Wednesday, June 29, 2011

WILD WEST A LA "TRUE GRIT"

Surprise!  A spur-of-the-moment post here before I hit the concrete jungles of NYC on Thursday.  I finally got to see the Coen Brother's "True Grit" last night.  Have you seen it?  Excellent storytelling, characteristic of the Coens, with charming visuals of the western wilderness.

It reminded me of my wanderings in the Sequoia National Forest 2 weekends ago.  These first ones were taken on the car trip home.  They resembled "True Grit's" barren but picturesque landscapes.


Taken at 70 mph from the car

Taken at 70 mph from the car

The trek to Tokopah Falls in the Sequoia National Forests had a different flavor.  The black bears (yes, we saw bear cubs and more!) and we enjoyed verdant shade and cool creeks from the melting snow.

Nature's Sculptures
Sequoia National Forest

Manmade sculpture by inspired hiker?
Sequoia National Forest
Mossy creeks from melting snow on the path to Tokopah Falls
Sequoia National Forest


Bare limbs offset by lush forestry
Sequoia National Forest

Nature's Picture Frame
from inside a fallen, giant sequoia
Lodgepole, Sequoia National Forest

That was a photo-heavy.  I just had to share my awe.  Soon, the NYC streets will inspire a different kind of awe!  I am so looking forward to seeing family, friends, and doing my favorite things in my old habitat.

Let me know how your summers are going.  I really love getting to know you all!


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36 comments:

  1. Vanessa, Take only MemoriesJune 29, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Beautiful pics!

    Am looking forward to your bowler hat post!

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  2. ClaireJune 29, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    love it! so beautiful

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    Have a great day!
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  3. Angel GarciaJune 29, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    This looks lovely! NYC is not too bad right now.. Warm and humid but not horrible yet.. Hahaha next month it will...

    All the best, Angel

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  4. FashionistableJune 29, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    They are indeed awe inspiring. Beautiful shots. Thank you for my lovely welcome home. Maude is not a model. She could be, I agree she is very special. Xxxx

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  5. Project CurveJune 29, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    great photos..love the shape of the tree in the 3rd photo...have to see true grit!!saw winter's bone the other day..it was a good film

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  6. the nyanzi reportJune 29, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    beautiful shots.

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  7. MxxJune 29, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Lovely pictures! So fresh!

    Have fun in NYC!

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  8. Clément DezelusJune 29, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Amazing photos !!!! The last pic is so beautiful !

    http://clement-dezelus.blogspot.com

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  9. Lee OliveiraJune 29, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Beautiful photos. I love those ones taken from the car.

    Lee
    x

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  10. RosalindJune 30, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    'Awe' is definitely the right word for the feeling inspired by these photos. In fact, the 3rd one transported me back to being aged three and a half on a family trip to CAlifornia when we invited to camp in the middle of a forest. I had the sudden recollection (looking at your photo) of standing looking up into the trees and then being told that I must always be sure to stay with the grown ups and not wander off anywhere by myself as there were predatory animals in the woods! (I wonder what they would have been?)

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  11. GraceJune 30, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    This looks amazing <3
    Makes me think of my holidays in Austria with my family :')

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  12. BeLighterJune 30, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    Amazing photos! Can't really choose one favourite...

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  13. AleksandraNajda.comJune 30, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    wow, it looks wonderful...

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  14. Michelle LeeJune 30, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    wow beautiful photography

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  15. SanJune 30, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Wonderful pictures, I really like the first and the last picture.

    Haven't seen "True Grit" and I don't know if I will. Guess time will tell.

    Have a safe trip.

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  16. ChiccaJune 30, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    OMG,amazing shots!!!Love them all,thanks for sharing!
    http://chiccastyle.blogspot.com/

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  17. It-BlogirlsJune 30, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    WOW stunning pictures

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  18. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    thanks for visiting my blog :)

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  19. Selvaggia CapizziJune 30, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Idid't see the movie but these are amazing pictures! I've been there 3 years ago and I loved the park!!
    xx
    http://dontcallmefashionblogger.blogspot.com

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  20. The Foolish AestheteJune 30, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Thank you, everyone.
    @Roz - Your youth absolutely delights me. I can't believe you have memories as a 3-yr old. And we in the blog world are thankful that no predators found you a tasty morsel.
    @Songbird - I haven't seen Winter's Bone yet, but it sounds like the kind of spunky young heroine I like! It's a lot more intense than True Grit, which has the Coen sense of humor and wonder in it.

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  21. Mom Fashion WorldJune 30, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    These pictures are beautiful!
    I love nature so much.


    I'm following you back. See you aroung.

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  22. Matthew SpadeJune 30, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    really like that you can across that tree and then the manmade rock pile. thanks for stopping by

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  23. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Gorgeous. You take great pictures.


    xx
    Heel in Mint
    www.heelinmint.blogspot.com

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  24. MarielleheartJuly 1, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    Following back!

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  25. Sick by TrendJuly 1, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    love these pictures and post!! Both blogs you have are cool! I'm following! Look my blog and follow me if you like! :D

    xx

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  26. UnknownJuly 2, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    oh gosh these images are hauntingly beautiful...I definitely want to be there xxx

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  27. LidiyaJuly 3, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Amazing photos, gorgeous scenery!! <3
    http://cupcakesandtreacle.blogspot.com/

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  28. AnonymousJuly 3, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    How I love nature!!

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  29. Haute WorldJuly 3, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Beautiful photography! I've not seen True Grit yet - been meaning to for ages and never got around to it. Must finally check it out. Hope you're having a fab time in NYC. I'm heading there this Fall and can't wait!

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  30. JessJuly 4, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Aaaahhh! Stunning photos! I wish it was Summer here already :| xx

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  31. SabinePsynopsisJuly 4, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Such beautiful nature! I agree, the Coen Brother's films nature shots are incredible.
    Hope you have a great time in NY!

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  32. Rand TJuly 4, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    havent seen it but might do!lovely photos xx

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  33. soapymermaidJuly 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    always amazed by your wonderful photos. these landscapes are stunning... can't wait to see your photos from NYC! :)

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  34. ellinorJuly 4, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I feel so much more alive just by looking at the photos. Thanks for sharing them and feel free to drop by me too, soon.

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  35. STYLE MARMALADEJuly 5, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Amazing photos! x

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  36. TaJuly 12, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog! I love all the photos on thefoolishaesthete. Really lovely!

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