http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/ Thu, 16 May 2013 06:30:08 -0700 Thu, 16 May 2013 06:30:08 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8532/buddyicons/32327761@N06.jpg?1361416546#32327761@N06 http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8743438007/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8743438007/" title="Sunrise from Peak 5700"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7290/8743438007_e9a0e10d56_m.jpg" width="240" height="148" alt="Sunrise from Peak 5700" /></a></p> <p>I needed to look at a soothing scene. Yesterday I bought a Lee Big Stopper. Tested it out <br /> at Barnet Marine Park and became certain my camera has a defect. Almost all of the shots had a horizontal bar/band of light across the entire image about 1/4 of the way up from the bottom. Most alarming! It was always in the exact same place. I had only taken the one lens so I haven't determined if it is the camera or lens. This morning I've decided to hope it was because I didn't cover the eyepiece. Crossings fingers.<br /> Also, the blue cast was stronger than I expected. But I think with some WB mucking around that can be solved. I will try later again later today.<br /> I must figure it out soon as I'm planning to visit the Columbia River Gorge this weekend. Never been before. I understand they have a couple of waterfalls! :)<br /> This shot was taken just before dawn from Peak 5700, in the Pinecone Lake area.</p> Thu, 16 May 2013 06:30:08 -0700 2013-05-05T05:28:52-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8743438007 Sunrise from Peak 5700 <p>I needed to look at a soothing scene. Yesterday I bought a Lee Big Stopper. Tested it out <br /> at Barnet Marine Park and became certain my camera has a defect. Almost all of the shots had a horizontal bar/band of light across the entire image about 1/4 of the way up from the bottom. Most alarming! It was always in the exact same place. I had only taken the one lens so I haven't determined if it is the camera or lens. This morning I've decided to hope it was because I didn't cover the eyepiece. Crossings fingers.<br /> Also, the blue cast was stronger than I expected. But I think with some WB mucking around that can be solved. I will try later again later today.<br /> I must figure it out soon as I'm planning to visit the Columbia River Gorge this weekend. Never been before. I understand they have a couple of waterfalls! :)<br /> This shot was taken just before dawn from Peak 5700, in the Pinecone Lake area.</p> Christopher J. Morley morning camping snow mountains vancouver sunrise snowshoe dawn nikon warm bc hiking peak wideangle 5700 overnight wanderung closeto milesaway d600 butfeels http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8738492846/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8738492846/" title="The Goofy Kid did it!!!"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/8738492846_35b6d8599b_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="The Goofy Kid did it!!!" /></a></p> <p>No McDonald's food - for 500 days!<br /> This was all his own initiative. After camping in the mountains for the 2012 New Year I offered to take him to McDonald's for breakfast on the way home. He said, &quot;Dad, how about we don't go there for a month&quot;. Not that either of us went there a lot but this was a great goal in my opinion. After one month, he chose to keep going and see if he could do a year. He did. And now today is his 500th consecutive day without eating anything from McDonald's.<br /> Well done Sam, dad is very proud of you.</p> Tue, 14 May 2013 06:08:16 -0700 2013-05-02T19:26:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8738492846 The Goofy Kid did it!!! <p>No McDonald's food - for 500 days!<br /> This was all his own initiative. After camping in the mountains for the 2012 New Year I offered to take him to McDonald's for breakfast on the way home. He said, &quot;Dad, how about we don't go there for a month&quot;. Not that either of us went there a lot but this was a great goal in my opinion. After one month, he chose to keep going and see if he could do a year. He did. And now today is his 500th consecutive day without eating anything from McDonald's.<br /> Well done Sam, dad is very proud of you.</p> Christopher J. Morley boy sam no son mcdonalds 500days noyellowarches forthiscoolcat http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8728031938/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8728031938/" title="Frozen Hiker"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7305/8728031938_5b3bf90aa9_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Frozen Hiker" /></a></p> <p>Actually it was quite warm. But so very easy to become a statue and let your senses soak it all in.</p> Fri, 10 May 2013 21:38:47 -0700 2013-05-04T19:44:10-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8728031938 Frozen Hiker <p>Actually it was quite warm. But so very easy to become a statue and let your senses soak it all in.