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Study => Lessons From Nature => Topic started by: Wally on July 25, 2010, 04:38:50 PM

Title: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on July 25, 2010, 04:38:50 PM
Richard asked me to share these pictures in the nature forum, but I couldn't find a suitable thread that was already started.  So I came up with this title.  Feel free to change it, Richard, if another title would clarify things.

These are some pictures from my trip out west last year.  This is Indian Paintbrush (Figwort family; genus Castilleja)from eastern Arizona.


(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMGP1919.jpg)

This is Stonecrop (Sedum) at Bodega Bay, Calif.

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMGP2045.jpg)

Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on July 25, 2010, 04:42:14 PM
One of my favorite places in Oregon is Crater Lake, so I couldn't refrain from including this shot.  It was the first time my kids had been there, and they were impressed.

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMGP2284.jpg)


This used to be my "back yard" when I lived on the Olympic Peninsula.  This is Olympic National Park.

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMGP2400.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on July 25, 2010, 04:45:22 PM
I'm almost done.  Here's one from Glacier National Park in Montana.


(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMGP2557.jpg)


The "boss" surveys his territory in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMGP2603.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on July 25, 2010, 04:50:41 PM
And last, but not least, here's looking at ya.  He was so close that I can attest to the fact that Bison have not yet discovered deodorant.  ;D

But lest anyone think I had taken leave of my sanity and approached too close to one of these monsters; as I explained in another thread, I was beside the open door of our car, and the beast was at least 30' away.  The telephoto lens was a wonderful invention.  ;D

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMGP2623.jpg)

By the way, this is the same individual as the one in my avatar.  This picture was taken less than a minute after the other one.  He was just throwing his weight around, showing everyone who was in charge.  And believe me, no one was willing to argue with him.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Ed Sutton on July 26, 2010, 02:02:31 AM
Wally,

Your kids were there and impressed.  I am impressed just looking at the pictures  ;D

The bison pictures would be great for a study on the Lamblike 2nd Beast of Revelation.   Got any more ?

BTW When out near Montrose Colorado, I got some some Bison pictures at a Bison ranch (none as good as yours), but the employee warned me not to get anywhere close to the fence - they weigh 2000 lbs + ,  have a temper and do charge .

You are braver than me @ 30 feet.   Great telephoto work.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Richard Myers on August 04, 2010, 12:04:56 PM
Thanks, Wally. Beautiful!!
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on October 03, 2010, 02:09:06 PM
Autumn is upon us, and as I was out and about today, I discovered these beautiful (and poisonous) mushrooms.

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMGP3632.jpg)

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMGP3639.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on August 09, 2011, 08:44:10 AM
Ever wondered why they call them the Smoky Mountains?

Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Mimi on August 09, 2011, 09:21:21 AM
Magnificent!
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Vicki on August 09, 2011, 11:47:55 AM
Our last computer couldn't load all the pictures so this is the fist time I've seen them, although a few of them didn't completely load. They are spectacular! I love the close up of Stonecrop, the color and design of the mushrooms, beauty of the flowered valley and grandeur of the mountain at Glacier National Park, and the powerful bison.  We do indeed live in a beautiful country. I could only see sky in Jim's photo.  :(  I'll have to try again later. 
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on August 25, 2011, 05:48:00 PM
Just thought I'd show how much better God's paint brush is than mine! However, that isnt saying much since I have a hard time drawing stick men.

(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/jtburgess02/Misc/clould1.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Dora on August 25, 2011, 08:52:32 PM
Thanks to all for showing them..they are all fabulous! God's works, from the greatest mountain, to the smallest sea shell..all beautiful and wonderfully designed!
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Vicki on April 04, 2015, 12:51:47 PM
(http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac14/Toy4Vicki/TRO/DSC01522.jpg) (http://s881.photobucket.com/user/Toy4Vicki/media/TRO/DSC01522.jpg.html)

Our son took this photo recently. High Sierra Desert at sunrise.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: LindaRS on April 04, 2015, 02:12:35 PM
Vicki, that's lovely.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Dorine on April 05, 2015, 06:02:50 PM
Beautiful Vicki. At first I thought it was a painting. I love the colours. I kept scrolling down and enjoyed many other photo's I had never seen before.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on April 10, 2015, 08:35:07 AM
I have a friend who lives in the southwest and recently some owls have made a nest in a near by tree. Here they are with a parent looking like a sentinel.

