams and in the hearts of many Americans by Ken Burns.

When Yosemite visitors are asked what they most want to see, the answer undoubtedly would be Half Dome. The roadsides along the best fields of view are crowded with cars stopped nearby and people with cameras pointing them skyward towards the Yosemite icon.

Half Dome is part of American lore and perhaps even that of the world.

 
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STATUS QUOtes — 20170326

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Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 

“It is easy to give an example, but it’s very difficult to become an example.” — Unknown

“I never made a mistake in my life; at least, never one that I couldn’t explain away afterwards.” — Rudyard Kipling

“You never know how a horse will pull until you hook him up to a heavy load.” — Paul “Bear” Bryant

“When asked what he would do if he only had six months to live: Type faster.” — Isaac Asimov

 

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STATUS QUOte – Photography – 20170325

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“I find it particularly exciting when a picture evokes anything near that word, ‘mystery’.”

– Jeff Mermelstein –

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Monument Valley Tree – September 10, 2012 – 4:23 PM
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A Dome of Another View – Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 253

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Half Dome viewed from the Mirror Lake Trail

Half Dome viewed from a vantage point near the Mirror Lake Trail

This photograph of Half Dome shows just the tip of the noted peak. We met a ranger guiding a group around Mirror Lake and we asked about certain sights in the area and he recommended an ascent to a vantage point where we could see a view of Half Dome that not many others get to witness.

I was intrigued by this suggestion so I began the upward trek, but it was going to take more time than I had planned for so I just snapped this one shot and returned. I do have a minor regret that I didn’t go to the top of the trail to get a fuller view of Half Dome, but as they say, that is water under the bridge now.

 
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STATUS QUOtes — 20170325

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Today’s STATUS QUOtes

 
“Truth sounds like hate to those who hate truth.” — Unknown

“We always admire the other person more after we’ve tried to do his job.” — William Faulkner

“One day you will ask me which is more important? My life or yours? I will say mine and you will walk away not knowing that you are my life.” — Kahlil Gibran

“My friends tell me I have an intimacy problem… but they don’t really know me.” — Garry Shandling

 

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Spring Cactus Bloom in Arizona – The Claret Cup

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We have had a wetter than usual winter and early spring and thus we are having a beautiful wildflower bloom. Our landscape cactus are showing their appreciation as well with a living bouquet for our enjoyment.

One of our courtyard features is a round planter that has hosted a Claret Cup cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) for more than ten years. At one time it had plenty of room, but as you can see below, it will need to be divided and replanted within a year or so.

Claret Cup Cactus

In years past, it wouldn’t have this many blooms open at once, but its stinginess vanished this year and we are being treated to a full orchestration of its floral beauty.

Upon closer inspection you can see the juggernaut of thorns it sports that will present quite a challenge when it comes time to move or transplant it. We have a long pair of tweezers or tongs that we use to remove spent blooms or any debris that gets caught amid the needles.

Claret Cup Cactus

In the photo below, the pollen can be seen on top of the stamens. While this adds color to the picture and pollen to the air, it also seems to attract woodpeckers. For some reason they like to eat the center of the flowers and my assumption is that it is because of the pollen. After inspecting where they have been, the pollen sacks are gone — who knew?

Claret Cup Cactus

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Lembert Dome Cairn Art- Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 252

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Artistic cairn layout at Lembert Dome

Artistic cairn layout near Lembert Dome Trailhead

Near the trail head of Lembert Dome, some hikers showed their artistic side by creating a grouping of cairns. These rock formations are ostensibly used to guide others in areas where the path may not be clear. There is some “controversy” about these unofficial guide posts primarily because they are unofficial. There have been times when not-so-funny jokesters deliberately mislead others.

A grouping like this may cause confusing since they appear in a rounded formation without a clear direction. There were others in the area that did point the way, however.

 
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