Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Point Loma and The Road to Sequoia

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The road to Sequoia National Park from the town of Three Rivers, California. School had not yet let out for summer vacation and we pretty much had the place to ourselves.  A freak late May snowstorm made it even more so.


This is Rosecrans National Cemetery at Point Loma in San Diego. My wife's dad is buried here. It's a very beautiful place with awesome views of the Pacific Ocean.

39 comments:

  1. These are so NEAT!! I love your black & white take!

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  2. Oooo, I looove cemeteries tooo...is that wrong or weird??? Just askin' lol

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  3. These are so good, my man. You certainly know your way around a camera! I am like you, I always have a camera with me.

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  4. Thank you my friend...
    And whenever I don't have one, something happens!!!!

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  5. Lady, that is not wrong at all...
    I love them!!

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  6. I really like the Kings Canyon photo. I really like the effect the fog gives the photo.

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  7. thanks, I kept hoping I'd be able to catch some sunrays shining through the fog and trees that day, but no luck...

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  8. We will have to talk about me licensing you images for a forthcoming poetry book.

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  9. Sure, whenever you want to talk...
    thanks for coming by and commenting!

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  10. These are really striking, Pat. I especially identify with the first one. Beautiful.

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  11. Wow- great photos Pat.

    I like how you use the B and W effect- I have tried it on some of my photos but it never looks right.

    Great eye angle.

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  12. Love these photos!! I especially love the one you have for your header!! I have a thing for trains & train tracks!!! Lovely job as it has SOOO many different colors in it as well!

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  13. ooh, those are gorgious! i really need to see more places.

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  14. Love that top photo, Pat... I would give anything to see those big Sequoias someday...
    Betsy

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  15. Love your photo's, as always!
    Yes, sometimes I prefer to take black and white photo's too. I find they are much more atmospheric at times, but it depends on the subject.
    These one's look really good in B&W, but your cherry trees looked fantastic in colour.

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  16. Wow! They both leave me with two different senses of of awe. Incredible photos. B/W does 'em both justice.

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  17. Pat you are giving me great ideas of places to visit with my husband as we are plotting out "mini" vacations now that our nest will be empty as of September 15th. I have camped in the Sequoia but it was in my younger years!

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  18. That first picture is just so amazing. It's like I can feel that cold wet air.

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  19. I sure am enjoying the photos you are importing. This is fun! And the b/w photos today are lovely. Tall, sturdy trees, tall, sturdy memories.
    Good ones, Pat!

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  20. Rabbit - Thanks! It was so moody driving up that road. A month later, during summer, it would have been a crowded drive.

    BB - Thanks, I like quiet places

    Ren - It's all about the angle for me. Some things need to be in B&W. Thanks...

    Kimberly - Thanks so much! I really like the header photo also.

    Vencora - I agree. I need to get our more myself. We have a few things planned, hope to get some good shots.

    Betsy - I sure hope you do get to see them. There's nothing like them. It's not just about the trees, it's the beauty of the land they grow in.

    Alice - Thanks Alice! I agree, somethings need to be in color.

    Jesse - Thank you sir! I appreciate it.

    DrSoosie - It's a great place, isn't it? King's Canyon, next door is also awesome.

    Tim - Sometimes the fog would freeze, I loved that day...

    Brenda - Thanks so much. It was a great trip. There wasn't supposed to be any snow...

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  21. Nice! I've never been to that part of the West coast.

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  22. What is it about shots of cemeteries? They're really kind of eerie...but at the same time, you can't help but NOT look away!

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  23. I love B/W's b/c they capture a majestic/sombre mood in a way that color just can't.

    These are wonderful and reflective.

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  24. Alex - If you ever have a chance to do so...don't pass it up! thanks!

    Marlene - I don't know exactly what it is, but I love taking pics there.

    Emmpress - thanks so much! I appreciate the comment!

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  25. Great B&W shots as always. The cemetary shot is too cool. I have an old one near where I live I have been meaning to visit for some pictures...this reminded me to go!

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  26. Beautiful... you inspire me to
    try more B&W.

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  27. Your father was a Navy man and I think this is one of the most beautiful cemetaries in the U.S. I used to go there just to visit and be tranquil. Lovely shot Patrick.

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  28. Great pics Pat. Very inspiring too. I could do with some solitude like that.
    Cheers mate.

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  29. Excellent shots Pat, as you know I am partial to most all of your pictures but the B&W's just always do something for me, there is a peaceful feeling in them that color can't capture.

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  30. Such a beautiful part of the country. Great images!

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  31. Beautiful shots. I love these B/W's. It really draws your attention to shape and form rather than distracting your eyes by colour. Very lovely. - G

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  32. The first picture is unbelievable! It seems almost unreal. I really love the black and white too.

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  33. Great shots! The monochrome gives it a solemn look.

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  34. Chuck - I love to walk through an old cemetery with my camera. thanks!

    faye - Thanks and your welcome!

    California Girl - I agree it's a great place. I've been there many times.

    Anthony - thanks! Me too, I'm just not ready for a permanent home there yet...

    Jimmy - thanks so much Jimmy! I agree about the B&W

    Erika - Thanks! I love it there

    David V - Thanks David! (haven't seen you in a while! thanks for commenting)

    Georgina - thanks! I totally agree about that

    Sarah - Thanks! It was an eeried drive through the frozen fox...

    Blue Wave - Thanks so much!

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  35. Great black and white photos, Pat. A very picturesque area of California.

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