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2009-11-28T00:37:53Z

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Nice spread. The Friedberg casa in Brenham.

2009-11-28T01:14:58Z

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Nice spread. The Friedberg casa in Brenham.

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2009-11-28T00:37:53Z

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2009-11-28T00:37:53Z

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Miss Tiger Lilly & Miss Becky

2009-11-28T00:46:54Z

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Miss Tiger Lilly & Miss Becky

Becky & Sammy. Sammy is an Ike cat. She showed up homeless after Hurricane Ike. Some neighbors took her in. It was 3 weeks before she let anybody touch her. Becky started giving her treats a ...

2009-11-28T00:46:54Z

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Becky & Sammy. Sammy is an Ike cat. She showed up homeless after Hurricane Ike. Some neighbors took her in. It was 3 weeks before she let anybody touch her. Becky started giving her treats a ...

Becky & Sammy. Sammy's an Ike cat. She showed up homeless after Hurricane Ike. Some neighbors took her in. It was 3 weeks before she let anybody touch her. Becky started giving her treats an ...

2009-11-28T00:50:30Z

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Becky & Sammy. Sammy's an Ike cat. She showed up homeless after Hurricane Ike. Some neighbors took her in. It was 3 weeks before she let anybody touch her. Becky started giving her treats an ...

New member Ryan, lower right

2009-11-29T03:48:22Z

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New member Ryan, lower right

New member Ryan, lower right

2009-11-28T00:46:54Z

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New member Ryan, lower right

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2009-11-28T00:37:53Z

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Bark detail, between Sugar Pine Bridge and the Backpacker's Camp.

2009-11-07T22:37:55Z

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Bark detail, between Sugar Pine Bridge and the Backpacker's Camp.

Just sunlight backlighting golden leaves, backed by granite bolders and pines. A nippy morning. I was feeling inspired. Between Sugar Pine Bridge and the Backpacker's Camp.

2009-11-07T23:48:01Z

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Just sunlight backlighting golden leaves, backed by granite bolders and pines. A nippy morning. I was feeling inspired. Between Sugar Pine Bridge and the Backpacker's Camp.

My friend Rich asked me, "What is this a picture of?" I had to explain. It's just the some golden leave backlit by the sun, backed by granite bolders and pines. A nippy morning. Between Su ...

2009-11-11T20:59:49Z

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My friend Rich asked me, "What is this a picture of?" I had to explain. It's just the some golden leave backlit by the sun, backed by granite bolders and pines. A nippy morning. Between Su ...

The Merced River, between Sugar Pine Bridge and the Backpacker's Camp.

2009-11-07T22:36:09Z

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The Merced River, between Sugar Pine Bridge and the Backpacker's Camp.

Half Dome towers over this end of the valley floor.

2009-11-07T22:35:47Z

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Half Dome towers over this end of the valley floor.

Fall colors! The trail leading to Mirror Lake and Half Dome.

2009-11-07T22:34:52Z

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Fall colors! The trail leading to Mirror Lake and Half Dome.

The next day, before my 2:30 pm class, I took a walk in the park. I started at the Ahwahnee Hotel.

2009-11-07T22:34:08Z

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The next day, before my 2:30 pm class, I took a walk in the park. I started at the Ahwahnee Hotel.

"El Cap", always stupendous, catches the last rays of the setting sun. The 3,000 foot vertical cliff makes it one of the largest exposed monoliths in the world.

2009-11-07T23:24:11Z

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"El Cap", always stupendous, catches the last rays of the setting sun. The 3,000 foot vertical cliff makes it one of the largest exposed monoliths in the world.

Stupendous El Capitan. A 3,000 foot vertical cliff makes it one of the largest exposed monoliths in the world. The summit is 3,245 feet above its base.

2009-11-07T23:22:31Z

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Stupendous El Capitan. A 3,000 foot vertical cliff makes it one of the largest exposed monoliths in the world. The summit is 3,245 feet above its base.

Upon first entering the valley, your first views of El Capitan are a always breathtaking. A 3,000 foot vertical cliff makes it one of the largest exposed monoliths in the world. The summit ...

2009-11-07T23:22:47Z

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Upon first entering the valley, your first views of El Capitan are a always breathtaking. A 3,000 foot vertical cliff makes it one of the largest exposed monoliths in the world. The summit ...

The wind farms at Altamont Pass, just outside San Francisco Bay area. WooHoo! It doesn't get any better than this.

2009-11-07T23:21:08Z

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The wind farms at Altamont Pass, just outside San Francisco Bay area. WooHoo! It doesn't get any better than this.

