Wednesday, May 31, 2006

Old First Church in San Francisco


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Whole city has these power cables running around. Its nearly impossible to capture a building without these cables coming in between.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2006

Mirror Lake at Yosemite


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This the last photograph from Yosemite trip.

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Monday, May 29, 2006

Curry Village Camp Grounds


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The moutains in the background are more than 2000ft from base to top. And they loom large in the valley.

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Sunday, May 28, 2006

Deer at Mariposa Grove


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Admist the Giant Sequoia trees, we saw these deers. This one was posing for everyone in the parking lot.

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Saturday, May 27, 2006

Another view of clothspin tree !


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Clothspin Tree


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This tree was burnt in some fire. I think its burnt for first 75 ft.

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Friday, May 26, 2006

Faithful Couple


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I didn't think these huge trees will be able to survive if they grow too close to each other. But this couple has been successful in doing so :)

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Thursday, May 25, 2006

California 'tunnel' tree


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This road goes 'through' the tree. The tunnel was originally meant for carts.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2006

Grizzly giant Tree (again)


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I tried to capture the 'big' brach. It bends 90 degree and goes upward, its almost like a tree on its own.

From this site

Perhaps the most remarkable sequoia in the grove, and indeed the park, is the Grizzly Giant, originally known as the "Grizzled Giant." This enormous tree is believed to be 2700 years old, the oldest known sequoia tree. Sequoias are among the oldest know organisms on earth, surpassed only by the venerable bristlecone pines.

The Grizzly Giant is not only old--"grizzly"--but it is also enormous--a "giant." The tree is 100 feet around at the base with a diameter of 29 feet (sometimes quotes as 31), and is 209 feet high, although it presently has a snag top and once was much higher. It is the largest tree in Yosemite and is believed to be the 5th largest tree on earth, weighing an astounding 2 million pounds and comprising 30,000 cubic feet of lumber, enough to build some 20 homes. Its lowest limbs are 6 feet across.

As can be seen below, the Grizzly Giant leans slightly, approximately 17 degrees out of plumb. It is able to remain standing because of compensation with root development and additional growth. These giants are often targets of lightning; the Grizzly Giant was once hit 6 times in a single storm!

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Sunday, May 21, 2006

Grizzly Giant Tree


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The famous Grizzly Giant Tree in Mariposa Grove. One of the branches is 7 feet in diameter.

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Saturday, May 20, 2006

Skyscrapper


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Leaf/branch-less Tree, Mariposa Grove (Yosemite)

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Friday, May 19, 2006

Trees near the falls


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These are 'general' trees and not the sequoias. I will soon be posting some sequoias...

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Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Another view of the falls !


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I promise to 'not' post these falls in my next post ;-)

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Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls(Yosemite)


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Zaki said the logs were distracting.. This one does not have the logs :-)

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Upper and lower Yosemite Falls


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Upper and lower Yosemite Falls, photograph taken at start of Lower Falls trail

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Near Bridalveil Falls (Yosemite)


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This photograph reminds me of a poster in H3 lounge.

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Monday, May 15, 2006

Bridalveil Falls Yosemite


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Friday, May 12, 2006

Flower (which species?)


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Yosemite was filled with these flowers.

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Thursday, May 11, 2006

Waterfall at Yosemite


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Waterfall at Yosemite

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Wednesday, May 10, 2006

Yosemite Upper Fall, El Capitan (Yosemite)


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Yosemite Upper Fall, El Capitan (Yosemite)

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Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Where is the ball?


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The ball is barely visible in this photo. But everyone has their eye on the ball.

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Monday, May 08, 2006

Kevin Martin, Kings


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Kevin Martin of Sacramento Kings shooting a free-throw in the first quarter.

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Friday, May 05, 2006

Arco Arena


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Photo taken 50 minutes before Kings Vs. Spurs game started.

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Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Seagull at Monterey


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Seagull at Monterey

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Bird at Monterey


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Bird at Monterey

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Mystery spot


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Our guide and another tourist standing on the table.

The cabin is crooket but they are definitely 'tilting'.

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Monday, May 01, 2006

Flower in Mystery Spot


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Flower in the waiting area at Mystery Spot

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Mysterious Flowers


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Flowers in the waiting area at Mystery Spot

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Flora?? At Mystery Spot


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General plant at Mystery Spot. Some dry leaves are also visible.

I don't know name of this plant. Is it some kind of fern?

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On the way to Mystery Spot


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Road to Mystery Spot was very beautiful. This was some waterbody on our rightside. I took this photograph from a fast-moving car. Apart from the 'railing' I still like the overall composition of this one.

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