(http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff335/jtburgess02/Misc/owls_zpslecmxiqc.jpg)[/URL]
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Vicki on April 10, 2015, 09:42:39 AM
Beautiful. This has reawakened a desire to build a nesting platform for owls.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on April 10, 2015, 02:58:09 PM
Interesting picture.  I didn't know a Great Horned Owl would nest in a palm tree.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on October 16, 2015, 08:35:36 AM
Fall has come to New England, and colors were at their peak this week--about 10 days later than later--global warming for sure.  ::)  I took these yesterday.

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMG_2202.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/raven11467/media/IMG_2202.jpg.html)

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMG_2199.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/raven11467/media/IMG_2199.jpg.html)

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMG_2198.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/raven11467/media/IMG_2198.jpg.html)

By the way, first picture is about 15 miles from my house; the other 2 are less than a mile away as the raven flies.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Richard Myers on October 16, 2015, 10:15:17 AM
You are blessed, Wally!!  In California around where I live, I see a lot of dry grass, and sadly burned over forests.  I wonder if there is some reason why the difference between where you are and where I am? The state here just legalized suicide. "Jerry Brown makes assisted suicide legal in California."

Makes one wonder if it might not be better to move the East Coast where you can still build dams and water your garden and take a shower?

Beautiful photos Wally. Thanks for sharing. God is quite the Artist!
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Dorine on October 16, 2015, 01:13:59 PM
Breath taking Wally. Looks like the scenery we have around here. Richard you would love the east. Maybe it's time to leave California. ;)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on October 16, 2015, 02:25:45 PM


Makes one wonder if it might not be better to move the East Coast where you can still build dams and water your garden and take a shower?


Well, it's a trade-off.  You have a long growing season--like all year for some things, while we have from about April to October, and that's it.  There is no water-rationing here, but it's expensive to heat one's home (unless you have land with wood to cut).  Unfortunately, our State has legalized same sex "marriage," but has not legalized assisted suicide, yet.  Your opportunities for using solar power are greater, there, as well.  There probably aren't as many radical environmentalists here, but they're increasing their presence.  Some remote corner of Montana might be a good place.  Still a lot of wide open spaces there.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on October 28, 2015, 11:50:57 AM
I wasn't able to make it out during peak color like Wally did but here is what it looks like about a week after peak.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5744/21858671963_21d6213c20_k.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5637/22480865295_f4a6263efc_k.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5705/22291941900_6e966cfc45_k.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on October 28, 2015, 05:34:34 PM
Nice, Jim, especially that bottom one.  Looks like you've lost more leaves than we have.  Everything was about 10 days late here, but a lot fell today, and many more will fall tonight in the wind and rain.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on October 16, 2016, 06:37:25 PM
Wasn't quite the color I was hoping for but I'm sharing anyway :)
click to enlarge

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8138/30248730902_3c8d68a1f8_k.jpg)

(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5724/30330378266_07399d2283_k.jpg)

(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5494/30248298462_27e38b6cd9_k.jpg)

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5347/29735455804_ccfeafb140_k.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on October 17, 2016, 08:48:33 AM
It's that time again.  Things are past their peak, but last week was beautiful.  Here are a few.

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMG_2199.jpg)

http://s644.photobucket.com/user/raven11467/library/
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on October 17, 2016, 09:04:25 AM
This had nothing to do with the season, but awhile back there was a Stanley Steamer event, and a number of them drove through town.  For those who enjoy old cars, it was pretty interesting.  They are quiet like an electric car.  It's not really "nature," but I c couldn't figure out where else to post it.  Feel free to move it anywhere you like, Richard.

