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It's a No Photo Weekend

I went out twice this weekend with the intention of taking pictures, but I came back pretty much empty-handed both times.

On Saturday I took a little loop hike at Almaden Quicksilver – out on Randol, up Prospect #3, and back to the Hacienda entrance via Mine Hill, Castillero, English Camp, and Deep Gulch. Although I took a few pictures of some oak trees on Prospect #3, the light was pretty dreary the whole time.

Today I hiked to the top of Mission Peak (see below) but barely took any pictures, partly due to the very high winds but also the stark, unforgiving light. As I was traversing the ridge I reminded myself that I don’t have to photograph everything, and that sometimes it is great to just hike.
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February 5, 2006 - Posted by gdanmitchell | Photography