Got up to Squaw Peek Friday night right after a dusting of new snow.

Leaves are starting to change.

Wow!

Finding Time to Shoot Again

New Camera (canon powershot sx50 hs) new attitude. This camera is easy to carry at all times maybe I'll find more time to take a photo or two.

Fall in Utah awesome. The air is crisp and the last fruits of summer are in full display

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Wild sunflowers. The evening light glow provides unique opportunity for some amazing shots.

Exploring the mystery and natural beauty of Utah's west desert

     My son and I spent the weekend exploring the Amasa recreation area in Utah's west desert. We had a great time. The desert holds a natural beauty that not all see or enjoy. Finding an old mining community is only a plus that adds mystery to the adventure as one ponders what it must have been like in days of yore.

Circa 1900 compressor in Amasa Valley. This must weigh a couple tons; wonder how they hauled it up here?

Old generator motor in Amasa Valley.

 

Beautiful area above Amasa Valley, probably about 8,000 feet.

At about 9,000 feet looking over the Tule Valley.

Just south of Notch Pass at about 9,000 feet. It's hard to see but the jet stream is casting a shadow.

First Outing of the Year Yay

 Took my wheeler out last weekend and got some fresh air it was awesome. I spent the night out on the west side of Utah lake and went exploring some of the old mining roads.

Pano of Nebo

Snow Capped Peaks South East of Eureka Utah Probably Mammoth Peak

Looking East at Utah lake

Nebo

Mine Tailings

 

 

Photo Photo Photo SHOOT

Had a great time taking pictures, thanks to my niece and her two awesome daughters. I also have to give credit to my sister-in-law for her artistic posing ability.  All in all, it was a fun day.

At Grandma's

At the Provo Temple

At the Provo Temple

The whole photo crew.

Fall Photography in Utah Awsome!

Best time of the year to own a camera.

Utah is awesome in the fall. This Rock Canyon over look

Rock canyon over look

Rock canyon over look.

Squaw Peak looking over Orem and Utah lake

Quakies above Daniels Summit.

Above Daniels Summit.

Above Daniels Summit.

Above Daniels Summit.

Terraces north of Povo Peak. Awesome adventure hike.

North of Povo Peak. looking back west toward Provo.

Expedition: "Elk-Hell Canyon"

Scouting for elk with my bro.

Preparing to descend into the canyon. Only .8 miles to check trail cam. That's not too bad of a hike.

Are we there yet?

Well, 1,100 vertical feet, 1.5 hours, a few whoas onto my butt, it's gotta be 100 degrees and we still have .7 miles to go. I know it's gonna be worth it. I know it is.

Lots of deadfall. At least it's flat. But the bugs, thousands of bugs, from teeny gnats to horse flies. On the bright side, not a mosquito in sight and you can't tell in the photos but it is raining butterflies.

It's like I said, lots of butterflies.

Checking the trail cam.

Hmm. Cool! But not what we were hoping for and not an elk's best friend. Thus the name Elk-hell.

Well, 5 hrs. later, we're back at the top ready for the ride back and at least someone got a prize.

Forest fires burning in the distance.

Taking a break on the way back. My bro. and his best buddy.

Smokey sunset and the end of a great adventure.