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Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread
Posted By: Evolute
Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/18/08 08:41 AM
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.
Posted By: Andy Wayne
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/18/08 09:14 AM
Beautiful! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: northern1
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/18/08 12:40 PM
breath taking and stunning beauty
Posted By: Shaolin
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/18/08 02:03 PM
Awesome pics/place.
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/18/08 05:13 PM
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:
Posted By: james_bond
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/18/08 05:14 PM
wow that is something
Posted By: banana-clip
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/18/08 07:32 PM
Those are some beautiful pics.
Posted By: Rainwalker
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/18/08 07:59 PM
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!
Posted By: greens
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/18/08 09:04 PM
breathtaking!
Posted By: Private Klink
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/18/08 09:56 PM
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="" />
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/19/08 01:39 AM
Thank you, everyone.
Here's some passiflora.
First, a tendril and leaf tip:
And then a flower:
Cheers, everyone.
Posted By: itxploded
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/19/08 01:53 AM
amazing pics as usual mike! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Kraz
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/19/08 05:18 AM
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="" />
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/19/08 05:53 AM
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:
Posted By: ColdOne
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/19/08 06:35 AM
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="" />
Posted By: Magnum22
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/19/08 06:36 AM
daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/19/08 07:12 AM
Thank you.
I think it would probably be best to use this URL
www.naturography.comand don't forget about my new blog...
http://naturography.blogspot.comHere are a couple shots of Anna's hummmingbirds:
Posted By: Tolly
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/19/08 11:08 PM
Evolute, you are very talented. Amazing pictures!
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/20/08 03:40 AM
Thanks, Tolly.
Here are a couple of shots of Mono Lake:
Posted By: Horn Dog
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/20/08 02:24 PM
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="" />
Posted By: kansas jayhawk 1
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/20/08 03:22 PM
Those are fantastic photos. Is this what you do for a living? Great job. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/20/08 06:34 PM
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:
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/22/08 06:35 PM
Here's Mount Whitney through an Arch in the Alabama Hills:
Here's another arch in the Alabama Hills:
Posted By: leighman
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/23/08 08:33 PM
Amazing stuff!
Posted By: MRpink
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/25/08 09:40 AM
<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/25/08 04:42 PM
Thank you.
Here's a shot of California sea lions sleeping:
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/28/08 04:38 AM
Here are some shots of bristlecone pines, in the White Mountains:
Posted By: adamlau
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 10/18/08 09:13 AM
Now that is some trick pro photography!
Posted By: Knife Nazi
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 10/21/08 05:56 AM
Very nice work, I especially like the Gates of the valley in spring.
Posted By: WhichDawg
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 10/21/08 06:27 AM
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="" />
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 10/21/08 08:46 AM
Thanks, everyone.
Dan, do you mean "Viewmaster"?
I apologize for not posting new pics, recently. I'll add more, soon.
Posted By: WhichDawg
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 10/21/08 09:54 AM
yeah Viewmaster! dohh <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: silverbullets
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 11/04/08 08:17 PM
Again, awesome pics
Posted By: BAWB
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 11/12/08 06:36 PM
i love all of the pics
Posted By: J_R
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 12/06/08 06:42 AM
Wow, You have taken some amazing pictures.
Posted By: ordawg1
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 12/06/08 07:38 AM
Nice pictures and an icredible blog-many thanks !! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 12/10/08 04:03 AM
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy them. I'll add more, soon.
Posted By: mcjhrobinson
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 12/10/08 05:59 AM
evolute you have the best pics ive seen in a long time keep up the amazing work!!!!
Posted By: REM762
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 12/11/08 03:06 AM
Beautiful pictures dude. I wish I was in every one of them. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Luckee
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 12/15/08 01:55 AM
evolute you have the best pics ive seen in a long time keep up the amazing work!!!!
I agree, Awesome pics.
Posted By: Art
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 12/20/08 04:24 AM
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!
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 12/22/08 04:31 AM
M, R, D,
Thank you very much. You're very kind, and it warms my heart on a troubling day.
Posted By: Art
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 12/22/08 06:57 AM
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."
Posted By: ordawg1
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 01/09/09 02:23 AM
Plus 1 on that Art - AWESOME <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: Trumby
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 01/24/09 02:14 AM
Mike,
Your pictures are absolutely incredible, thanks for sharing them.
Ian.
Posted By: itxploded
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 01/28/09 12:31 PM
great like always
Posted By: P-Easy
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 01/29/09 03:52 AM
Stunning photos.
Posted By: Gambit
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 01/29/09 11:50 PM
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="" />
Posted By: sumoj275
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 03/10/09 09:40 PM
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.
Posted By: el clintor
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 04/07/09 07:40 PM
Wow!! you are very talented evolute! Stunning Pictures!!
