Winter Hike

Winter Hike · 10:14 PM

It is official: I finally got to take my K20 on a "Calendar" winter hike, in the Presidential range of NH's White Mts yesterday. This is a large reason why I forked over the big bucks for the K20 back in April of 2008. The camera worked beautifully--no problems. The temperature range was a severe test for the camera--at trailhead the temperatures were in single digits and above treeline the temperatures were well below zero degrees fahrenheight--wind about 30mph.

All shots are with the Tamron 17-50mm. Unfortunately, much too cloudy for the awesome summit views.

1st Shot:Approaching summit of Jackson--Rime Ice on dwarfed vegetation

2nd Shot: Gray Jay on the trail

3rd Shot: Fellow Hikers with Rime Ice on everything

4th Shot: River in process of freezing

5th Shot: Trailside scenery

roentarre · 01-05-2009, 10:18 PM

Very nice series of winer images.

dazman · 01-06-2009, 01:34 AM

That sure looks cold...rather you than me! I like the 4th image

axl · 01-06-2009, 01:36 AM

nice series, nice hike...

scott-devon · 01-06-2009, 09:00 AM

Beautiful shots, looks like a great time.

gawan · 01-06-2009, 02:43 PM

Beautiful shots! Specially the last two!

kurt · 01-06-2009, 02:57 PM

Nice hike ... wish I were there too. Great series, I like them all!

emalvick · 01-06-2009, 04:31 PM

Fantastic photos... I really like the 3rd and 4th shots. I especially like the motion blur of the water under the ice in that shot. It is really fantastic and shows a great attention to detail. I love it.

**SCGushue** · 01-06-2009, 07:42 PM

Wonderful series. Great when guys get together and do their thing with nature. Nice shots, wish I was there!

Stephen

Jewelltrail · 01-06-2009, 10:26 PM

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SCGushue Wonderful series. Great when guys get together and do their thing with nature. Nice shots, wish I was there!

Stephen

Thanks Steven--I agree, it sure is wonderful to share adventures like these!

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emalvick Fantastic photos... I really like the 3rd and 4th shots. I especially like the motion blur of the water under the ice in that shot. It is really fantastic and shows a great attention to detail. I love it.

The 3rd & 4th are my favorites here too--thanks so much for compliments and boost.

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kurt Nice hike ... wish I were there too. Great series, I like them all!

Thanks Kurt--Hiking may be my favorite thing in the world--my photographic interests grow out of my hiking.

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gawan Beautiful shots! Specially the last two!

Thanks Gawan---I've seen some of your work so this means a real lot!

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scott-devon Beautiful shots, looks like a great time.

Thanks Scott--It was one of my better hikes of this year--Invigorating!

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axl nice series, nice hike...

Thank you, so much!

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dazman That sure looks cold...rather you than me! I like the 4th image

I pretty much shot from sun up to sun down, but this shot came towards the day's close and several of my toes were entering the early stage of frostbite.

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roentarre Very nice series of winer images.

James: Thanks so much--I truly appreciate it.

Everyone--THANK YOU

timbo13 · 01-07-2009, 04:28 AM

a little late to the party here

this is a nice series and quite
an achievement under the conditions

I have done that hike in the summertime, I am impressed that you did it
in winter!

Jewelltrail · 01-07-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

a little late to the party here this is a nice series and quite
an achievement under the conditions

I have done that hike in the summertime, I am impressed that you did it
in winter!

Late--no way, and I'm glad you are here--welcome my hiking brother. Any hiker is family to me!

I am actually warming up for Mt Washngton, which is just a few miles (as the crow flies) north of Jackson. I hope to do it by the end of this month. The word hope may need to be underscored here. LOL

I'm not sure what was tougher Sunday, the 8.5 miles of hiking in various areas of the Whites, or the 496 miles I drove the same day.

**Marc Langille** · 01-07-2009, 09:20 PM

I'm leaning slightly... towards #3. That's a super shot.

Glad I stopped by!

Cheers,
Marc

Jewelltrail · 01-08-2009, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Marc Langille I'm leaning slightly... towards #3. That's a super shot.

