Today’s Picture Quote
“It’s not what we have in life, but who we have in our life that matters”
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The Beauty of Tuolumne Meadows – Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 202
We have described Sentinel Dome and the hike to the top and we have also shown photographs of Cathedral Peak which can be seen in the distance (near the middle) of this photograph. I would like to point out that Tuolumne Meadows is beautiful in its own right. Look at the lush expanse of green grass and trees which leads up to the meandering Tuolumne River.
The photo was taken as we were heading to the car after a long day’s hiking and only moments before, a Yellow-bellied marmot went scrambling across the field. I believe that during the warmer weather the field would have abundant wildflowers.
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Today’s STATUS QUOtes
“Hell, there are no rules here – we’re trying to accomplish something.” — Thomas A. Edison
“He never seemed to be doing anything, and yet he did not like to be disturbed at it.” — John Greenleaf Whittier
“The injuries we do and the injuries we suffer are seldom weighed on the same scales.” — Aesop
“Love at first sight is easy to understand; it’s when two people have been looking at each other for a lifetime that it becomes a miracle.” — Amy Bloom
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Dog Lake- Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 201
If you are hiking near Sentinel Dome or in and around Tuolumne Meadows, the hike to Dog Lake may be of interest. It is actually a side trail off of the main trail to Sentinel Dome. It is not too far from that junction and may provide an extension to a day of hiking.
When we visited, the water was very cold and the shore was muddy because of the recent snow and rains. In drier weather, it would be easier to explore more of the shore line. We were getting to the end of our hiking day and we just stopped for a few pictures and to assess the lake.
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Today’s STATUS QUOtes
“If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes and the quitting time.” — Chinese Proverb
“My candle burns at both ends;
It will not last the night;
But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends—
It gives a lovely light!.” — Edna St. Vincent Millay
“Every gain made by individuals or societies is almost instantly taken for granted.” — Aldous Huxley
“The closest I’ve been to a diet this year is erasing food searches from my browser history.” — Pauly Peligroso
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STATUS QUOte – Photography – 20170127
Photography Quote
“Photographers do this for a living, every single day — they point their lenses toward every single corner of our world and somehow make the mundane mesmerizing through their artistic eye. It’s all a matter of being aware of your surroundings and realizing that there are some really amazing and interesting things to look at, even if it may just be something so simple as a wall being covered up by paint.”
– Ward Jenkins –
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A Finch on Fountain at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast, Hereford, Arizona
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Cathedral Peak Portrait – Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 200
Using a telephoto setting on my Canon PowerShot SX50 HS (Bridge Camera), I was able to take a “portrait” of Cathedral Peak from across Tuolumne Meadows. It doesn’t look quite as dramatic in this picture as the colors are muted because of the amount of atmosphere between the lens and the subject, the color of the light, copious snow cover, etc.
The picture above does provide a different look into the “character” of the peak and the overall topography.
Do you have a question about our visit to Yosemite? Ask it in the comment section.
*All photographs Copyright by Jeffrey B. Ross with all rights reserved.
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Today’s STATUS QUOtes
“Envy is thin because it bites but never eats.” — Spanish Proverb
“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” — John Adams
“When they say ‘It’s impossible,’ remember that it’s impossible for them, not for you.” — via Instagram @ AgentSteven
“How did a fool and his money get together in the first place?” — Steven Wright
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Pickleball – The Art & Skill of the Volley
We have highlighted videos by Mark Renneson of Third Shot Sports on this blog a number of times. Mark offers very good tips to help all levels of players improve their skills. In this video he reminds us that not all volleys are the same or at least they shouldn’t be the same.
Mark demonstrates for viewers what he believes is the most difficult volley of them all…the soft touch volley. What makes this video valuable is that Mark offers a drill to help us improve our ability to improve our “soft volley.”
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Cathedral Peak – Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 199
Among the numerous and varied mountains in Yosemite National Park, a few have gained prominence because of their special location, shape or challenge to conquerors. Cathedral Peak is one such recognizable pinnacle.
The picture above was taken from the top of Sentinel Dome and shows the stretch across Tuolumne Meadows including the river. Cathedral Peak, like Sentinel Dome, stands as figurative sentries keeping watch over the expanse.
Cathedral Peak is open to mountain climbers and it stands as a challenge to those who enjoy that sport. An interesting picture of one such adventurer can be seen HERE.
Do you have a question about our visit to Yosemite? Ask it in the comment section.
*All photographs Copyright by Jeffrey B. Ross with all rights reserved.
See previous Year of Yosemite (YOY) posts HERE. If you want to read the introduction to the YOY series, CLICK HERE.
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