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Ehuhges, and Steve Cavigliano, and I were discussing taking a ride over to The Pinnacles National Monument for a photo get together, and we thought others might like to join us, so I am making this post to see who has an interest. If there is an interest I can go down and scout out several photo sites and itineraries, based on ones ability or desire to hike. From there we can set a date and start planning.
The Pinnacles are located about 80 miles south of San Jose California on Hwy 25. I think they released a pair condors here last year, and there are hawks, turkey buzzards, owls, bobcats mountain loins, snakes, and other animals here
The landscape is varied with spectacular spires, rocky crags and vast vistas. The difference between the Pinnacles and the surrounding area is strikingly apparent and are rocky remains of an ancient volcano located 195 miles to the southeast.
I will be posting a number of photos to give you an idea of what you can expect. These were taken last year. They are not good! They were not intended to be good…….Well ok I intended them at the time to be good, but they ain’t. I can press the camera button better now.
Let me know if you have an interest.
Sam
A half mile from the parking area we get to Bear Gulch Reservoir.
Andy
May-12-2005, 07:12 PM
i'll be out week of june 14th... how about friday june 17th? i can be free all day and don't have to be at san jose airport till 8pm.....
andy
A little further up the trail we have another view of the reservoir (That little blue spot), and a good overview of the area.
i'll be out week of june 14th... how about friday june 17th? i can be free all day and don't have to be at san jose airport till 8pm.....
andy
Cheesh! I just stared to post my lowsy pictures. OK Lets make June 14 th the target date. I'll put in for vacation and begin panning.
Sam
I don't know if you will see a moon, but you will see rocks!
This might be a little bit of a squeeze for the Rib lovers. :rofl :rofl
A different part of the path.
Not the same as the tunnel view in Yosemite, but more intimate.
The guy on the right was stuck for about a half hour until his buddy could come to his rescue.
ian408
May-12-2005, 09:04 PM
I feel a flu coming on...around June 14th.
Ian
I kind of remember driving by the Pinnacles once upon a time...
Dee
I kind of remember driving by the Pinnacles once upon a time...
Dee
Dee,
I have been there about 4 times over the years, and I am no expert, but if there is an interest I will go down and scout out the area to locate good photo opps for those who don't want to hike.
I will try to ensure this is worthwhile trip for everybody, long hike, short hike, no hike.
Sam
Andy
May-13-2005, 05:46 AM
Cheesh! I just stared to post my lowsy pictures. OK Lets make June 14 th the target date. I'll put in for vacation and begin panning.
Sam
june 17th? friday? thanks...
Andy
May-13-2005, 05:47 AM
I feel a flu coming on...around June 14th.
Ian
june 17th the flu will hit big-time
june 17th? friday? thanks...
Since Friday June 14 happens in 2008, I was hoping you intended to type Friday June 17 2005. :D
Sam
So people, who has an interest?
Nikolai
May-16-2005, 10:07 AM
I'm tentatively in..
Depending on work/family ...
Maybe camping?
I'm tentatively in..
Depending on work/family ...
Maybe camping?
Campgrounds about 10 minutes away. :D
Sam
Nikolai
May-16-2005, 06:34 PM
Campgrounds about 10 minutes away. :D
Sam
I like this better every minute!
ehughes
May-16-2005, 06:55 PM
The Hughes' in.. Already took the day off...
Ed
Nikolai
May-16-2005, 07:15 PM
OK Lets make June 14 th the target date. I'll put in for vacation and begin panning.
Sam
I would really appreciate if we can make it a weekend, June 17..19?. I would like to keep my day job since I definitely can't make a living as a photog:-)
I would really appreciate if we can make it a weekend, June 17..19?. I would like to keep my day job since I definitely can't make a living as a photog:-)
We already cleared this up.....it's Friday June 17th. You can keep you day job. :D
Sam
Steve Cavigliano
May-16-2005, 08:03 PM
We already cleared this up.....it's Friday June 17th. You can keep you day job. :D
Sam
Sounds good Sam :thumb :thumb
Thanks for posting this as well as your pics :clap Also, thanks for playing scout for us :D
Mid-June at The Pinnacles :uhoh (much better than mid-July :yikes ) This is the one time Andy can gladly bring some rain with him.....lol
Steve
Nikolai
May-18-2005, 10:22 AM
We already cleared this up.....it's Friday June 17th. You can keep you day job. :D
Sam
Are we shooting since Friday morning, or we getting there on Firday (evening) and shooting Saturday? I mean - do I need to take Friday off?:dunno
My plans are to come with my 13 y.o. daughter (who loves camping, hiking and photography) and camp out a couple of nights..
