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About Those Images

I’m playing with Photoshop tonight, taking natural images and manipulating them.
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May 1, 2005 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on About Those Images

Abstract Photographs

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Abstract may not be the correct description for all images on this page. I think of them as adapted landscapes. In fact, some may look relatively realistic, especially if you are used to seeing highly altered images. In any case, the goal with these images is not to create some sense of realism, but rather to use natural images as a starting point for significant manipulations.

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Defaced Rock. Yosemite National Park. May 21, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.

Oak Tree in Fog. Calero Park. January 23, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.

Abstract: Lupine. Castle Rock State Park. April 30, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.

Abstract: Rock and Lichen. Castle Rock State Park. April 30, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.

Abstract: Rock, Lichen, Tree. Castle Rock State Park. April 30, 2005. Photo copyright Dan Mitchell.

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May 1, 2005 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on Abstract Photographs

Abstract Photographs

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Abstract may not be the correct description for all images on this page, but they have all been altered significantly from the original images.

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May 1, 2005 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on Abstract Photographs

It Must Be Backpacking Season

On yesterday’s Castle Rock hike I saw many backpackers heading out to the somewhat dismal trail camp 3 miles from the trailhead. I talked to a few of them – I think that people are starting to get in shape for their summer pack trips to the Sierra.

I’ve also started to see those folks who ruin a perfectly good day hike by carrying a backpacking load, hoping to hit the trail in good shape when the real backpacking season begins in a month or two.

Personally, I subscribe to the Two Days of Agony school of preparation for carrying backpacking loads: Do a lot of day hiking ahead of time, and then suffer a bit on the first couple of days of the first high-altitude trip of the season. Better that than suffering through a dozen day hikes carrying 30-pound loads.
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May 1, 2005 Posted by gdanmitchell | Commentary | Comments Off on It Must Be Backpacking Season