</p> Christopher J. Morley park blue sky white mountain lake snow mountains snowshoe nikon bc peak hike hiker pinecone 5700 pilot provincial overnight cornice wanderung becareful d600 tuloan http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8723703168/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8723703168/" title="Corn Ice Sunset"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7420/8723703168_b34d74230b_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Corn Ice Sunset" /></a></p> <p>All of us were impressed by the overhanging cornice on Peak 5700. It is wise to them a wide berth as you can't be sure where the rock ends and when the snow will collapse.<br /> <i>I'm not sure about the names of the mountains behind. This shot is looking South-East. Sky Pilot is just out of the shot to the right. Any help with ID?</i></p> Thu, 09 May 2013 08:18:28 -0700 2013-05-04T21:00:16-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8723703168 Corn Ice Sunset <p>All of us were impressed by the overhanging cornice on Peak 5700. It is wise to them a wide berth as you can't be sure where the rock ends and when the snow will collapse.<br /> <i>I'm not sure about the names of the mountains behind. This shot is looking South-East. Sky Pilot is just out of the shot to the right. Any help with ID?</i></p> Christopher J. Morley camping sunset mountain lake snow canada mountains snowshoe spring nikon bc peak hike backcountry pinecone 5700 overnight cornice wanderung overhanging d600 2013 swbc http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8718801791/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8718801791/" title="Garibaldi Explosion"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7282/8718801791_bc01929cdf_m.jpg" width="240" height="104" alt="Garibaldi Explosion" /></a></p> <p>Gary and Tu Loan stood there and soaked it in. There was no wind. No other people. Very little talking. And warm.. It was awesome to see them just relax and treasure the moment - looking over from one mountain to another. The colours became bolder after sunset and seemed to last forever. These lovely clouds are lingering above Garibaldi Mountain.</p> Tue, 07 May 2013 22:34:57 -0700 2013-05-04T20:49:30-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8718801791 Garibaldi Explosion <p>Gary and Tu Loan stood there and soaked it in. There was no wind. No other people. Very little talking. And warm.. It was awesome to see them just relax and treasure the moment - looking over from one mountain to another. The colours became bolder after sunset and seemed to last forever. These lovely clouds are lingering above Garibaldi Mountain.</p> Christopher J. Morley park camping sunset cloud mountain lake canada hot color colour beautiful night snowshoe spring warm bc columbia hike british pinecone garibaldi provincial overnight wanderung http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8712175371/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8712175371/" title="Meslilloet and the Tent"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8404/8712175371_bc05c1a4a9_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Meslilloet and the Tent" /></a></p> <p>Spent a wonderful night out on a ridge in the Pinecone Lake area. There was more snow on the logging road than I had anticipated, which added an extra hour of hiking each way. We didn't make the intended destination but none of us were disappointed with where we ended up.<br /> This is Tu Loan's tent and she's working the headlamp illumination from the inside. The glow behind Meslilloet is the night lights of Greater Vancouver.<br /> I didn't bring a tent or a bivi sack. Just a sleeping pad and bag. It was sufficient. And the stars danced on my ceiling.<br /> This shot is taken from my campspot. Gorgeous weather and beautiful location!</p> Sun, 05 May 2013 21:46:00 -0700 2013-05-04T23:09:01-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8712175371 Meslilloet and the Tent <p>Spent a wonderful night out on a ridge in the Pinecone Lake area. There was more snow on the logging road than I had anticipated, which added an extra hour of hiking each way. We didn't make the intended destination but none of us were disappointed with where we ended up.<br /> This is Tu Loan's tent and she's working the headlamp illumination from the inside. The glow behind Meslilloet is the night lights of Greater Vancouver.<br /> I didn't bring a tent or a bivi sack. Just a sleeping pad and bag. It was sufficient. And the stars danced on my ceiling.<br /> This shot is taken from my campspot. Gorgeous weather and beautiful location!</p> Christopher J. Morley camping light mountain lake snow canada beautiful night vancouver painting stars snowshoe lights spring nikon glow bc columbia tent hike illuminated ridge explore area british headlamp pinecone wanderung d600 2013 meslilloet http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8688442387/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8688442387/" title="Creek light-painting #2"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7056/8688442387_30fe391af7_m.jpg" width="240" height="240" alt="Creek light-painting #2" /></a></p> <p>Experimenting with glow sticks in water.<br /> This time we played in a creek along Indian River Road in North Vancouver.<br /> The illuminated rocks underneath the water are a result of the glow sticks flowing by and being slightly submerged.</p> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 08:25:46 -0700 2013-04-26T21:25:50-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8688442387 Creek light-painting #2 <p>Experimenting with glow sticks in water.