Yosemite Valley again. El Capitan is almost directly in the center of the shot. There is a brownish area covering a hillside below El Capitan. the site of a recent forest fire.

2009-11-07T22:28:13Z

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Yosemite Valley again. El Capitan is almost directly in the center of the shot. There is a brownish area covering a hillside below El Capitan. the site of a recent forest fire.

Fantastic day to fly. We flew right over Yosemite Valley! You can see El Capitan just above the engine cowling, Washington Column is above it, and unmistakable Half Dome is across the valley ...

2009-11-07T23:19:54Z

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Fantastic day to fly. We flew right over Yosemite Valley! You can see El Capitan just above the engine cowling, Washington Column is above it, and unmistakable Half Dome is across the valley ...

Flying over the snowy Sierra Nevada range in California. You can see Mono Lake just above center of the photo.

2009-11-07T23:18:58Z

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Flying over the snowy Sierra Nevada range in California. You can see Mono Lake just above center of the photo.

I flew US Airways from Austin to Oakland, rented a car from Payless which operated out of an Econolodge and from Oakland, drove straight away for Yosemite National Park, some 4-5 hours away. ...

2009-11-07T23:43:56Z

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I flew US Airways from Austin to Oakland, rented a car from Payless which operated out of an Econolodge and from Oakland, drove straight away for Yosemite National Park, some 4-5 hours away. ...

Almost a full moon. Dusk at Tunnel View, looking down the length of the Yosemite Valley, from left to right, El Capitan, Half Dome, Cathedral Rocks and Bridaveil Fall.

2009-11-07T22:54:00Z

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Almost a full moon. Dusk at Tunnel View, looking down the length of the Yosemite Valley, from left to right, El Capitan, Half Dome, Cathedral Rocks and Bridaveil Fall.

Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

Cathedral Rocks and the Merced river. From the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

2009-11-07T22:53:20Z

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Cathedral Rocks and the Merced river. From the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

Just a bunch of leaves at water's edge. Between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

2009-11-07T22:52:42Z

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Just a bunch of leaves at water's edge. Between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

El Capitan illuminated by afternoon sun, reflected in the Merced River. Along the lovely trail between Fern Springs and Bridalveil Meadow.

2009-11-07T22:51:44Z

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El Capitan illuminated by afternoon sun, reflected in the Merced River. Along the lovely trail between Fern Springs and Bridalveil Meadow.

Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Fall colors along the lovely trail between Fern Springs (near Pohono Bridge & Valley View) and Bridalveil Meadow.

Artist at Valley View.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Artist at Valley View.

The gates of Yosemite Valley, formed by El Capitan on the left and Cathedral Rocks on the right. From a spot called Valley View.

2009-11-07T22:50:00Z

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The gates of Yosemite Valley, formed by El Capitan on the left and Cathedral Rocks on the right. From a spot called Valley View.

Still a glorious day! El Capitan, a 3,000 foot vertical cliff makes it one of the largest exposed monoliths in the world. The summit is 3,245 feet from its base.

2009-11-07T23:53:56Z

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Still a glorious day! El Capitan, a 3,000 foot vertical cliff makes it one of the largest exposed monoliths in the world. The summit is 3,245 feet from its base.

What a glorious day! Bridalveil Fall, a 620 foot drop, from across the Merced river.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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What a glorious day! Bridalveil Fall, a 620 foot drop, from across the Merced river.

A most photographed tree standing in the meadow just north of Sentinel Bridge. North Dome (at upper left) and Half Dome.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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A most photographed tree standing in the meadow just north of Sentinel Bridge. North Dome (at upper left) and Half Dome.

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2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Yosemite Falls from the beautiful little trail leading from Sentinel Bridge, along the Merced towards Housekeeping Camp and Curry Village.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Yosemite Falls from the beautiful little trail leading from Sentinel Bridge, along the Merced towards Housekeeping Camp and Curry Village.

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2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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The famous view of Half Dome from the Sentinel Bridge.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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The famous view of Half Dome from the Sentinel Bridge.

The Merced river from El Capitan Bridge.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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The Merced river from El Capitan Bridge.

Early morning, Cook's Meadow, between Sentinel Bridge & Yosemite Village.

2009-11-08T01:11:15Z

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Early morning, Cook's Meadow, between Sentinel Bridge & Yosemite Village.

Early morning, Cook's Meadow, between Sentinel Bridge & Yosemite Village.

2009-11-08T01:11:40Z

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Early morning, Cook's Meadow, between Sentinel Bridge & Yosemite Village.

