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A general panorama of Cape Arago and some of it's reefs. (See Video) 320x240 3.8MB
We decided that we wanted to get as close up as possible to the seals and took a path that led us down to the beach and with 8 ft of the seals.
This video gives an impression of the complexity of characters that seem to be a part of the social life of this large colony. (See Video) 320x240 3.3MB.
We took this video of a quite tame seal that whilst keeping an eye on us all the time did not seem to mind us being there. (See Video) 320x240 3.1MB
I could not resist the antics of a Harlequin Duck and a pair of Grebes. (See Video) 320x240 4.8MB
Campfire and barbeque and settled down to a night beneath the redwoods after first getting the canopy on the side of the RV set for the first time. (See Video 1) 320x240 2.4MB (See Video 2) 320 x 240 2.5MB
The road, read track with gravel and muddy bits that had subsided into one very steep section we emerged the other side unscathed. to run down through the Newton Drury Scenic Parkway to arrive at Prairie Creek. (See Video) 320x240 5.1MB
A small group of Elk. (See Video) 320x240 2.8MB
We also to a video of a very busy woodpecker. (See Video) 320x240 2.8
A small herd of Elk. (See Video) 320x2403.1MB
A herd of Roosevelt Elk. (See Video) 320x240 2.9MB
First drive in snow and Ice to crater Lake. (See Video) 320x240 1.8MB
Crater Lake Videos. General Panorama (See Video) 320x240 2.4MB: The Rv in the snow and yes the snow is 2 metres deep. (See Video) 320x240 2.4MB: Sunset at Crater Lake (See Video) 320x240 3.6MB.
Two Bald Eagles, adult and juvenile-just above and in dark colours. (See Video) 320x240 1.7MB
An adult Bald Eagle cleaning his beak after feeding. (See Video) 320x240 3.7MB
Two adult Bald Eagles resting (See Video) 320x240 1.3MB
It is estimated that about 1 in 18 attempts at getting a fish are successful hence a lot of fighting between Eagles occurs when one is successfully the following videos show this quite well. (See Video) 320x240 2.1MB (See Video) 320x240 3.2MB
We took some video of the surf and cormorants resting out the heavy seas. (See Video) 320x240 4.2MB
We saw some Brown Pelicans on a small island just off the coast (See Video) 320x240 4.2MB
This Californian coast abounds with surfers doing their thing, in fact a surfers paradise. (See Video) 320x240 3.2MB
Unfortunately the increasing wind prevented us from seeing anyone launch themselves of the cliff. (See Video) 320x240 2.9MB.
The Scenery (See Video) 480x360 3.9MB
View from the top of Pine Mountain (See Video) 640x480 2.5MB
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The largest tree known to be alive on the planet was there in all it's glory, General Sherman. Believed to be over 2,000 years old, some 11 metres around its base and 84 Metres high, even without it's top which it lost many years ago. (See Video) 480x360 1.2MB (See Video) 480x360 1.2MB (See Video) 480x360 4.0MB (See Video) 480x360 5.0MB (See Video) 480x360 4.2MB
As well as the famous General Grant tree. There was a surprise in that a fallen tree with a rotted core was big enough to walk through upright. Also in the area was a log cabin that had the most amazing dovetail joints on the corners and even axe or adage marks could clearly be seen on the external timbers. (See Video) 480x360 1.8MB (See Video) 480x360 2.9MB (See Video) 480x360 3.9MB (See Video) 480x360 1.5MB (See Video) 480x360 3.2MB
At the General Grant area we found was a whole grove of giant sequoias, quite a sight as one entered the car parking area. There was a surprise in that a fallen tree with a rotted core was big enough to walk through upright. Also in the area was a log cabin that had the most amazing dovetail joints on the corners and even axe or adze marks could clearly be seen on the external timbers. (See Photographs) (See Video) 480x360 1.8MB (See Video) 480x360 2.9MB (See Video) 480x360 3.9MB (See Video) 480x360 1.5MB (See Video) 480x360 3.2MB
From 5,500ft descending into the Yosemite Valley I took these video clips. (See Video) 640x480 3.8MB (See Video) 640x480 2.7MB (See Video) 640x480 2.0MB (See Video) 640x480 3.9MB (See Video) 640x480 4.3MB
The Valley floor is a breathtaking site with granite cliffs rising vertically above one in every direction. I saw a bobcat and took some very quick shots. (See Pictures) (See Pictures) (See Video) 640x480 2.0MB (See Video) 640x480 2.7MB (See Video) 640x480 3.5MB (See Video) 640x480 4.5MB (See Video) 640x480 3.0MB (See Video) 640x480 3.9MB (See Video) 640x480 3.5MB.
The sheer scale of the lake and surrounding mountains, on one side snow covered and on the other the dry Sierras. (See Video) 640x480 (6.9MB)
An early start and I was heading East to Death Valley proper but first I had to cross the Panamint Valley and then the Range rising to 4,950ft. (See Video) 640x480 4.5MB
The following morning I headed West again on Route 374 to Death Valley. I turned South on 190 to Furnace Creek and was then at 200ft below sea level. After Furnace Creek, very touristy, I headed on to Golden Canyon. It was fantastic with the Red Cathedral as an encore. (See Video) 640x480 2.2MB (See Video) 640x480 4.0MB (See Video) 640x480 8.2MB
Further South is Badwater, as the name suggests it is a spring fed pool of sulphur, sodium and chloride, it is also the lowest point in the USA at 282ft below sea level. It is also the hottest place in the summer months. It was very hot that day at 35C and 23% humidity. (See Video) 640x480 5.1 MB
I did a trip down the strip and here is the video. (See Video) 6.4MB 240x180
I first went to Bryce Canyon in the early morning light the scene was spectacular and the views to the distance were fantastic. I then went on to Rainbow point were I was privileged to be able to view and photograph Bristle Cone Pines perched on the rim. Again the views were spectacular and the colours hard to take in as they changed as I looked at them.
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