Posted By: lukecubed
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 04/11/09 07:35 AM
Amazing thread/pictures. Thank you.
Posted By: gRat
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 04/30/09 05:24 AM
Awesome!!!
Posted By: Poi Dog
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 05/01/09 03:48 AM
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="" />
Posted By: Woods Boy
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 05/03/09 04:29 AM
great pics
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 05/08/09 06:45 PM
Thank you all.
I haven't posted new pics, here in a while, so...
Alabama Hills with Storm, #5 Alabama Hills with Storm, #6
Posted By: sumoj275
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 05/09/09 02:21 PM
Wow, where is the AL Hills?
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 05/09/09 06:03 PM
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.
Posted By: archangel
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 05/10/09 10:30 AM
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.
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 05/11/09 06:53 AM
You're welcome, and thank you.
Posted By: REM762
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 05/16/09 12:33 AM
Very interesting pics sir! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbup.gif" alt="" />
Posted By: banana-clip
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 05/18/09 04:29 PM
Nice pics...Alabama Hills? Doesn't look like Alabama...lol.
Posted By: Recon422
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/12/09 03:37 AM
A very artistic eye you have there. Simply amazing and extremely impressive captures.
Posted By: archangel
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/12/09 11:57 AM
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.
Posted By: CruelRaoul
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/13/09 05:16 PM
Evo - you have a special gift. Thanks for sharing all of these glimpses and perspectives that you have captured!
Posted By: archangel
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/13/09 08:36 PM
Nature and Knives....I'm in Heaven.
Posted By: archangel
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/13/09 08:40 PM
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.
Posted By: CruelRaoul
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/13/09 09:39 PM
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.
Posted By: coyotebc
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/14/09 01:40 AM
Thanks for posting those pictures.
I would love to see a few of those poster size on my wall.
Great job
Posted By: CruelRaoul
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/15/09 11:59 PM
Here are a few shots around Mount Rainier:
Glaciers and wildflowers, in Paradise:
Tatoosh Range, from Paradise:
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!
Posted By: rackemup
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/19/09 02:24 PM
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
Posted By: MAJORSDAD
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 07/04/09 06:43 AM
Wow! Those are some great pics!
Posted By: Armed Ape
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 08/04/09 06:02 AM
absolutely stunning. thanks for sharing.
Tony
Posted By: sportsnut
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 08/29/09 05:21 PM
Awesome pics !
Posted By: Sigfest
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/13/09 03:14 AM
Those are beautiful pics. We all need to stop and smell the roses..
Posted By: Recon422
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/16/09 03:13 AM
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="" />
Posted By: Hart
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/17/09 08:34 PM
Just incredible! You're making me feel lazy.
Posted By: Hart
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/17/09 08:37 PM
Too many people think of LA when one mentions California.
Posted By: Wiggitty
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 10/25/09 05:30 AM
wow. those are awesome. could be postcards.
Posted By: 87Burban
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 11/14/09 10:26 PM
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handywork.
Excellent photos, Sir. Keep it up.
Posted By: banana-clip
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 12/13/09 10:16 AM
Here are a few shots around Mount Rainier:
Glaciers and wildflowers, in Paradise:
Tatoosh Range, from Paradise:
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!
Those are really beautiful...pretty wild flowers
Posted By: MonkeyBomb
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread *DELETED* - 02/23/10 10:32 PM
Moved to the other thread
Posted By: Pvt.snoballz
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 02/23/10 10:39 PM
that is a beautiful spot, where at?
Posted By: MonkeyBomb
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 02/23/10 10:46 PM
Thats is Leigh lake in Wyoming Looking at Mt Moran I believe in Grand Teton.
Posted By: coyotebc
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 02/24/10 05:26 AM
Thank you for sharing these pictures
Posted By: El CacaFuego
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 04/11/10 03:09 AM
Oh man, I didn't even know places like this existed! Wow!
Posted By: sf45acp
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 05/08/11 10:16 PM
Isn't life great, these pictures are beautiful.
Posted By: knifefriend
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/14/11 10:04 AM
wow,I even don't know what to say.God,that's amazing!!!!
Posted By: gun dog
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/20/11 09:04 PM
the pics people share here are great
Posted By: Hooplehead
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 09/16/12 02:28 AM
Very nice widernessscapes!
Posted By: SkunkHunter
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 10/11/12 11:46 AM
Mike is a most excellent photographer!
Posted By: willworship
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 10/20/12 06:23 AM
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!
Posted By: Psyop
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 10/21/12 05:42 PM
Awesome thanks
Posted By: Evolute
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/07/19 05:15 AM
Hello, Everyone!
Posted By: tedwca
Re: Evolute's Outdoors Photo Thread - 06/12/19 06:51 AM
Howdy Mike