Since I get a lot of requests to show pictures, I thought you folks might enjoy a consolidated place to see some. I thought I'd start my own thread, since I didn't want to clog up the Outdoors and Fieldcraft thread.

I'll add a bunch of pictures over time. Enjoy.

Here's the Gates of The Valley in Spring:


And here's the Gates of the Valley in Autumn:


More coming, soon.

Beautiful! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

breath taking and stunning beauty

Awesome pics/place.

Thank you all.

Continuing on the Yosemite theme, for a little while, here's Tenaya Lake in the Morning:


And here's Tenaya Lake at dusk:

wow that is something

Those are some beautiful pics.

Absolutely stunning Pics!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thanks Evolute! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Please continue to add to it as you get more awesome photos!

breathtaking!

Truly beautiful Mike - thanks for posting them!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Thank you, everyone.

Here's some passiflora.

First, a tendril and leaf tip:


And then a flower:


Cheers, everyone.

amazing pics as usual mike! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Dude! You're alive! Welcome back <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Great pics as always <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Barely alive... but recovering. Thanks for the welcome back.

I'm glad you're all enjoying the pictures.

Here are a few shots of white-tailed kites:

Hope you don't mind if:
1. I sticky this thread, too many amazing shots that I don't want folks to miss!
2. Mention your site at http://www.mikespinak.com/photos.html since you have more stunning photos there. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn

Thank you.

I think it would probably be best to use this URL

www.naturography.com

and don't forget about my new blog...

http://naturography.blogspot.com

Here are a couple shots of Anna's hummmingbirds:

Evolute, you are very talented. Amazing pictures!

Thanks, Tolly.

Here are a couple of shots of Mono Lake:

I will never see these places in person. Thank you so much for taking me there, Evolute. The detail was so good, I could smell the air! I love your outdoor pictures. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Those are fantastic photos. Is this what you do for a living? Great job. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Vic, I'm glad you enjoy them. You're welcome.

Kansas Jayhawk 1, Thank you. Yes.


Here are a few shots around Mount Rainier:


Mount Rainier from Mirror Lake, in the morning, with mist:


Glaciers and wildflowers, in Paradise:



Tatoosh Range, from Paradise:

Here's Mount Whitney through an Arch in the Alabama Hills:


Here's another arch in the Alabama Hills:

Amazing stuff!

<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thank you.

Here's a shot of California sea lions sleeping:

Here are some shots of bristlecone pines, in the White Mountains:

Now that is some trick pro photography!

Very nice work, I especially like the Gates of the valley in spring.

Great Thread, thanks Mike.

Looking at the amazing quality and colors of your photography reminds me of when I was a kid and at night I'd climb in bed and look at the cool pictures in my "Viewfinder" <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Thanks, everyone.

Dan, do you mean "Viewmaster"?

I apologize for not posting new pics, recently. I'll add more, soon.

yeah Viewmaster! dohh <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Again, awesome pics

i love all of the pics

Wow, You have taken some amazing pictures.

Nice pictures and an icredible blog-many thanks !! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy them. I'll add more, soon.

evolute you have the best pics ive seen in a long time keep up the amazing work!!!!

Beautiful pictures dude. I wish I was in every one of them. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I agree, Awesome pics.

These photos are superb! I love to travel and I have to say most of the times the pic's don't do justice. These pic's however capture it quite stunningly!

M, R, D,

Thank you very much. You're very kind, and it warms my heart on a troubling day.

The fact that your skills speak for themselves and you are on this forum elevates its status. Props to the Yard. Props to it's "Dog's."

Plus 1 on that Art - AWESOME <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Mike,
Your pictures are absolutely incredible, thanks for sharing them.
Ian.

great like always

Stunning photos.

I really enjoy looking at your pics, wanted you to know that when I get tired and overall just frustrated at work I can look at your pictures and escape.

THANKS - today was one of them <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

That is the truth there brother. Great job in catching the splendor and beauty out there.

Wow!! you are very talented evolute! Stunning Pictures!!

Amazing thread/pictures. Thank you.

Awesome!!!

Awesome photos Evo! I really enjoyed the pics you posted last night too. If I was your lady friend, I'd rather receive one of your photos then a hallmark card <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bowdown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

great pics

Thank you all.

I haven't posted new pics, here in a while, so...


Alabama Hills with Storm, #5


Alabama Hills with Storm, #6

Wow, where is the AL Hills?

The Alabama Hills are in California, at the foothills of the Sierras, in front of the Whitney Portal (the entry toward Mount Whitney). Near the town of Lone Pine, IIRC.

Of all the national parks ,Yosemite has got to be in the top 5. If I had choosen a different path in life..I would have loved to guided in the Grand Canyon or Yosemite. Thanks for the memories and your service to us all.

You're welcome, and thank you.

Very interesting pics sir! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />

Nice pics...Alabama Hills? Doesn't look like Alabama...lol.

A very artistic eye you have there. Simply amazing and extremely impressive captures.

I have few regrets in my life , I traveled far and wide, but I would have enjoyed these places more if I taken the time. The Military sends you to exotic places , pays you to go and do things....but it seem like another world compared to these photos. There is beauty every where if you take the time to REALLY look.

Evo - you have a special gift. Thanks for sharing all of these glimpses and perspectives that you have captured!

Nature and Knives....I'm in Heaven.

Ansel Adams has NOTHING on you guys.....Now if I could only make a living shooting photos instead of Tangos.....change of career is in order.

It's a pretty profoundly observant note that you made, AA. Yes, the beauty is all around us. We often are so self-absorbed or consumed that we don't take it in. Every breath is a gift, and every glimpse or perspective is unique within the universe, be it grim or surreal. I am trying to simply observe and treasure it all more, and be a little less critical of things that I find unsettled. Evo's pics are cathartic to me in this perspective. It sounds like they may be to you, as well.

Thanks for posting those pictures.
I would love to see a few of those poster size on my wall.
Great job

This is stunning: If a painter painted this scene with these vibrant colors, people would call it unnatural. But here it is, and nature has spoken!

Mike, I saw your name on your blog and I said where do I know that name? Then I remembered that you are the fine gentleman who sold me my DFCG! Hope you are doing well...BTW, do you have any photos of Bussekin blades in the great outdoors?

doug

Wow! Those are some great pics!

absolutely stunning. thanks for sharing.


Tony

Awesome pics !

Those are beautiful pics. We all need to stop and smell the roses..

Just before we mow them down with our Bussekin blades. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Nice pics BTW. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

Just incredible! You're making me feel lazy.

Too many people think of LA when one mentions California.

wow. those are awesome. could be postcards.

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handywork.


Excellent photos, Sir. Keep it up.

Those are really beautiful...pretty wild flowers

Moved to the other thread

that is a beautiful spot, where at?

Thats is Leigh lake in Wyoming Looking at Mt Moran I believe in Grand Teton.

Thank you for sharing these pictures

Oh man, I didn't even know places like this existed! Wow!

Isn't life great, these pictures are beautiful.

wow,I even don't know what to say.God,that's amazing!!!!

the pics people share here are great

Very nice widernessscapes!

Mike is a most excellent photographer!

Amazing pictures! I really like the pics of the same place (from nearly the same angle) in different seasons/times of day. It gives some great perspective. Nice work, and thank you for sharing it!

Awesome thanks

Hello, Everyone!

Howdy Mike