Dust devils in Ft. Rock Valley today.

[DemoTex]

It is amazing how quickly it has dried out here. The dust in the high desert forest is terrible. They are calling for lightning early in the week.

I have been posting "large" photos from Flickr, but I think the "medium" size fits the screen better and takes less bandwidth. If you ever want the large version of a photo, PM me and I'll send you a link.


A dust devil in Ft. Rock Valley (22 miles away) this afternoon. That's Ft. Rock to the right. This is the view off the south side of my lookout tower. I never tire of it!



The 99% full moon rising over Porcupine Flats between Long and Short Buttes yesterday evening. Tonight the moon is full and rises at 20:16 (8:16 pm). I'll be ready with camera.

Photos taken with Canon EOS 5D Mk-II using a 70-200 IS f2.8 Mk-II zoom lens. Shot in camera raw and processed in Photoshop.

[greatauntoftriplets]

1. Great photos as always.

Sounds like you are enjoying your stay there again.

[DemoTex]

6. The first four weeks were hell. Carbon monoxide and snow, snow, snow.

But this week has been great!

:hi:

[lunatica]

2. Off to the Greatest!

[11 Bravo]

3. I never tire of your art, (and that's what it is) DemoTex.

You have a gift, dude, and I thank you for sharing it with us.

On edit: Damn, I forgot to K&R!

[DemoTex]

7. Thank you my friend!

I appreciate the encouragement.

[ashling]

4. Thanx

keep 'em coming

[tabatha]

5. Last photo is exquisite.

Great shot of a dust devil.

[stevedeshazer]

8. I've never seen Fort Rock and Christmas Valley green this late.

This La Niña thing is strong this year.

Great photographs, DemoTex! Keep them coming, man.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear DemoTex!

Ah, those are both stunning!

I especially love the rising moon...*sigh*

Wonderful!

Are you using a tripod for shots like that moon shot?

Recommended.

[DemoTex]

11. I've got a pic of the Canon on the tripod for tonight's full moon shoot ..

I took the pic with my baby Canon point-and-shoot. I'll post it to this thread tomorrow.

I think I got some great full moon shots tonight.

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Ah, lucky you!

Our skies are completely covered with thick clouds.....our "normal" June gloom. ICK.

I look forward with breathless anticipation to your full moon shots tomorrow!

:hi:

[Solly Mack]

10. K&R

Beautiful! :D