Steve Cavigliano
May-19-2005, 09:24 AM
Are we shooting since Friday morning, or we getting there on Firday (evening) and shooting Saturday? I mean - do I need to take Friday off?:dunno
My plans are to come with my 13 y.o. daughter (who loves camping, hiking and photography) and camp out a couple of nights..
Nik,
I think we are shooting on Friday. I'm pretty sure Andy's plane leaves at around 9pm from San Jose. So if we get there early (like when the park opens, 8am??), we can have a full day of shooting.
If I am mistaken, than someone please correct me.
Steve
Andy
May-19-2005, 09:28 AM
Nik,
I think we are shooting on Friday. I'm pretty sure Andy's plane leaves at around 9pm from San Jose. So if we get there early (like when the park opens, 8am??), we can have a full day of shooting.
If I am mistaken, than someone please correct me.
Steve
the only mistake you made is no mention of what we'll be doing for lunch :lol3
Nikolai
May-19-2005, 10:27 AM
Nik,
I think we are shooting on Friday. I'm pretty sure Andy's plane leaves at around 9pm from San Jose. So if we get there early (like when the park opens, 8am??), we can have a full day of shooting.
If I am mistaken, than someone please correct me.
Steve
Friday, eh.. Means, I have to take Friday off and leave Thursday afternoon..:scratch
OK, I'm gonna marinade on that for a while...
Thanks for the info!:thumb
Andy
May-19-2005, 10:47 AM
Friday, eh.. Means, I have to take Friday off and leave Thursday afternoon..:scratch
OK, I'm gonna marinade on that for a while...
Thanks for the info!:thumb
mmm mmmmmmmmmm marinade..... :food
Steve Cavigliano
May-19-2005, 11:57 AM
the only mistake you made is no mention of what we'll be doing for lunch :lol3
That doesn't mean I wasn't thinking about it :eat That place is out in the middle of nowhere. I think it's like 50 miles to the nearest Carl's Jr :lol :lol
Hey Sam, will there be places to eat nearby? I know how Andy gets when he misses a meal :huh I wouldn't want this to turn into the Donner Party :lol4
Steve
That doesn't mean I wasn't thinking about it :eat That place is out in the middle of nowhere. I think it's like 50 miles to the nearest Carl's Jr :lol :lol
Hey Sam, will there be places to eat nearby? I know how Andy gets when he misses a meal :huh I wouldn't want this to turn into the Donner Party :lol4
SteveThere is a very interesting bar resturant down the road apiece, I don't remember just how far the apiece is, but I'll find out and report back. :D
Also the last time I was there I got in before dawn. Again I plan on going down and getting all the current details first hand.
Sam
Andy
Jun-08-2005, 10:16 AM
The Hughes' in.. Already took the day off...
Ed
can somebody pick a starbucks or other suitable place to meet at? steve and i will be there at the crack of crack, so the hour's not the problem...
can somebody pick a starbucks or other suitable place to meet at? steve and i will be there at the crack of crack, so the hour's not the problem...
I plan on driving down this Saturday to scout out everything. I will see exactly how long it takes to drive down, and look for other photo ops along the way.
Report due Sunday June 12th.
Sam
Nikolai
Jun-09-2005, 06:27 PM
I plan on driving down this Saturday to scout out everything. I will see exactly how long it takes to drive down, and look for other photo ops along the way.
Report due Sunday June 12th.
Sam
Definitely appreciate your efforts!
Cheers!:1drink
Steve Cavigliano
Jun-10-2005, 09:38 AM
:agree with Nik. You da man Sam :thumb
Steve
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