Early morning, Cook's Meadow, between Sentinel Bridge & Yosemite Village.

2009-11-08T01:11:51Z

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Early morning, Cook's Meadow, between Sentinel Bridge & Yosemite Village.

Early morning rainbow in Yosemite Falls from Cook's Meadow, between Sentinel Bridge & Yosemite Village.

2009-11-08T01:12:32Z

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Early morning rainbow in Yosemite Falls from Cook's Meadow, between Sentinel Bridge & Yosemite Village.

Early morning rainbow in Yosemite Falls from Cook's Meadow, between Sentinel Bridge & Yosemite Village. Yosemite Falls, Lost Arrow, and to the far right, Indian Canyon.

2009-11-08T01:13:27Z

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Early morning rainbow in Yosemite Falls from Cook's Meadow, between Sentinel Bridge & Yosemite Village. Yosemite Falls, Lost Arrow, and to the far right, Indian Canyon.

Frost covered meadow between Yosemite Village & the Ahwahnee Hotel. As the day warms, steam rises from the frost.

2009-11-07T23:34:50Z

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Frost covered meadow between Yosemite Village & the Ahwahnee Hotel. As the day warms, steam rises from the frost.

Early one cold morning, frost covers the meadow. Half Dome & Washington Column from the meadow between Yosemite Village & the Ahwahnee Hotel.

2009-11-07T22:46:30Z

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Early one cold morning, frost covers the meadow. Half Dome & Washington Column from the meadow between Yosemite Village & the Ahwahnee Hotel.

Sentinel Rock, 3,073 feet above the valley floor. Named for a fancied likness to a gigantic watch-tower.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Sentinel Rock, 3,073 feet above the valley floor. Named for a fancied likness to a gigantic watch-tower.

Same photo, different crop. The Cathedral Rocks (Lower) from El Capitan Bridge.

2009-11-07T22:45:32Z

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Same photo, different crop. The Cathedral Rocks (Lower) from El Capitan Bridge.

The Merced river & one of the Cathedral Rocks (Lower) from El Capitan Bridge.

2009-11-07T22:44:33Z

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The Merced river & one of the Cathedral Rocks (Lower) from El Capitan Bridge.

El Capitan

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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El Capitan

Two-way road between Yosemite Falls and Camp 4 (Sunnyside) campground

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Two-way road between Yosemite Falls and Camp 4 (Sunnyside) campground

Two-way road between Yosemite Falls and Camp 4 (Sunnyside) campground

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Two-way road between Yosemite Falls and Camp 4 (Sunnyside) campground

Reality check. Cars at Yosemite.

2009-11-07T22:43:42Z

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Reality check. Cars at Yosemite.

Half Dome, from the meadow between Yosemite Village & the Ahwahnee Hotel. Some lucky employees get this view out their back door.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Half Dome, from the meadow between Yosemite Village & the Ahwahnee Hotel. Some lucky employees get this view out their back door.

Employee housing at meadow between Yosemite Village and Ahwahnee Hotel

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Employee housing at meadow between Yosemite Village and Ahwahnee Hotel

Yosemite Falls & Lost Arrow, from the meadow between Yosemite Village & the Ahwahnee Hotel. Usually the falls are dry this time of year.

2009-11-07T23:32:17Z

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Yosemite Falls & Lost Arrow, from the meadow between Yosemite Village & the Ahwahnee Hotel. Usually the falls are dry this time of year.

Half Dome & Washington Column from the meadow between Yosemite Village & the Ahwahnee Hotel.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Half Dome & Washington Column from the meadow between Yosemite Village & the Ahwahnee Hotel.

Half Dome from Stoneman Meadow

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Half Dome from Stoneman Meadow

Stoneman Bridge & the Merced River (near Curry Village).

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Stoneman Bridge & the Merced River (near Curry Village).

Washington Column & Half Dome from Stoneman Meadow, without the tree.

2009-11-07T22:42:28Z

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Washington Column & Half Dome from Stoneman Meadow, without the tree.

Washington Column & Half Dome from Stoneman Meadow near Camp Curry (where I stayed).

2009-11-07T23:31:22Z

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Washington Column & Half Dome from Stoneman Meadow near Camp Curry (where I stayed).

By all means. The Ahawahnee Hotel

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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By all means. The Ahawahnee Hotel

Ahawahnee Hotel lounge.

2009-11-07T22:41:45Z

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Ahawahnee Hotel lounge.

Ahawahnee Hotel. Just lovely.

2009-11-07T22:41:24Z

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Ahawahnee Hotel. Just lovely.

