Mt.Whitney from the Alabama Hills by Primal
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Well our Vacation was short but it was excellent..First day drove south and crossed the southern tip of the sierras thru the green horn mountains..we had never taken this route and found it to be one of the most beautiful drives ever..just as green and full of wildflowers and pristine views as you could ask for..came out at lake Isabella and then headed up 395 to the Alabama Hills just below Mt.Whitney..luckily the dirt roads in this Valley had just been graded so we took my little Honda Del Sol on an adventure both of us will never forget..we drove about forty miles in the dirt and ended up way up the ridges to some wonderful vantage points...the Alabama Hills have had many movies filmed there.from treasures of the sierra madre with humphrey bogart to the star trek episode with the giant lizard man and capt Kirk Making a bazooka out of bamboo,diamonds and some homemade gunpowder.between me and my wife we took close to 500 pictures..this was the fav from my pictures.we spent the night in Bishop and had planned to drive over highway 88 to get home but it snowed that night and closed the pass to my little car with no chains..so we roughly went home the way we came except we went up the coast thru big sur and Monterey.my little Honda with its Vtec engine got better than 40 miles to the gallon.maybe we will get to the desert next time..hope you enjoy..
Comments (30)
Prinzessin
Wonderful capture!! Like a poster, yes - no wonder that there were many movies filmed. Really beautiful scenery!!!
bentchick
Glad you like my home! I was in Bishop yesterday. I live just north of there and that's where todays post was taken. If you ever get a chance to visit the Lone Pine Film Festival (fall) it's a real kick! Love the picture and come back and visit again soon!
pjaj
Excellent photograph Bill!! Beautiful capture!! Sounds like you had a wonderful vacation:o)
brycek
Wow..beautiful photo Bill, it is breathtaking!!
brat526
Beautiful!!!! I am so glad that you two had a good time. Adventures like yours are grand. I think it's the best way in the world to travel,just kick back and drive,no set schedule,etc. Did I ever tell you I live in beautiful British Columbia, I think our mountians just may hold a candle to this shot,close but compariable. Excellent++++
Shakti27
This is a gorgeous image to be sure S love the coldness of the mountaintops in contrast to the greenness in the foreground S Thank you for sharing this with us S
Zabeth
This is an amazing picture... There's a lot of mood an athmosphere in here! great shot, I love the graininess here too and the way the hills are softened and dissappear into the clouds... Have a great day!
Wylder
Amazing photo, Bill! Really gorgeous scene! hugs Ish
1010
Beautiful, looks like a fine painting, a huge ~V~
GOLDILOCKSUK
What superb scenery I love those mountains Bill. You are so lucky to have taken such a trip. It's beautiful :) Cathy xooxox
Mondwin
Super and very peaceful view!!!FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!bravo!V:DDD
eres
WOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!I feel free..............!!!!! Fantastic shot Bill!!!!!
Sekadhar
Very beautiful landscape! I am sure you had wonderful vacation! Excellent shot!*****!
svdl
Now that is a wonderful place to be! Fantastic landscape. Lucky you, that must have been a wonderful vacation. Awesome photo!
Zacko
Stunning scenery!!! Soooo gorgeous!!! Have a wonderful weekend #:O)
Halcion
Very nice shot Bill! Really is some beautiful country. I remember that Star Trek episode well :-) Excellent pic!!!
Saurav
Great sceneary, almost looks like a painting.
Enmos
Amazing looks like a scene straight from a fairytale !!! Awesome work !! :o)
Shardz
Wow! What a breathtaking roadtrip, Bill! I wish I could just take off and forget abot everything for a few days and enjoy the majestic nature all around us. Perhaps I'll drive 15 minutes and go to the beach for awhile this weekend to reflect, after all, that's why I'm paying the big bucks! lol! Can't wait to see more gorgeous natural images from your trip! Thanks for sharing, Bill! Superb photo!
dburdick
Great capture Bill. I've driven through there many times on my way to Palm Springs or Vegas. Hope you have a safe journey home.
Artzy
A W E S O M E !
MeredithWilson
Dear Bill, I'm jealous of course!! Only thing I saw was this computer monitor!! That is incredibly beautiful country. It's always amazed my of the proximity of Mt. Whitney and Death Valley - highest and lowest. And people wonder why California tires to shake itself apart at times! I love Big Sur and Monterey, too. I, of course, would have had to check out the shops in Carmel! I hope we get the chance to see some more of your road trip. You live in one of the most beautiful spots on Earth. Love, Meredith
mari_e17
Marvelous capture!!!! Awesome photo!!!! Bravo!!!
SophiaDeer
Outstanding!!! Wonderful capture. A scenic paradise!
cynlee
sounds like a great trip!! quite a view... sure beats the ole horse n buggy :]
Avalonne
Fantastic picture!!! Sounds like you and your wife had a truly wonderful adventure...how I envy you!
faeleen
Wow, gorgeous view!! Sounds like you had a LOT of fun!!
romanceworks
Sounds like you had a grand time and what a stunning picture. This is just beautiful. :o) CC
chrislenn
wow what a view ;o) sounds like an awesome trip; Chris :o)
cappy3
What a Beautiful place!! Amazing view!!