Glad I stopped by!

Thanks Mark! I am glad you stopped by too.

Cheers!

RoxnDox · 01-08-2009, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

Late--no way, and I'm glad you are here--welcome my hiking brother. Any hiker is family to me!

I am actually warming up for Mt Washngton, which is just a few miles (as the crow flies) north of Jackson. I hope to do it by the end of this month. The word hope may need to be underscored here. LOL

I'm not sure what was tougher Sunday, the 8.5 miles of hiking in various areas of the Whites, or the 496 miles I drove the same day.

Well, if you do get to hike up Mt Washington, you ought to get a really good test of the K20's weather sealing! Looking forward to pics if you make it.

Jim (in Nebraska, only been to New England a couple of trips and never to the Mtns)

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emalvick Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Davis, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,642	Fantastic photos... I really like the 3rd and 4th shots. I especially like the motion blur of the water under the ice in that shot. It is really fantastic and shows a great attention to detail. I love it.

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SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449	Wonderful series. Great when guys get together and do their thing with nature. Nice shots, wish I was there! Stephen

01-06-2009, 10:26 PM	#10
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: SCGushue Wonderful series. Great when guys get together and do their thing with nature. Nice shots, wish I was there! Stephen Thanks Steven--I agree, it sure is wonderful to share adventures like these! Quote: emalvick Fantastic photos... I really like the 3rd and 4th shots. I especially like the motion blur of the water under the ice in that shot. It is really fantastic and shows a great attention to detail. I love it. The 3rd & 4th are my favorites here too--thanks so much for compliments and boost. Quote: kurt Nice hike ... wish I were there too. Great series, I like them all! Thanks Kurt--Hiking may be my favorite thing in the world--my photographic interests grow out of my hiking. Quote: gawan Beautiful shots! Specially the last two! Thanks Gawan---I've seen some of your work so this means a real lot! Quote: scott-devon Beautiful shots, looks like a great time. Thanks Scott--It was one of my better hikes of this year--Invigorating! Quote: axl nice series, nice hike... Thank you, so much! Quote: dazman That sure looks cold...rather you than me! I like the 4th image I pretty much shot from sun up to sun down, but this shot came towards the day's close and several of my toes were entering the early stage of frostbite. Quote: roentarre Very nice series of winer images. James: Thanks so much--I truly appreciate it. Everyone--THANK YOU

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timbo13 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northboro MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,007	a little late to the party here this is a nice series and quite an achievement under the conditions I have done that hike in the summertime, I am impressed that you did it in winter!

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Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: a little late to the party here this is a nice series and quite an achievement under the conditions I have done that hike in the summertime, I am impressed that you did it in winter! Late--no way, and I'm glad you are here--welcome my hiking brother. Any hiker is family to me! I am actually warming up for Mt Washngton, which is just a few miles (as the crow flies) north of Jackson. I hope to do it by the end of this month. The word hope may need to be underscored here. LOL I'm not sure what was tougher Sunday, the 8.5 miles of hiking in various areas of the Whites, or the 496 miles I drove the same day.

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Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	I'm leaning slightly... towards #3. That's a super shot. Glad I stopped by! Cheers, Marc

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Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180 Original Poster	Quote: Marc Langille I'm leaning slightly... towards #3. That's a super shot. Glad I stopped by! Thanks Mark! I am glad you stopped by too. Cheers!

01-08-2009, 12:35 PM	#15
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Jewelltrail Late--no way, and I'm glad you are here--welcome my hiking brother. Any hiker is family to me! I am actually warming up for Mt Washngton, which is just a few miles (as the crow flies) north of Jackson. I hope to do it by the end of this month. The word hope may need to be underscored here. LOL I'm not sure what was tougher Sunday, the 8.5 miles of hiking in various areas of the Whites, or the 496 miles I drove the same day. Well, if you do get to hike up Mt Washington, you ought to get a really good test of the K20's weather sealing! Looking forward to pics if you make it. Jim (in Nebraska, only been to New England a couple of trips and never to the Mtns)