US trip:- Flaming Gorge, Utah.
Nov 21, 2017 00:25:22 #
From Salt Lake City, we decided to drive south. We really wanted to go north to Yellowstone NP but it was going to be cold, and we didn't want to encounter black ice or snowy roads...so we headed south. Thought about Moab and Arches NP, but decided to go to Price, then back to Helper, then north east to Duchesne and Vernal on the way to Flaming Gorge. Interesting towns.
Flaming Gorge was beautiful. We pulled off the road and camped in the bush, at a little spot called Silly Rock. Cold...it was minus 12 c. (15 F.)
Had a roaring campfire going, a cute chipmunk for company, elk bugling nearby, and at dusk, it started to snow. All you people who live with snow, will think this is really dumb - but I was so excited! The last time I touched snow was about 45 years ago, and I've never seen it falling in my whole life. The sun was out (just), and gentle snow was swirling down. Only lasted a minute, and melted quickly - but I was so happy.
That was one cold night, we woke up with ice on all the inside windows, yet we were warm enough sleeping. Got the campfire going quickly again, loved that whole experience.
It was around this point that my Canon camera went flat. I had left my power converter plug in a hotel room - kicking myself - so for the most scenic week of our trip, all I had was my phone. It has a 13 megapixel camera, and I've played a little bit, so hope you'll understand if the quality is not A1. (Better on download).
Jude.
Flaming Gorge was beautiful. We pulled off the road and camped in the bush, at a little spot called Silly Rock. Cold...it was minus 12 c. (15 F.)
Had a roaring campfire going, a cute chipmunk for company, elk bugling nearby, and at dusk, it started to snow. All you people who live with snow, will think this is really dumb - but I was so excited! The last time I touched snow was about 45 years ago, and I've never seen it falling in my whole life. The sun was out (just), and gentle snow was swirling down. Only lasted a minute, and melted quickly - but I was so happy.
That was one cold night, we woke up with ice on all the inside windows, yet we were warm enough sleeping. Got the campfire going quickly again, loved that whole experience.
It was around this point that my Canon camera went flat. I had left my power converter plug in a hotel room - kicking myself - so for the most scenic week of our trip, all I had was my phone. It has a 13 megapixel camera, and I've played a little bit, so hope you'll understand if the quality is not A1. (Better on download).
Jude.
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Silly Rock. There was a bigger one nearby, but I thought this one was silly enough.
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Nov 21, 2017 04:00:27 #
That phone does a good job, Jude--nice shots. I hope the old bloke didn't choke on his Fosters, lol. 
Nov 21, 2017 04:14:22 #
DOOK wrote:
That phone does a good job, Jude--nice shots. I hope the old bloke didn't choke on his Fosters, lol.
Yep...we found out they call those big cans, "oil-cans"..lol
Nov 21, 2017 04:31:40 #
I applaud your adventure some spirit !! Yes, it would have been a lot more chilly in Yellowstone and snow for sure. Your images turned out just fine. Thanks for sharing.
Nov 21, 2017 06:04:27 #
Beautiful pictures. Well done.
I grew up in upstate NY snow country. I have lived in AK, CT, ID, and CO. Presently I travel between CA, ID, and CO mostly in fall and winter. I am certainly no stranger to snow. Yet when I start to see the beautiful quiet of gently falling snow I am like a kid.
Of course driving in snow and ice is something totally different.
Dennis
I grew up in upstate NY snow country. I have lived in AK, CT, ID, and CO. Presently I travel between CA, ID, and CO mostly in fall and winter. I am certainly no stranger to snow. Yet when I start to see the beautiful quiet of gently falling snow I am like a kid.
Of course driving in snow and ice is something totally different.
Dennis
Nov 21, 2017 06:56:52 #
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Nov 21, 2017 16:15:17 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Beautiful pictures. Well done.
I grew up in upstate NY snow country. I have lived in AK, CT, ID, and CO. Presently I travel between CA, ID, and CO mostly in fall and winter. I am certainly no stranger to snow. Yet when I start to see the beautiful quiet of gently falling snow I am like a kid.
Of course driving in snow and ice is something totally different.
Dennis
I grew up in upstate NY snow country. I have lived in AK, CT, ID, and CO. Presently I travel between CA, ID, and CO mostly in fall and winter. I am certainly no stranger to snow. Yet when I start to see the beautiful quiet of gently falling snow I am like a kid.
Of course driving in snow and ice is something totally different.
Dennis
That's nice. There must be something magical about living with snow, though I realize it must be very tough at times.
Nov 21, 2017 16:17:04 #
Thanks for looking, and taking the time to reply. I appreciate it.
Jude.
Jude.
Nov 22, 2017 06:28:07 #
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Nov 22, 2017 07:49:35 #
It looks like you had a fun experience. Yellowstone is a fun place to visit, but sometimes the crowds can be a drag.
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