<br /> This time we played in a creek along Indian River Road in North Vancouver.<br /> The illuminated rocks underneath the water are a result of the glow sticks flowing by and being slightly submerged.</p> Christopher J. Morley light color colour water night vancouver creek painting flow sticks nikon long exposure glow north illuminated explore multi d600 illuminating http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8679996553/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8679996553/" title="Sky Pilot"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8542/8679996553_24c6011dc4_m.jpg" width="240" height="132" alt="Sky Pilot" /></a></p> <p>Vancouver has so many local peaks. We left the city after noon. Drove an hour. Hiked 3 more. And had this view before dinner. This is Sky Pilot, looking south from Mount Mulligan.<br /> A bit surprising that there were only 4 people here on Sunday. Though I guess most people don't get beyond the 3 North Shore ski hills.</p> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:17:20 -0700 2013-04-21T18:06:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8679996553 Sky Pilot <p>Vancouver has so many local peaks. We left the city after noon. Drove an hour. Hiked 3 more. And had this view before dinner. This is Sky Pilot, looking south from Mount Mulligan.<br /> A bit surprising that there were only 4 people here on Sunday. Though I guess most people don't get beyond the 3 North Shore ski hills.</p> Christopher J. Morley blue sky mountain snow canada snowshoe spring nikon bc peak hike mount explore summit pilot mulligan wanderung d600 2013 thanksdanielle mysnowshoesnappednearthetop isinktooeasilyprobablytooheavy hikingpartnerwasverykindtoletmeusehers http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8636820980/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8636820980/" title="Little vibrations of beauty"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8636820980_12bb6bb7fb_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Little vibrations of beauty" /></a></p> <p>The title came from this quote, <i><b>&quot;In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty.”</b></i> written by an American poet with a terrific name - Christopher Morley (May 5, 1890 – March 28, 1957)</p> Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:19:23 -0700 2013-04-08T18:42:00-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8636820980 Little vibrations of beauty <p>The title came from this quote, <i><b>&quot;In every man's heart there is a secret nerve that answers to the vibrations of beauty.”</b></i> written by an American poet with a terrific name - Christopher Morley (May 5, 1890 – March 28, 1957)</p> Christopher J. Morley park blue flower macro me vancouver relax spring nikon peace elizabeth little small calm queen enjoy micro forget nots d600 takeyourtimewithflowerphotos http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8630603777/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8630603777/" title="Washington State justice for $4.15?"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8379/8630603777_0f67a639af_m.jpg" width="240" height="173" alt="Washington State justice for $4.15?" /></a></p> <p>A tale of minor injustice from below the border.<br /> My GF was recently pulled over for speeding in Point Roberts. After a few minutes the officer informed her that she was driving with a suspended license. She was shocked and scared, especially when he planned to impound her car. She told him she had already paid the only previous ticket she had received. Further she had not received any notice of suspension. He and his computer said otherwise. Tears of frustration came and eventually he let her call a family member and have them come to pick up the car, as she was only 5 minutes across the border. In Washington State this is a serious 'crime' and a court date was set.<br /> On Friday her mom drove them across the border and down to court. She waited with the other 'criminals' until it was her turn. The judge read the charges, asked her how she would plead and gave her a minute to speak. I was not there but it went like this;<br /> <i>L - I paid my previous ticket fine.<br /> J - I cannot advise you what to plead but if you wish to fight this charge then plead not guilty. A further court date will be set. You don't have to have a lawyer but you must be proficient in procedure.</i><br /> Having seen some cases in front of her, my GF knew that the next court date wouldn't be until July. She often drives her daughter to softball tournaments in Washington State and couldn't be without a license that long. However, she knew that she had indeed sent them a cheque for the fine.<br /> There existed a 3rd option (I don't know the name of it) that would allow her to pay a further fine/fee, get her license back and the process would be somewhat over. Her needs outweighed her desire to fight and she took this option. With all the extra fees and charges the total was just over $500.<br /> She went to pay. This is how the conversation went with the clerk;<br /> <i>L - This is not right, I paid my ticket.<br /> C - Yes, I know.<br /> L - Pardon me?<br /> C - Yes, our computer shows you paid for the ticket. But it wasn't paid on time.<br /> L - I sent it in the week after I got the ticket.