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2022-08-27, Day 1
Looking across the thickly forested Miette River valley from the unmaintained route that leads to Elysium Pass, the slopes of the Continental Divide wring cold moisture from a late-summer storm, Jasper National Park, Canada.
When one leaves the vehicle, shoulders the pack, and heads into the forested mountains with everything required for the next 8 days on one's back, the beginning of what may come to pass feels like a bit of a relief. Before the beginning, there are decisions to make, judgements to render, such as how much pasta does a hungry person really need to eat for a hearty meal? One doesn't want to needlessly carry too much, and one also does not wish to be hungry after a long, arduous day. How many cups of tea might we reasonably want, and how much fuel is required to support that habit? What combination of layers will work best with the anticipated weather? It weighs needlessly on the body to carry clothes one doesn't ultimately need, but being too cold is no fun either.
Once the beginning is underway, these questions recede as there is no longer any point in asking them. One's purposes become solely to find what lies ahead, and to make good decisions to return home as safely as possible. I always hope that I have not stupidly forgotten anything too drastic. The anticipation that has built over the preceding weeks now races out into the landscape and dissipates amongst the talus, blueberries, and coniferous spires.
From the vehicles, we crossed Minaga Creek on the only bridge we would see for the next 8 days, and we began the 1,000 m (3,280 ft) climb over 14.5 km (9 miles) to Elysium Pass where we planned to camp. Here, you can see storm clouds delivering moisture to the higher elevations across the Miette River valley. This same system doused the slope we ascended earlier in the morning, and the clouds gifted every single leaf we brushed past with a singular drop of water to deliver to our chests, legs, and feet. It was not long before the shoes were soaked completely through with water. Though we did not know this as we climbed, the feet would stay cold and wet for the next 6 days, except for when we donned dry sleeping socks.
In the beginning, there were cocktails, and the Almighty blessed these cocktails with some deliciousness, and He waved His mighty hand over them and said, "Lo, you shall drink these, and they shall be good." And they were good, and we all rejoiced.
Today is the longest day of the year and the official start of summer. A pessimist would say that now the days get shorter and would worry about getting Christmas presents in time, lol. But I promise to enjoy every fucking summer day. See you at the beach :D
Sunday, 21 June 2015
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Another buck has been rubbing scent from his head on these leaves. Will likely be a scrape here soon. This buck is a 10-pt, but does not have a big body. There are some other bucks around much bigger. He interacted with one today that cut him a lot of slack in some sparring. As the rut approaches, he won't always be treated so kind. Our beautiful world, pass it on.
“What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.”
T.S. Eliot quotes
Photography has become a huge part of my life, particularly in the last couple of years. Flickr is a big part of that....learning & being inspired from each and every one of you. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart. I cherish each and everyone of you.
Happy New Year,
Linny
The end of the day is always the beginning of night. So, as one the ends another begins.
This here is a sunset from Big Meadows back in October. Some hours later, I returned to get some fabulous pictures of the milky way.
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Thanks.
>>EXPLORED<< #161 Jan 4th 2010
~ HAPPY NEW YEAR!! ~
~ Well hello there! ~ I hope you are all well and had a super Christmas and a New Year that was vaguely recallable!! ~ I certainly had a wonderful time and have eaten enough to last me through the winter I think.
~ Let me know how you all are and if Santa was kind to you all ;-)
~ Thanks in advance JJG
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After I watched a video recommended by a friend.
It’s difficult to watch and paint, at least for me.
But I need all the help I can get!
New life...
New hope...
New beginning...
"The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret to getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks and then starting on the first one." -Mark Twain
Back after some surgery, a nasty fall, and the holidays. It's good to be back among the lively. I'm so looking forward to seeing all of your work this coming year and as always, I will do my best to visit and comment when I can. Best wishes for a great new year. Green lights and blue skies everybody.
1/52 - Beginnings.
This marks Week 1 of a 52 Week Challenge where we create a new piece of art every week for a year. I partnered with Sony Alpha Female to bring it to us for free. I'm releasing weekly themes, a monthly exclusive video, and sharing feedback with community members who participate.
Your natural reaction might be: I can't commit for a whole year. I can already think of weeks I won't be able to do this.
Or, you might think: I can't compete with others doing the same challenge.
Or even: If I can't do this perfectly, I'd rather not do it.
I'm just here to say: Those are the excuses that hold us back from doing anything at all. When we get to the ends of our lives, we'll either look back at the art we made with pride, or look back at the art we didn't make with regret.
I refuse to live in regret.
"Goddess of Beginnings" self-portrait April 2025
Join the group to join the challenge (it's free), and when sharing your images, use #SAF52WeekChallenge so we can find it!
"For last year's words belong to last year's language and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning."
T. S. Eliot
the breakwater at the Oak Bay Marina today, looking toward the San Juan Islands; big winds, big waves!!
Gyeongbok Palace, Seoul, South Korea.
Built at the beginning of the Chosun Dynasty when the Yi Dynasty moved the capital to Seoul, this palace remained the main seat of power for Korea kings throughout much of the time to the present. Gyeongbok means Shining Happiness. The main gate (Kwanghwa-mun) separates Gyeongbok Palace from one of the busiest areas of Seoul. Gyeongbok Palace was built as the primary palace of the Chosun Kingdom by its founder, King Taejo in 1395, the fourth year of his reign.It was destroyed during the Japanese invasion of 1592 and left in ruins for over 250 years. Starting in 1865, it was rebuilt to its original grandeur.
The focal point of Gyeongbok royal palace in Seoul is the throne hall where Joseon’s kings were coronated and where affairs of state were conducted.
For video, please visit youtu.be/l0YQuwKO6S8
www.vforveenya.com/2015/01/06/to-new-beginnings/
Hair: Magika – Tonight
Skin: League – Erin (with appliers)
Body, Hands & Feet: Slink
Jacket: Foxes – Faux Fur Shawl (Uber)
Blouse: Villena – Pointed Collar Top
Skirt: Tres Blah – Sequined Pencil Skirt (Uber)
Shoes: Cazimi – Faiza Heels (My Slink Obsession)
Bag: Reign – Villencia Bag
Bangle: Mandala – Pearl Rain Bangle
Ring: Reign – Chamber Rings Raven
Stockings: Izzie’s – Jolie
Pose: !Bang