C’mon, you know you have probably done something like this; Right?!
Parents Have Priorities Too!
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 100 (Sentinel Dome 3/3: What Views!)
This is post 3 of 3 about my hike to the top of Sentinel Dome. If you missed 1/3 (YOY) – Day 98 or 2/3 (YOY) – Day 99, click the links to “catch up!”
One of the spectacular views from the top of Sentinel Dome
I was so intent on making it to the top of Sentinel Dome, that I don’t think I turned around during the climb to take in the views at the various heights. As a matter of fact, I don’t think I stopped at all until I arrived near the very top of the hill.
Once there, I turned around and the picture above was part of what I saw. What makes Sentinel Dome so striking is that it has views of the major players in “the Valley.” There is a three-hundred-and-sixty degree range of visibility so turning around will reveal El Capitan, Yosemite Falls as well as Half Dome and the supporting cast of other falls, mountains, etc.
This was an essential hike for me and I was glad to have taken advantage of it. Of course there are views of these sights from other aspects of the park, but to have them laid out in front all at once was a rare treat!
I would suggest a telephoto and wide angle lens, if possible. I had my bridge camera which tries to cover both, but the lack of a true wide angle did not permit me to capture some of the scenes I would have liked to share.
Nevertheless, I will post more Sentinel Dome photographs and views of the other sights in a later post. This is enough of the dome for now.
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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STATUS QUOtes — 20161013
“If youth knew; if age could.” — Sigmund Freud
“Your heart knows you, even if you don’t yet know your heart.” — Luke Austen
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of all the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.” — Giorgos Seferis
“Truth exists; only lies are invented.” — Georges Braque
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STATUS QUOtes — Picture Quote — 20161012
Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 99 (Sentinel Dome 2/3)
First full view of Sentinel Dome as we ascended the trail
As we approached Sentinel Dome, we could get a hint of what we might see as Half Dome was visible through the trees. At the end of the trail, we arrived at the base of the dome and after the hike up the trail, it did look formidable.
I must say, the climb was easier than I thought it would be. It was a bit steep, but the path was clear and the stone provided a surface that was easy to grip. Seeing other people on the dome and at the top let me know that I could do it as well. (To be continued…)
To See Yesterday’s post about Sentinel Dome, click 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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STATUS QUOtes — 20161012
“Danger breeds best on too much confidence.” — Pierre Corneille
“…You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.” — Bob Dylan
“You shall create beauty not to excite the senses but to give sustenance to the soul.” — Gabriela Mistral
“We’d get sick on too many cookies, but ever so much sicker on no cookies at all.” — Sinclair Lewis
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Skinny Pickleball, What?
Jordan Briones is a 5.0 pickleball player and coach. Jordan has created videos suggesting ways to improve pickleball skills. In the clip below, he demonstrates a version of the game he calls “half-court singles.” Others have referred to it as “skinny singles.”
This caught my eye because it is something I have done in the past. Basically, this version of pickleball is for two players and requires both players to play on ONLY half the court.
It can be played several ways:
A) – Stay on one side of the court for the serve and subsequent hits. Any ball hit on the other side (half) of the court loses. An additional nuance is to change sides after even and odd serves, but still keep to only the one side of the court.
B) Play cross court. Each player needs to keep hitting the ball diagonally for the entire point. Any ball not hit diagonally into the appropriate court loses.
C) Serve diagonally and then move play to the receivers half of the court for all subsequent shots for that point.
D) A similar variation of your own choosing and design restricting the area of play to encourage accuracy.
The game can be played to a score of five, seven, etc. or any number up to eleven.
The benefit of this version of the game is that it forces players to be more accurate.
Watch the video and see what you think.
**NOTE** This is an excerpt of one part of the video that I found particularly useful. It is excerpted and published here with the permission of Jordan Briones. If you wish to watch the entire video, you can click on the YouTube icon on the bottom-right of the video window or visit this link – https://youtu.be/plerTAwoYXM
To See 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)
Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 98 (Sentinel Dome 1/3)
First full view of Sentinel Dome as we ascended the trail
As we hiked the trail to Sentinel Dome, we had great expectations. The trail was fairly busy so we knew it had a reputation of being worthy. Another clue that the hike to the dome was popular was the lack of room in the nearby parking areas. Luckily, parking along the road, but not on the road, was permitted. We secured the car and began our trek along the Sentinel Dome trail.
There was some rock scrambling, but the trail is certainly moderate with various ups and downs. The elevation gain up to the dome was not too bad. As we rounded one part of the trail, the picture above was the first full view we had of the dome. This mountain top was well rounded like one would expect it to be. (To be continued…)
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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STATUS QUOtes — 20161011
“You are your best thing.” — Toni Morrison, Beloved
“Courage is more than standing for a firm conviction. It includes the risk of questioning that conviction.” — Julian Weber Gordon
“To live forever, die in the service of others.” — Debasish Mridha, M.D.
“There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won’t cure, but I don’t know many of them.” — Sylvia Plath
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STATUS QUOte – Photography – 20161010
Photography Quote
When your mouth drops open, click the shutter.
– Harold Feinstein
** – Photograph Notes – **
Photograph Copyright by Jeff Ross – ALL Rights Reserved
Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO – Sept. 13, 2016 – 9:06 AM
Nikon D3300, 1/60 sec @ f18, ISO 140, Focal Length 27 mm
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