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[Lloyd]

On the way to Shangri La...#8

We were at 5800 meters.

Climb high..sleep low. The sun sets across the peaks of Shangri La. We can see the moon. The whole world around us takes on a majestic appearance.

A new day.. we start another climb. Rayyan has blisters on both of his feet.
He is tired. His breathing is causing him problems. We have made very slow progress. But we have reached 5910 meters. We stop after traversing behind a mini avalanche...

Rayyan wants me to continue. He and a Sherpa intend to return to where
we rested last night. Rayyan tells me I could make it to Danali. I know for myself that I can.

I look at Rayyan...then at the peaks that surround us. I can hear the guardians whisper. A little further, says the voice ..and you are there..

We have been on this journey for a long time. One month. But we started
another journey 37 years ago. The guardians have their codes; we have ours. They open the gates of Shangri La for both of us..or for neither.
One gate was never an option, and never will be.

Yes, we were close very very close. Almost touch it.

We took one last look. Rayyan glanced at me, held my hand and we started
our descent. 5910 meters down. There would be another Shangri La.

I'm having a difficult time processing all this... my head is swimming. The images are powerful, and beautiful, and had they been posted alone, I would have been impressed. The story, however, is so much, much more, and the images seem only a context in which to place the story. Yes, I beleive I now see "the answer", and the multiple layers to the answer. I feel grateful... no, blessed that you two shared this with us. My wife has been following as well, and finished reading this latest installment in tears, shared tears.

Thank you (although those words seem somehow inadequate to the feeling) for risking to share this with us. Thank you very much.

 

[Cindy Flood]

I'm having a difficult time processing all this... my head is swimming. The images are powerful, and beautiful, and had they been posted alone, I would have been impressed. The story, however, is so much, much more, and the images seem only a context in which to place the story. Yes, I beleive I now see "the answer", and the multiple layers to the answer. I feel grateful... no, blessed that you two shared this with us. My wife has been following as well, and finished reading this latest installment in tears, shared tears.

Thank you (although those words seem somehow inadequate to the feeling) for risking to share this with us. Thank you very much.

Rayyan (and beautiful wife), Lloyd put this so well...I will only add that my husband and I have been following your journey together, too. We just want to say thank you for sharing this. You two are fantastic!!!

 

[Don Libby]

On the way to Shangri La...#8
There would be another Shangri La.

Stunningly beautiful.

 

[eleanorbrown]

Something totally different from the snow stuff I've sent. Drove to Historic Leadville, Colorado for lunch at Wild Bill's today and cruised around town shooting some of the historic architecture. All done with my 75 cron.
Eleanor

Hippies use Backdoor

Smoke Shop

Bicycle with Christmas Lights

and last, Pink and Purple House Danger keep out

 

[Lloyd]

Something totally different from the snow stuff I've sent. Drove to Historic Leadville, Colorado for lunch at Wild Bill's today and cruised around town shooting some of the historic architecture. All done with my 75 cron.
Eleanor

Hippies use Backdoor

Smoke Shop

Bicycle with Christmas Lights

and last, Pink and Purple House Danger keep out

Great stuff, Eleanor. Colorful, beautiful, and wonderfully captured.

 

[eleanorbrown]

Thanks very much Lloyd. I am having such fun with this Leica...never had one before, never thought I would ever have one, but am so glad i took the plunge! It really does render colors beautifully and of course the wonderful detail with the lenses. eleanor

Great stuff, Eleanor. Colorful, beautiful, and wonderfully captured.

 

[m_driscoll]

Jono, these are wonderful flower images....that 75 cron is great for close ups like these. Eleanor


Here are a couple of shots from today with the M9 and the 75 'cron (hopefully I remembered)

all the best

Jono: These are just beautiful!!

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[Lloyd]

Jono: These are just beautiful!!

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

+1, Absolutely

 

[m_driscoll]

M8 Nocti SF24D

f1.0: Great doggie shot. I love the composition and his head turned. Is that a ball coming his way?

Something totally different from the snow stuff I've sent. Drove to Historic Leadville, Colorado for lunch at Wild Bill's today and cruised around town shooting some of the historic architecture. All done with my 75 cron.
Eleanor

Hippies use Backdoor
Smoke Shop
Bicycle with Christmas Lights
and last, Pink and Purple House Danger keep out

Eleanor: Very colorful set. I love photos like this!

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[eleanorbrown]

Rayyan, it doesn't get much better than this. wonderful. Eleanor

On the way to Shangri La...#8

We were at 5800 meters.