<br /> C - Well our records show it wasn't cashed until 5 months afterwards.<br /> L - Ok. So how come my license was suspended if I paid it??<br /> C - You didn't pay the late fee.<br /> L - What?! How much is that?<br /> C - Four dollars and fifteen cents </i><br /> <br /> Yes, you read that right. Her license was suspended for a $4.15 late fee (especially when she sent it in on time). Simply outrageous! Imagine how frustrating that moment must of been for her. I get angry just typing it out.</p> Mon, 08 Apr 2013 06:22:29 -0700 2013-03-24T20:25:10-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8630603777 Washington State justice for $4.15? <p>A tale of minor injustice from below the border.<br /> My GF was recently pulled over for speeding in Point Roberts. After a few minutes the officer informed her that she was driving with a suspended license. She was shocked and scared, especially when he planned to impound her car. She told him she had already paid the only previous ticket she had received. Further she had not received any notice of suspension. He and his computer said otherwise. Tears of frustration came and eventually he let her call a family member and have them come to pick up the car, as she was only 5 minutes across the border. In Washington State this is a serious 'crime' and a court date was set.<br /> On Friday her mom drove them across the border and down to court. She waited with the other 'criminals' until it was her turn. The judge read the charges, asked her how she would plead and gave her a minute to speak. I was not there but it went like this;<br /> <i>L - I paid my previous ticket fine.<br /> J - I cannot advise you what to plead but if you wish to fight this charge then plead not guilty. A further court date will be set. You don't have to have a lawyer but you must be proficient in procedure.</i><br /> Having seen some cases in front of her, my GF knew that the next court date wouldn't be until July. She often drives her daughter to softball tournaments in Washington State and couldn't be without a license that long. However, she knew that she had indeed sent them a cheque for the fine.<br /> There existed a 3rd option (I don't know the name of it) that would allow her to pay a further fine/fee, get her license back and the process would be somewhat over. Her needs outweighed her desire to fight and she took this option. With all the extra fees and charges the total was just over $500.<br /> She went to pay. This is how the conversation went with the clerk;<br /> <i>L - This is not right, I paid my ticket.<br /> C - Yes, I know.<br /> L - Pardon me?<br /> C - Yes, our computer shows you paid for the ticket. But it wasn't paid on time.<br /> L - I sent it in the week after I got the ticket.<br /> C - Well our records show it wasn't cashed until 5 months afterwards.<br /> L - Ok. So how come my license was suspended if I paid it??<br /> C - You didn't pay the late fee.<br /> L - What?! How much is that?<br /> C - Four dollars and fifteen cents </i><br /> <br /> Yes, you read that right. Her license was suspended for a $4.15 late fee (especially when she sent it in on time). Simply outrageous! Imagine how frustrating that moment must of been for her. I get angry just typing it out.</p> Christopher J. Morley color colour reflection night vancouver creek nikon bc place stadium many multi false bcplace grrrrrrr d600 justicedenied commonsenselost http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8621407458/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8621407458/" title="Unnecessary Lion"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8240/8621407458_a51d561c9c_m.jpg" width="240" height="103" alt="Unnecessary Lion" /></a></p> <p>This past weekend was gorgeous around here. I didn't make it up any mountain for views like this. I'll pretend I did with an archive dive from late last year!<br /> The peak on the right is called Unnecessary Mountain, the left peak is the West Lion.</p> Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:06:02 -0700 2012-12-30T16:52:14-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8621407458 Unnecessary Lion <p>This past weekend was gorgeous around here. I didn't make it up any mountain for views like this. I'll pretend I did with an archive dive from late last year!<br /> The peak on the right is called Unnecessary Mountain, the left peak is the West Lion.</p> Christopher J. Morley http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8616767236/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8616767236/" title="Winding towards a goal..."><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8523/8616767236_f569e38571_m.jpg" width="240" height="165" alt="Winding towards a goal..." /></a></p> <p>There exists in my head an image of a local mountain I haven't been to yet. Not being a good painter I'm forced to go there and make a photo. Of course, that's not really a punishment. I look forward to the experience.<br /> Since the image also includes swirls I need to learn how to make star trails. The idea of a single shot interests me but very long exposures on digital cameras have technical problems - hotspots and battery drain are common issues. I still had to try, however I did compromise. This photo is four exposures of 22 minutes each, stacked using StarstaX.