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Thursday, August 14, 2008

Sky Watch Friday







Happy Sky Watch Friday. This is a photo of my son, John, climbing up Mt. Lassen. He got me started and all I know is that I made it to the top, which happens to be 10457'. There is very little oxygen at that altitude or that's what it felt like to me. I loved the sky and the stillness during our ascent. We did have some smoke in the distance from the fires from Lake Tahoe (June 2007). These are my Sky Watch Friday photos. Sky Watch Friday here>

23 comments:

Leora said...

Fun and beautiful. Thanks for taking me on the hike.

The Mulligan Family said...

Good shots of both of you and the beautiful California sky. Wish I had been there!

Laura said...

I love the different shades of blue in the sky. Great shot and GREAT hike!!

Raven said...

What wonderful photos of both of you. Congratulations on making the climb. Impressive.

Columbo said...

I only wish that we didn't have the smoke in the backgroud. Thanks for the nice comments.

Columbo said...

I only wish that we didn't have the smoke in the backgroud. Thanks for the nice comments.

Carletta said...

Gosh - these are wonderful! I love the first one.

Minkydo said...

What a fun family experience. Thanks for sharing with us.

My SWF post

Anonymous said...

Very nice photography. I am surprised you were able to get that high. I know I couldn't make it.

Abraham

Jeanne said...

Beautiful view and big props out to you for accomplishing this. That's great!

bobbie said...

Congratulations on making it to the top! Great pictures!

Christine said...

Looks like a great moment! love the peace signs! Love the pix!

Carver said...

What fun to do that climb with your son. Great shots of you and your son and of the sky and mountain.

Norm said...

looks you had fun and great exercise, both pictures are beautiful..thanks for the visit and happy weekend..

Barb said...

Congratulations on your climb! The view was worth it, I'm sure! Your header photo is phenomenal!

Small City Scenes said...

Wow!! Good for both of you to climb that high. Mountaineers the both of you. MB

DeniseinVA said...

Hi there, thank you for stopping by. I have enjoyed your Sky Watch photos, as well as the other great ones on your blog. A great memory you will share in the years ahead, of the day you and your son climbed that mountain. I also thought the gorilla photo was wonderful. When you visit this area and if you get a chance, go check out our gorilla family at the National Zoo. They are also truly awesome.

Kelly said...

Stunning SWF photos! I think that's awesome that you made it to the top!! My hats off to you! Well done!!

juliana said...

that must have been a fun hike.
great photos!

Petunia said...

So high! I'm impressed:)
Nice shot!

Petunia

Patty said...

Wow what a beautiful place. I know you must have been excited to reach the top.

Louise said...

Love this picture. The colors in the sky are wonderful. Had to feel good making it up that peak.

Astrid Witte said...

what a beautiful colors in the sky!

John & Skittles

John & Skittles
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