Photographer

Photographer
Looking at Morro Bay from Cerro Alto

Joe in the Ventana Wilderness

Joe in the Ventana Wilderness
click image for my fine art and photos

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Dancer on Cerro Alto

Cerro Alto located west of Atascadero Ca. with an elevation gain of 1600 ft. Today , 3-30-2011, I met a most interesting hiker at the top of Cerro alto . I was at the top when I observed below a hiker climbing at a very fast pace and when she arrived at the top I was surprised to see her very composed in warm weather wearing dance clothes and shoes , with no gear . Her water supply in her purse were in small square bottles . Great lady in superb physical shape . I complemented her on same and asked what else she did to keep in shape she said she was a Tango Dance . Anyway she made an interesting hiker !

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Cerro Alto Spring 2011

Cerro Alto west of Atascadero Ca. between Atascadero and Morro Bay Ca. March



27 , 2011 , the record setting rains have stopped and the sun is shinning , the temp is in the 60s and all is fresh . The trail reveals beauty in all places , flowers , water , and most of all beautiful people enjoying a healthy sport of hiking , The couple reaching the top were from Berkley , traveling and backpacking . i shared some trail info for their travels . The young lady taking photos at the top of Cerro alto is Ashley , she was with 5 others , all were in super shape ,and enjoying the mountain . We discussed the view of the sierras and other mountains within view from this location . I love seeing Youth of this age getting physical and enjoying the the wilderness ! I hope to see them again . a special thanks to my model Ashley !

Turkey Season open


March 25 , 2001 -- Saturday , at the Rinconada trail in Pozo ( e/o ) Santa Margarita Ca. A rainy day , Jim and I are about to hike when we were advised by Fish and Game officer of hunting in the area . We heard many gun shots . this officers heads up was welcome ! The officer identified himself as Togazzini ( I hope I spelled it right ). a couple of weeks ago we met turkey hunters exploring the area's turkey potential . This game warden upon learning of our interest in wild life on the trail was kind enough to show us a turkey confiscated today for an illegal hunt on private property .He explained how to identify a legal tom turkey see the beard on the neck -- close up photo. Good work Fish and Game ! Thanks for being an important part of wilderness trail life !

Monday, March 21, 2011

Back Packing Training 3-19-11

Saturday hike in Pozo , on the Rinconada Trail ( east of Santa Margarita Ca. ) brought me in contact with father and son team Dave and Nathan training for a week long back packing adventure to New Mexico with the Boy Scouts . It was pouring down rain and I found the umbrella a interesting piece of equipment . It warms my heart to see a dad teaching his son to love the wilderness !
Best of luck to you both , hope to see you again !

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Pozo Turkey Hunter

Jim and I were hiking the Rinconada Trail when we met the turkey hunter wearing his trophies (turkey spurs ) !He claimed he had hiked 7 miles and saw no sign of turkeys . As we left the area we saw about 30 turkeys . Too bad for the hunter . Oh well that's the way luck is ?

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Junipero Serra and Bear Mt.


A rare view of Junipero Serra and Bear mountain on the right . This view was Sunday February 27 Th , 2011 This photo was taken with a 400 mm lens on a Canon SLR . The mountains are approx. 50 miles away ( as the crow fly )and usually covered with clouds when there is snow on the ground . Junipero is 5,862 feet high .
Cerro Alto is located in the Los Padres National Forrest on hwy 41 west of Atascadero.