<br /> Laying down on a picnic table, in a sleeping bag and reading a book. Getting up now and then to press a camera button. The result isn't perfect but I had fun! I'll keep trying out different settings and hopefully by the summer I'll be ready and able to create that image.</p> Wed, 03 Apr 2013 07:21:52 -0700 2013-04-03T06:38:35-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8616767236 Winding towards a goal... <p>There exists in my head an image of a local mountain I haven't been to yet. Not being a good painter I'm forced to go there and make a photo. Of course, that's not really a punishment. I look forward to the experience.<br /> Since the image also includes swirls I need to learn how to make star trails. The idea of a single shot interests me but very long exposures on digital cameras have technical problems - hotspots and battery drain are common issues. I still had to try, however I did compromise. This photo is four exposures of 22 minutes each, stacked using StarstaX.<br /> Laying down on a picnic table, in a sleeping bag and reading a book. Getting up now and then to press a camera button. The result isn't perfect but I had fun! I'll keep trying out different settings and hopefully by the summer I'll be ready and able to create that image.</p> Christopher J. Morley star 22 long cove 4 trails each stacked minutes exposures porteau http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8612547389/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8612547389/" title="porteau bleu"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8394/8612547389_d336d01309_m.jpg" width="240" height="156" alt="porteau bleu" /></a></p> <p>Another weekend. Another failed mountain overnighter. As a consolation I slept on a picnic table at Porteau Cove.</p> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 06:20:11 -0700 2013-03-31T20:53:37-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8612547389 porteau bleu <p>Another weekend. Another failed mountain overnighter. As a consolation I slept on a picnic table at Porteau Cove.</p> Christopher J. Morley blue sky water night stars evening pier twilight dock nikon quiet sleep cove peaceful rest porteau d600 goodbook warmsleepingbag http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8572551909/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8572551909/" title="Badminton Boy"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8371/8572551909_2e1838cc20_m.jpg" width="240" height="167" alt="Badminton Boy" /></a></p> <p>Yes. He smiles easily.<br /> Yes. It was finally sunny in Vancouver.<br /> Yes. Badminton is fun.<br /> Yes. His hair could use a trim.</p> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:27:43 -0700 2013-03-17T14:34:51-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8572551909 Badminton Boy <p>Yes. He smiles easily.<br /> Yes. It was finally sunny in Vancouver.<br /> Yes. Badminton is fun.<br /> Yes. His hair could use a trim.</p> Christopher J. Morley boy portrait vancouver fun outside happy nikon dad bc father son burnaby activity badminton d600 http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8551004171/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8551004171/" title="Mount Harvey at Night"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8235/8551004171_0fb43a0b95_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Mount Harvey at Night" /></a></p> <p>Wandering on mountains alone and in the dark is an interesting experience. Adding spice to the mix - there were no trail markers or tracks. Having been there before certainly helps with navigation.<br /> After I took this shot my camera battery died. In my camera bag was a fully-charged spare but I was exhausted after hauling my winter overnight gear up the mountain. Taking more photos ceased to be a priority.<br /> I did have a great sleep that night.</p> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:55:08 -0700 2013-03-08T20:59:48-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8551004171 Mount Harvey at Night <p>Wandering on mountains alone and in the dark is an interesting experience. Adding spice to the mix - there were no trail markers or tracks. Having been there before certainly helps with navigation.<br /> After I took this shot my camera battery died. In my camera bag was a fully-charged spare but I was exhausted after hauling my winter overnight gear up the mountain. Taking more photos ceased to be a priority.<br /> I did have a great sleep that night.</p> Christopher J. Morley camping snow night vancouver stars snowshoe nikon bc walk hike mount harvey overnight d600 lionsbay http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8532576757/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8532576757/" title="Snow White and the Blue Lion"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8369/8532576757_aefabc51e8_m.jpg" width="240" height="169" alt="Snow White and the Blue Lion" /></a></p> <p>I have a thing for fresh snow and my GF loves the colour blue. Who said Snow White had to be female.</p> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:43:37 -0800 2012-12-30T15:57:42-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8532576757 Snow White and the Blue Lion <p>I have a thing for fresh snow and my GF loves the colour blue. Who said Snow White had to be female.