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eleanorbrown

eleanorbrown

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As i mentioned in my post to Matt, we are having a spring snow storm here in central Colorado. Here's one taken down by the Blue River in Silverthorne, CO with a 35 cron and the next one taken in Montezuma, CO with a 75 cron.
(that's not the Blue river which is pretty large, only a side ditch nearby)

Eleanor



 
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m_driscoll

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eleanorbrown said:
Matt, very nice! Is this near Seattle? Love the detail in this one.....A few days ago my area of Colorado was starting to look a little like this but not now...We are having a Spring snow storm.
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Eleanor: Thanks. It's a couple of hours NE of Seattle. Sorry, but we're actuually having spring!

eleanorbrown said:
As i mentioned in my post to Matt, we are having a spring snow storm here in central Colorado. Here's one taken down by the Blue River in Silverthorne, CO with a 35 cron and the next one taken in Montezuma, CO with a 75 cron.
(that's not the Blue river which is pretty large, only a side ditch nearby)
Eleanor


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Eleanor: Very nice. Gives me a shiver though.

Cheers, Matt
http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
 
rayyan

rayyan

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Lloyd said:
Amazing images, and a more amazing story. I'm very much looking forward to each installment. An most of all, I'm looking forward to "the answer".
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Lloyd said:
An appropriate reminder and tribute. Thank you for calling that to our attention.
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Lloyd: part of the answer lies in what you identify.

shtarka1 said:
The Sherpas are without a doubt the unsung heroes! Agree with Lloyd. Thank You Rayyan.
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shtarka1 said:
More Greatness!
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I am grateful for you guys giving me of your time.

Best.
 
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rayyan

rayyan

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m_driscoll said:
rayyan: Excellent photo and commentary. Occasionally, a climber will acknowledge sherpas, pack mules, helicopter, etc. that got them "close" to the summit; but, you're right, it doesn't make good copy. Then there's the photographers who record the climber's ascent (from above!). Some of these expeditions look more like an invasion. But, there are still those who respect the mountains, and come and go lightly. Too often these days, especially at the big name mountains, it's the former.

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
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Well said sir!
 
rayyan

rayyan

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eleanorbrown said:
As i mentioned in my post to Matt, we are having a spring snow storm here in central Colorado. Here's one taken down by the Blue River in Silverthorne, CO with a 35 cron and the next one taken in Montezuma, CO with a 75 cron.
(that's not the Blue river which is pretty large, only a side ditch nearby)

Eleanor



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Eleanor: beautiful and alien ( to me ) worlds. Isn't it just wonderful that
we have such diversity across the globe. Even more when we can share and
respect it.

Thanks for sharing.
 
rayyan

rayyan

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On the way to Shangri La...#5

There is a bridge. a small but important bridge. One has to cross this bridge
begining the climb.

It is a bridge that connects life and death. the living and the dead. our world
and the gateway to Shangri La.. Literally and figuratively...


It is a one way bridge with a compulsory right of way...for the Yaks!
You loose a member of your team..unfortunate. When you loose a Yak,
it is probable that all of the team will die. Right of way is for the Yaks.

One walks carefully across the bridge. Wind shear and 1200 meters straight down.

And walk with respect. Respect for the dead..those that died with honor..lived with honor..the code of Shangri La..


Each stone marks a Sherpa's resting place. Brought down from the mountains by another; on the Gateway to Shangri La. There are many more like this to honor the dead and to bring honor to Shangri La.

Cross the bridge with respect..walk through their land with humility..you
are walking through the resting place of the Guardians of Shangri La.
 
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m_driscoll

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rayyan said:
On the way to Shangri La...#5

There is a bridge. a small but important bridge. One has to cross this bridge
begining the climb.

It is a bridge that connects life and death. the living and the dead. our world
and the gateway to Shangri La.. Literally and figuratively...

It is a one way bridge with a compulsory right of way...for the Yaks!
You loose a member of your team..unfortunate. When you loose a Yak,
it is probable that all of the team will die. Right of way is for the Yaks.

One walks carefully across the bridge. Wind shear and 1200 meters straight down.