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMG_2935.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/raven11467/media/IMG_2935.jpg.html)

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMG_2931.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/raven11467/media/IMG_2931.jpg.html)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on October 17, 2016, 10:19:02 AM
I don't understand what happened.  The pictures I posted aren't there, and one I didn't post is.  So, I'll try again.

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMG_3264.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/raven11467/media/IMG_3264.jpg.html)

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMG_3262.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/raven11467/media/IMG_3262.jpg.html)

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMG_3253.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/raven11467/media/IMG_3253.jpg.html)

(http://i644.photobucket.com/albums/uu170/raven11467/IMG_3227.jpg) (http://s644.photobucket.com/user/raven11467/media/IMG_3227.jpg.html)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on October 17, 2016, 05:51:43 PM
Wally, it looks like you have yet another year with more color than we. It was 81 here today and I have the windows open and a large fan running at 8:50pm. I'm not sure what combination of things in nature gives us good color in the fall but we've lacked it now the last two years.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on October 18, 2016, 02:19:25 AM
The odd thing is that everyone expected it to be a bad year because of the hot, dry summer.  Instead, it's been spectacular.  It just shows that determination of leaf color is much more complicated than we thought.

We haven't seen 80° for almost a month, but it's supposed to be in the mid-70's tomorrow, which is 15-20° above normal.  Global warming--bring it on!  By the way, some are claiming that the big storm which hit the Pacific Northwest last weekend, was due to "climate change."  Never mind that they get those storms occasionally.  I remember the big one back in '62, which produced a lot of wind even where I was in Calif.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on November 11, 2016, 03:31:49 PM
Something I found a while back and I thought might be neat to share.

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5750/30503410820_11142aba74_k.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Vicki on November 28, 2016, 06:00:38 AM
 :) The background is as interesting as the foreground. Any idea of the year taken?
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on November 28, 2016, 06:30:57 AM
Any idea of the year taken?
I don't have a exact date but I can tell you it was between the years of 1909 and 1920 in northern Minnesota. I see a wooden wheel in the background. I'm not sure how long horse & wagons were used simultaneous with cars.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on February 09, 2017, 06:26:50 AM
Last Sabbath I took a walk on a favorite trail of mine. I thought I'd share what I found. It kinda messes with your eyes at first  :)

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/506/32690783176_c91b1f4edf_k.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Vicki on February 11, 2017, 07:35:02 AM
.... It kinda messes with your eyes at first  :)

It sure does! So many 'fool the eye' spots. I had to look away and think about it for a few moments before I could see it properly. Amazing.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on March 07, 2017, 05:17:54 AM
Unless you're better at photography and have a better camera, a camera never seems able to capture the vibrant beauty of a rainbow. Nevertheless here is one I witnessed a couple of weeks ago.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/654/32883038850_5b8f0a73a0_k.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: ejclark on March 07, 2017, 04:56:01 PM
I bet that was awesome in the fullest sense of the word.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: colporteur on March 07, 2017, 05:39:25 PM
Unless you're better at photography and have a better camera a camera never seems able to capture the vibrant beauty of a rainbow. Nevertheless here is one I witnessed a couple of weeks ago.

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/654/32883038850_5b8f0a73a0_k.jpg)

Those are amazing. Usually a full rainbow like that has a double.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on March 08, 2017, 05:50:43 AM
Those are amazing. Usually a full rainbow like that has a double.

Actually Cp, there was the start of a double rainbow above this one but it was poorly formed. This rainbow was truly amazing as it remained much longer than those I've witnessed in the past. At times it seemed to fade away and then it would come back in full force. Whole sky and atmosphere around us afterwards seemed to be lit up with very vibrant pink. Here is a pic of what it was like afterwards with no filter. I had never seen such a thing....