Climb high..sleep low. The sun sets across the peaks of Shangri La. We can see the moon. The whole world around us takes on a majestic appearance.

 

[eleanorbrown]

Thanks Matt. this set of images begs for color. ..Eleanor

f1.0: Great doggie shot. I love the composition and his head turned. Is that a ball coming his way?


Eleanor: Very colorful set. I love photos like this!

Cheers, Matt

 

[m_driscoll]

:clap::clap::clap:
I'm sorry - it's cheapskate to use emoticons, but I really am impressed, and i'm not sure how to put it better
(the pictures are good too)

I'm having a difficult time processing all this... my head is swimming. The images are powerful, and beautiful, and had they been posted alone, I would have been impressed. The story, however, is so much, much more, and the images seem only a context in which to place the story. Yes, I beleive I now see "the answer", and the multiple layers to the answer. I feel grateful... no, blessed that you two shared this with us. My wife has been following as well, and finished reading this latest installment in tears, shared tears.

Thank you (although those words seem somehow inadequate to the feeling) for risking to share this with us. Thank you very much.

Rayyan (and beautiful wife), Lloyd put this so well...I will only add that my husband and I have been following your journey together, too. We just want to say thank you for sharing this. You two are fantastic!!!

Stunningly beautiful.

rayyan: Hard to say more! There's a spiritual purity about the high mountains like no other place (maybe your desert has it too?) that makes the journey worthwhile. Thanks again for sharing it with us.

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

 

[rayyan]

:clap::clap::clap:

I'm sorry - it's cheapskate to use emoticons, but I really am impressed, and i'm not sure how to put it better
(the pictures are good too)

I'm having a difficult time processing all this... my head is swimming. The images are powerful, and beautiful, and had they been posted alone, I would have been impressed. The story, however, is so much, much more, and the images seem only a context in which to place the story. Yes, I beleive I now see "the answer", and the multiple layers to the answer. I feel grateful... no, blessed that you two shared this with us. My wife has been following as well, and finished reading this latest installment in tears, shared tears.

Thank you (although those words seem somehow inadequate to the feeling) for risking to share this with us. Thank you very much.

rayyan: Hard to say more! There's a spiritual purity about the high mountains like no other place (maybe your desert has it too?) that makes the journey worthwhile. Thanks again for sharing it with us.

Cheers, Matt

http://mdriscoll.zenfolio.com

Jono, Llyod, Matt: It has been a privilege to have you along with us.

Best regards.

Ayesha/Rayyan

 

[rayyan]

Rayyan (and beautiful wife), Lloyd put this so well...I will only add that my husband and I have been following your journey together, too. We just want to say thank you for sharing this. You two are fantastic!!!

Stunningly beautiful.

Rayyan, it doesn't get much better than this. wonderful. Eleanor

On the way to Shangri La...#8

We were at 5800 meters.

Climb high..sleep low. The sun sets across the peaks of Shangri La. We can see the moon. The whole world around us takes on a majestic appearance.

Cindy, Don, Eleanor: To be with friends along a journey is a singular pleasure.

Thank you all for your kind words.

Ayesha/Rayyan

 

[shtarka1]

Rayyan,Eleanor,F1,Jono....I Appreciate Your Brilliance! Stunning,Wonderful Work!!!

 

[endre novak]

Rayyan,Eleanor,F1,Jono....I Appreciate Your Brilliance! Stunning,Wonderful Work!!!

+1, missed a few days, incredible posts.

 

[endre novak]

On the way to Shangri La...#6

amazing!

 

[endre novak]

Something totally different from the snow stuff I've sent. Drove to Historic Leadville, Colorado for lunch at Wild Bill's today and cruised around town shooting some of the historic architecture. All done with my 75 cron.
Eleanor

Hippies use Backdoor

a real fav. excellent find.

 

[endre novak]

m8, cv nokton.

 

[woodyspedden]

Something totally different from the snow stuff I've sent. Drove to Historic Leadville, Colorado for lunch at Wild Bill's today and cruised around town shooting some of the historic architecture. All done with my 75 cron.
Eleanor

Hippies use Backdoor

Smoke Shop

Bicycle with Christmas Lights

and last, Pink and Purple House Danger keep out

Eleanor

Back in 1969 my wife and I moved to Colorado Springs for our first stint in Colorado. We both loved skiing but had no money. The only place we could remotely afford was a small ski area near Leadville called Cooper Hill. It's only claim to fame (other than being super cheap) was that it had been the site of Alpine training for WWII soldiers.

The photos brings back many wonderful memories of a time simpler.

Woody