And walk with respect. Respect for the dead..those that died with honor..lived with honor..the code of Shangri La..

Each stone marks a Sherpa's resting place. Brought down from the mountains by another; on the Gateway to Shangri La. There are many more like this to honor the dead and to bring honor to Shangri La.

Cross the bridge with respect..walk through their land with humility..you
are walking through the resting place of the Guardians of Shangri La.
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rayyan: Incredible! Thank you again for sharing this with us. Is that the bridge across the Dudh Kosi? Cheers, Matt.

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com
 
Lloyd

Lloyd

Active member
rayyan said:
On the way to Shangri La...#5

There is a bridge. a small but important bridge. One has to cross this bridge
begining the climb.

It is a bridge that connects life and death. the living and the dead. our world
and the gateway to Shangri La.. Literally and figuratively...


It is a one way bridge with a compulsory right of way...for the Yaks!
You loose a member of your team..unfortunate. When you loose a Yak,
it is probable that all of the team will die. Right of way is for the Yaks.

One walks carefully across the bridge. Wind shear and 1200 meters straight down.

And walk with respect. Respect for the dead..those that died with honor..lived with honor..the code of Shangri La..


Each stone marks a Sherpa's resting place. Brought down from the mountains by another; on the Gateway to Shangri La. There are many more like this to honor the dead and to bring honor to Shangri La.

Cross the bridge with respect..walk through their land with humility..you
are walking through the resting place of the Guardians of Shangri La.
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Rayyan, more magic images, and wisdom in your words. Thank you yet again for allowing us a window on the journey.
 
eleanorbrown

eleanorbrown

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thanks Rayyan, and I have been so drawn to your wonderful images of late...giving such a personal perspective of a part of the world I will only see in other's images. they are moving and stunning. Eleanor

rayyan said:
Eleanor: beautiful and alien ( to me ) worlds. Isn't it just wonderful that
we have such diversity across the globe. Even more when we can share and
respect it.

Thanks for sharing.
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eleanorbrown

eleanorbrown

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Wonderful spring image Jono! It's still snowing here! I love my 75 cron too!!! fabulous lens! Only wish I could find out why Leica is not shipping any of their 50 lux asph lenses.! Eleanor



jonoslack said:
Lovely David (deadwood that is).
Thank you for the kind words Rayvan and Cindy

Let's talk about springtime (M9 75 'cron, which is my current squeeze)

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eleanorbrown

eleanorbrown

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rayyan, I was so moved to hear you speak of the Sherpas here in this way....Made me think of life in general....so many unsung heros in our world that never get their due. Thank you. Eleanor

rayyan said:
On the way to Shangri La..#4

Please allow me to write a little more than usual. In this post I want to
mention something which is very dear to me. I also believe it represents
the sum total of our short journey.

Who reached the summit of Everest..first..second..tenth? Who is the first..always? It is unfortunate that most answers are wrong.

The first person to reach the summit of everest is invariably a Sherpa. The
brave, noble and unsung heroes that make it all possible.

The final ascent to the summit is made in the dead of night. For various reasons..not the least being the time to make the final assault and the
weather approaching the summit as the sun rises. Depending on the attack face.

But..the final ascent is prepared by the Sherpas..let me repeat this; by the
Sherpas. The stakes are hammered in the ice and rock. A step is taken,
another stake another step..All along a ladder is strung for the climber/s
to ascend. The perilous preparations are done ...by the Sherpas.

Then they step aside., holding the ladder against the dreaded and fatal wind shear.
Their job is done, for now. The climber takes the
steps and reaches the summit. The world press reports this with
pictures.

My salute and an insignificant tribute to those that make it all possible.
the Sherpas..we search for Shangri La..The Sherpas live it!


These were ours. They deserve all tribute, praise and acknowledgement.

Thanks for your time.
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m_driscoll

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rayyan said:
Matt: Appreciated my friend. No the bridge is not across the river ( did you
go rafting there ? ). It is somewhere lower down near Namche. Did you get
to the Gokyo ice flow?

Best.
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rayyan: You're welcome. No, I've done some study on the treks in that area; but, have never made it. I'm getting a vicarious thrill from your posts. Cheers, Matt
 
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