A beach near Sugar Pine Bridge, a short walk from the Ahwahnee cottages

2009-11-07T22:41:02Z

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A beach near Sugar Pine Bridge, a short walk from the Ahwahnee cottages

Basically the same shot, different processing. Half Dome from the creek at Backpacker's Camp

2009-11-07T23:30:27Z

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Basically the same shot, different processing. Half Dome from the creek at Backpacker's Camp

Half Dome from the creek at Backpacker's Camp

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Half Dome from the creek at Backpacker's Camp

Bear #66 Red, at the Backpacker's Camp (formerly Group camp).

2009-11-07T22:40:13Z

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Bear #66 Red, at the Backpacker's Camp (formerly Group camp).

Negociating the way down. Bear #66 Red decides to make an exit, at the Backpackers Camp.

2009-11-07T23:29:42Z

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Negociating the way down. Bear #66 Red decides to make an exit, at the Backpackers Camp.

Bear #66 Red, at deserted Backpacker's Camp (formerly Group camp) which was closed for the winter. He wasn't thrilled with his situation at this point. He'd climbed as high as he could up a ...

2009-11-07T23:50:30Z

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Bear #66 Red, at deserted Backpacker's Camp (formerly Group camp) which was closed for the winter. He wasn't thrilled with his situation at this point. He'd climbed as high as he could up a ...

Between Sugar Pine Bridge and the Backpacker's Camp.

2009-11-07T22:13:02Z

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Between Sugar Pine Bridge and the Backpacker's Camp.

The trail between Sugar Pine Bridge and Backpacker's Camp. A hiker passing by tipped me off that there was a bear in a tree down the trail.

2009-11-07T23:48:56Z

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The trail between Sugar Pine Bridge and Backpacker's Camp. A hiker passing by tipped me off that there was a bear in a tree down the trail.

My new Dunlop 606. I looked for this tire before leaving on Mextrek and couldn't find it. Upon my return to Austin I found one sitting on the rack at my local Cycle Gear shop. Go figure.

2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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My new Dunlop 606. I looked for this tire before leaving on Mextrek and couldn't find it. Upon my return to Austin I found one sitting on the rack at my local Cycle Gear shop. Go figure.

I think lthis was taken near Joya de San Diego.

2009-11-08T00:12:34Z

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I think lthis was taken near Joya de San Diego.

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2009-11-08T00:22:44Z

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2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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This was the worse crossing of the day. We all had to dismount and physically push our bikes through this hole.

2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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This was the worse crossing of the day. We all had to dismount and physically push our bikes through this hole.

Juan from Spain & Mexico, current resident of Austin, Texas, chatting with the gentlemen of La Encontada

2009-10-20T18:03:33Z

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Juan from Spain & Mexico, current resident of Austin, Texas, chatting with the gentlemen of La Encontada

We played tag with these guys for a stretch. (photo by Peter)

2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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We played tag with these guys for a stretch. (photo by Peter)

I stiched together two of Pete's photos for this memorable shot. One of the more bizarre moments of the day.

2009-11-08T00:23:20Z

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I stiched together two of Pete's photos for this memorable shot. One of the more bizarre moments of the day.

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2009-10-20T18:03:33Z

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2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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Shadman resting

2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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Shadman resting

Trice was starting to get grumpy.

2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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Trice was starting to get grumpy.

Just another one of the some 28 river crossings we did that day

2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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Just another one of the some 28 river crossings we did that day

The community of Rancho Viejo on the Pablillo River looking down the canyon towards Cueva. Check out this canyon on Google Earth.

2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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The community of Rancho Viejo on the Pablillo River looking down the canyon towards Cueva. Check out this canyon on Google Earth.

10 riders. Hummmmmmmmm.

2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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10 riders. Hummmmmmmmm.

Buena Vista local

2009-10-20T18:03:33Z

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Buena Vista local

Thru a field of sunflowers

2009-10-20T18:03:33Z

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Thru a field of sunflowers

Thru a field of sunflowers

2009-10-20T18:03:33Z

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Thru a field of sunflowers

Just a loca hanging out at the corner store where we happened to congregate.

2009-11-08T00:23:20Z

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Just a loca hanging out at the corner store where we happened to congregate.

Easy ride, huh Richard?

2009-11-08T00:23:20Z

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Easy ride, huh Richard?

Another wet plug, another tear down. We had 3 that day.

2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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Another wet plug, another tear down. We had 3 that day.

I don't think I signed up for this

2009-11-08T00:22:45Z

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I don't think I signed up for this