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2867/32883459160_532f6b696f_o.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on March 13, 2017, 09:47:46 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3844/33262681752_f9d202e463_k.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on March 15, 2017, 05:55:35 AM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3755/33326350981_3cba2e0a3e_k.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on July 13, 2017, 07:46:20 AM
I realize that this looks to be a boring picture but with a little explanation that might change a little bit. Taking up most of the left hand side of the picture is just bush but it's over lapping a Cottonwood tree that is almost at center. The tree appears to be about 12ft tall but in reality that tree is about 40ft tall and has been covered with the shifting sand. Most trees die when this happens but a Cottonwood can survive because when it's branches are buried they turn into a "root" to help nourish and stabilize the tree.    Click pic to enlarge if needed.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4310/35509494310_60e2357629_k.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on July 20, 2017, 11:13:16 AM
Need a little exercise? I have just the place for you! If you'll make the visit I'll promise to make the climb with you :)  So long as you don't mind taking the full two hours!

Yes... those tiny ants at the very bottom next to and in the water are people (click to enlarge)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4310/35915269691_d321e3957d_o.jpg)


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4326/36007684876_e328861da0_o.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Richard Myers on July 28, 2017, 05:50:18 AM
Jim, apparently, the warning does not stop all from going down to the fresh cooling water? At least not their first trip down. :)  A two hour climb back up, may work after they experience it. It looks like the picture was not taken from the top.   :)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on July 28, 2017, 06:28:01 AM
No, the warning sign certainly doesn't stop all from attempting the descent and climb back up. And you're correct the picture was taken part way down. I had to do this so one can see the bottom. If you stand at the top the drop is so steep you cannot see the bottom so if you want a picture of the shoreline you have go down part way.

There is another place in the UP that is very similar only not as high with similar warning signs.

I did attempt this a couple of summers ago. Like the sign says it only took about 30 seconds or less to get down. However, while my niece and nephew made it back to the top in about 15 minutes it took me all of 30 to make it back to the top. 

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/679/22363603239_a6fd0387db_k.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5772/22550413015_154599f25d_k.jpg)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Richard Myers on July 28, 2017, 06:51:47 AM
The drop offs at the bottom sound scary!  But, unlike what I am accustomed to, they are not sheer rock cliffs, and the landing looks to be a bit softer than solid jagged rocks.  :)  The formation is unusual. Have not seen anything like it.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on January 20, 2018, 07:37:58 PM
I had a little time this Sabbath afternoon for a hike in God's creation. I'm glad I chose this place.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4648/38908470175_296c39ec9e_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22hd5CF)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4667/25934913158_6056479b60_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FvMd89)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4648/24937053627_b931f3574b_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DZAVft)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4618/24937063357_952da8f64c_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/DZAY9e)
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Wally on January 21, 2018, 04:03:47 AM
Looks too much like Maine in winter.  I want to see pictures of your trip to the Bahamas.  ;)

Nice pictures, Jim.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on January 21, 2018, 06:38:58 AM
Looks too much like Maine in winter.  I want to see pictures of your trip to the Bahamas.  ;)

Sorry about the Wally but you'll be waiting a long time to get pictures from me from the Bahamas. Think of it this way. Only 1.5 more months of true winter. Yes, March can be anything for us but normally by then things are warming up.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Richard Myers on January 22, 2018, 05:24:54 AM
Amen! And here we only have one month and eight days left. And, even in the end of February we will get some nice days and see the almond tree's buds swell and maybe bloom!!

Is that falling water frozen?  How cold is it there? At least the river is still moving?
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: JimB on January 24, 2018, 05:15:37 AM
Is that falling water frozen?  How cold is it there? At least the river is still moving?
It was frozen solid. Even though the temperature had risen to be in the 40's it takes a lot of warmth to warm a huge piece of ice like that. Earlier in the week it had been in the teens and single digits so the 40's felt like a tropical heat wave.
Title: Re: From Sea to Shining Sea
Post by: Richard Myers on January 27, 2018, 08:44:13 PM
Thanks Jim, beautiful photos!