In the Redwoods by auntietk
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Yesterday Bill and I took a hike in the redwoods just south of Klamath, California. We had a lovely walk (mostly) and met some nice people. These three women hiked near us for most of two miles, and I took advantage of their interest in a particularly noteworthy redwood cluster to show you a little bit of what it's like being in a redwood forest. This is actually several trees that have grown and merged together over the years.
The largest single tree in this area had a circumference of 68 feet, and was about a mile and a half (trail miles, not as the crow flies) from this giant. (Sorry ... I didn't take pictures of it. If you want to see the Big Tree, look up "Big Tree Wayside" and you can see what it looks like. Everyone in the world has taken a picture of the Big Tree, so you won't have any trouble finding it.)
Just after we saw the Big Tree, the path, which had been packed gravel and forest duff, had a short blacktopped section. I didn't see the edge, stepped right on it, and down I went! My camera hit the ground hard, as did I, but fortunately neither of us is too much worse for the wear. My camera body has some scars, but still works just fine. My right ankle is a bit swollen and pretty stiff, and I've got some sore muscles, but no broken skin, no broken bones, and no sprains.
We spent the day in Gold Beach, Oregon, today. I did laundry and we went out for dinner, but I didn't do any hiking. Tomorrow we're heading north to the Coos Bay area. Hopefully I'll be able to get a bit farther tomorrow and see some sights! Claude has posted some pictures from that area that make me want to explore!
Comments (14)
wysiwig
Nice catch. I have forgotten how big these trees are. You could live in this one, like a Keebler elf.
durleybeachbum
Amazing! So glad your fall hasn't left you with anything too restricting, Tara.
The word duff in our slang has several meanings: not working, poor quality, useless, not fit for purpose, as your camera could have become; a boiled pudding, flour or suet, as in plum duff; backside or bottom, buttocks; up the duff- pregnant; or to duff someone up, do them over, beat them up. This is the first time I've heard the word in this context, most interesting! It reminded me that my brother and his childhood friends used to play with the piles of long pine needles in the woods which they called squaff !
T.Rex
My immediate thought - Is there a rest room in there? Looks like they are waiting in line, behind the tree, while one user is coming out. Thanks for pointing out this is several trees grown together, which is why the appearance of a recessed door in its back side. The people really give an idea of the size, and yet it's not the biggest. The name "Big Tree" says it all, but is also so naively simple it made me laugh. I'm glad you and your camera are OK after the spill! Interesting colors between the sun lit areas and the shadow areas - blue in the shade. I assume this has to do with the film reacting differently for the different areas (or are you using digital?). Keep up the good work! :-)
My rating (no, NOT ranting!) - a 7 !
Freethinker56
Amazing world we have this is a cool photo ... Glade you didn't get to hurt and your camera survived ..Ive lost a couple of cameras in the bush which I can laugh at now ..
radioham
These are great looking trees they have stood the test of time
Faemike55
glad to know you're okay other than the sprain and that your camera still works.
beautiful picture
kgb224
Superb capture Tara. Glad to hear that you and your camera is fine after your fall. God bless.
LivingPixels
Lovely shot!!
photosynthesis
Capturing the size & awe of redwoods in a photo is a challenge. Smart choice to focus on one aspect (girth) & with humans as a reference point, the mammoth size impresses in this shot. Sorry to hear about your ankle mishap - hopefully you'll be well enough to explore Shore Acres a little bit - I look forward to seeing you post photos from there, as I'm sure your perspective will be unique as always (as Bill's is as well)...
SunriseGirl
I ditto Claude's comments.
Wolfenshire
The Redwood forest, don't drink the water.
npauling
These huge trees must be amazing to see, a very special place to visit. I'm sorry that you had a fall but glad that you didn't get major damage. We don't bounce like we did when we were young. ☺
Sambucus
What a fantastic place to go walking. Sorry to hear you had a fall, Ive been out of things just lately. Anyway, hope you`re ok and remember to take more water with it in futuree. lol
junge1
Nice capture for comparison Tara. And sorry about your mishap, but as long as everything is still working, everything is fine..