“If you want to stand for something, you can’t stand for everything.” — Unknown
“Be careful to leave your children well instructed rather than rich, for the hopes of the instructed are better than the wealth of the ignorant. [ed]” — Epictetus
“The best skill at cards is knowing when to discard.” — Baltasar Gracián
“To be good is noble, but to teach others how to be good is nobler – and less trouble.” — Mark Twain
As we hiked the various paths and trails of the park, we entered the Happy Isles section on an overcast day. We enjoyed the more tranquil walks in this area which also bordered the Merced River. Along the way, we came across this memorial to Stephen T. Mather who has been credited for laying the groundwork for our National Park System.
The inscription may be hard to read, but it says:
“He laid the foundation of the National Park Service, defining and establishing the policies under which its areas shall be developed and conserved, unimpaired for future generations. There will never come an end to the good he has done . . .”
We need to honor those people who saw America’s need for these valuable resources, put politics aside and acted as statesmen.
Do you have a question about our visit to Yosemite? Ask it in the comment section.
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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“When you rest, you rust.” — Oscar de la Renta
“A man must love a thing very much if he not only practices it without any hope of fame and money, but even… without any hope of doing it well.” — Oliver Herford
“Home is the place where, when you have to go there, They have to take you in.” — Robert Frost
“Intelligence is like four-wheel drive; it only allows you to get stuck in more remote places.” — Garrison Keillor
In the last post taken from Jeff Shank’s tips, the role of the non-receiving partner during the serve was covered. You can watch that video tip at the following link:
The non-receiving partner’s role
After learning the basics of pickleball, i.e. double bounce rule, non-volley zone, keeping score, volley, lob, ground stroke, etc. one of the next essential skills that proves to be hard to learn, but very necessary, is the third shot drop shot.
Everyone, including Jeff Shank in this video, acknowledges that hitting a good third shot drop shot from the baseline is a skill that is hard to perfect for most people. Keep in mind, however, that hard does not mean impossible. The video below contains a good number of Jeff’s hints pertaining to the the serving team’s third shot.
Listed below are some of the key points presented in the video. See if you can find the answers as you watch! (stay with the video because it does have some very good ideas throughout.)
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NOTE – Jeff points out that one does not need to get to the non-volley zone on the first attempt after a drop shot.
Key points when hitting the the successful third shot:
NOTE – To find out about this series of posts, i.e. 100 Pickleball Strategies by Jeff Shank, read the first post HERE
To See additional Pickleball Videos Covering Many Aspects of the Game Click Here (primarily for beginners and less experienced players)
Check out Additional Pickleball Info and Videos! (for all players including average to more experienced players)
If you visit Yosemite, even if you do not stay at the Majestic Yosemite Hotel, it is a stop you should plan to make. There are so many beautiful areas you can visit. We had planned to have a glass of wine in the lounge/bar area, but it was under renovation during the time we visited. The rear meadow with woods and the river provide a delightful area for a stroll and to take some photographs
The picture above is my attempt to capture the rustic nature of the building. The lights, wood and stones look so very old. If you look closely, you can see some hardware to the left of the lamp housing. If the building was constructed today, I believe these mechanisms would be internal.
Processing the Photograph – To add to the rustic look, I used Lightroom to apply significant contrast and some detail enhancement to bring out the lines and colors.
This (above) is the original photograph prior to applying the filters in Lightroom
Do you have a question about our visit to Yosemite? Ask it in the comment section.
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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“Men often bear little grievances with less courage than they do large misfortunes.” — Aesop
“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.” — James Baldwin
“A moment’s insight is sometimes worth a lifetime’s experience.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
“Why would they have book covers if we aren’t supposed to judge the book by them? It makes no sense.” — Ingrid Weir
As most photography buffs and National Park aficionados will note, Ansel Adams chronicled the major sites of Yosemite National Park. His technique of spending hours in the darkroom is legendary. He was an expert craftsman.
I am not comparing myself to Ansel Adams or any other accomplished photographer, but from this post forward and from time-to-time, I thought I would put a different spin on some of the Yosemite scenes. There will, of course, be some that may be similar to those I have shared in prior posts.
This will provide a different perspective and style to the pictures captured. I hope JBRish readers will enjoy them. The picture above has had a number of filters applied via Lightroom to give Half Dome that old fashioned appearance.
For the sake of interest, I will also post the original picture at the end of the descriptions for comparison purposes and to validate the Meta Data provided.
This (above) is the original photograph prior to applying the filters in Lightroom
Do you have a question about our visit to Yosemite? Ask it in the comment section.
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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“How soon not now, becomes never.” — Martin Luther
“And one by one the nights between our separated cities are joined to the night that unites us.” — Pablo Neruda
“What people believe prevails over the truth.” — Sophocles
“A celebrity is one who is known to many persons he is glad he doesn’t know.” — H.L. Mencken
I found this video to be entertaining and engaging which is quite something for an advertisement. I am sure that some may deem it a bit hokey, but if viewed in light of the season, I think you will find it cute, humorous or poignant depending upon your mood at the time or your general disposition.
I watched it and thought of a couple of subtexts:
And I am sure this list goes on. If you can think of a witty, poignant or thought-provoking subtext, why not add it in the comment section?
Yesterday’s post showed a picture of a building we spotted on the way back from the Wapama Falls hike. We hadn’t noticed the building on the way in, but as I noted in the previous post, the views are often quite different when hiking in the opposite direction, i.e. returning along the same path.
To add to this, I changed the perspective a bit by zooming in with my bridge camera. After all, if you have a large zoom, why not use it? Here the house is more of the main subject and not just an object of interest. You can decide which picture better portrays the scene, but I think they both have merit for different reasons.
I guess the point I am trying to convey is…try more than one perspective if you have that ability. I didn’t have a true wide angle lens, but that might have given a different impression/view as well. In the era of digital photography, the cost of “trying” something different is really minimal so give it a try!
Do you have a question about our visit to Yosemite? Ask it in the comment section.
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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Capture date: June 11, 2016
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