</p> Christopher J. Morley blue shadow sky cloud white mountain snow west tree fog snowshoe outside nikon peace play bc exercise lion happiness columbia hike fresh explore lions british everywhere d600 http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8518886326/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8518886326/" title="Van Cliburn - R.I.P."><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8528/8518886326_fc4c14254a_m.jpg" width="240" height="173" alt="Van Cliburn - R.I.P." /></a></p> <p>This man made a piano sing. Watch and listen to him play <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds9CrdY3R2M" rel="nofollow">Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto</a>. From 1972 (part 1/4).</p> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:28:22 -0800 2013-02-21T22:46:57-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8518886326 Van Cliburn - R.I.P. <p>This man made a piano sing. Watch and listen to him play <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds9CrdY3R2M" rel="nofollow">Rachmaninoff's 2nd piano concerto</a>. From 1972 (part 1/4).</p> Christopher J. Morley blue canada reflection water night vancouver puddle concrete nikon downtown bc place parking lot arena explore rogers d600 tributetovancliburn pianogenius http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8513533074/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8513533074/" title="Coquitlam Mountain with snowy b&amp;w trees"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8100/8513533074_1a97890bb2_m.jpg" width="240" height="168" alt="Coquitlam Mountain with snowy b&amp;w trees" /></a></p> <p>I feel like winter is slipping through my fingers.<br /> And I can't close my hand.</p> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:51:11 -0800 2013-02-10T08:23:49-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8513533074 Coquitlam Mountain with snowy b&w trees <p>I feel like winter is slipping through my fingers.<br /> And I can't close my hand.</p> Christopher J. Morley trees winter bw white mountain snow black vancouver wednesday landscape nikon bc explore coquitlam d600 alw achromatic http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8501987997/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8501987997/" title="If I could walk 500(,000) miles"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8501987997_e6d9d6e2fe_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="If I could walk 500(,000) miles" /></a></p> <p><i>But I would walk 500 miles<br /> And I would walk 500 more<br /> Just to be the man who walked a 1000 miles<br /> To fall down at your door</i><br /> <b>lyrics written by the Proclaimers</b><br /> <br /> This week my Flickr views passed 500,000. I started posting here so others could share in the beauty of mountains alongside me. It's great so many of you do, thanks for looking! Let's continue to explore together.</p> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:05:34 -0800 2013-01-13T11:24:39-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8501987997 If I could walk 500(,000) miles <p><i>But I would walk 500 miles<br /> And I would walk 500 more<br /> Just to be the man who walked a 1000 miles<br /> To fall down at your door</i><br /> <b>lyrics written by the Proclaimers</b><br /> <br /> This week my Flickr views passed 500,000. I started posting here so others could share in the beauty of mountains alongside me. It's great so many of you do, thanks for looking! Let's continue to explore together.</p> Christopher J. Morley morning yak mountain snow mountains home snowshoe nikon bc walk happiness hike coquihalla thar nak d600 phototakenfromzupjokpeak http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8495585542/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/32327761@N06/">Christopher J. Morley</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/32327761@N06/8495585542/" title="Is my Iona love affair over?"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8391/8495585542_2f04c22391_m.jpg" width="240" height="179" alt="Is my Iona love affair over?" /></a></p> <p>3 times I've gone out here for a walk this month. It used to feel like an escape from the city. Almost therapeutic. All I've felt recently is the sense of being rushed to get out there, disappointment and cold wet feet. The best part of each has been the quiet walk back in the dark.<br /> I'm not giving up on Iona Beach, it's not her fault. I think I just need to correct my reasons for going.</p> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:05:24 -0800 2013-02-19T18:29:18-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Christopher J. Morley) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8495585542 Is my Iona love affair over? <p>3 times I've gone out here for a walk this month. It used to feel like an escape from the city. Almost therapeutic. All I've felt recently is the sense of being rushed to get out there, disappointment and cold wet feet. The best part of each has been the quiet walk back in the dark.<br /> I'm not giving up on Iona Beach, it's not her fault. I think I just need to correct my reasons for going.</p> Christopher J. Morley blue light sunset red orange beach water lines vancouver last sand nikon bc walk richmond iona ripples pilings d600 tryingtofindpeace anescapefromthecity darkwalkbackwasclose perhapsthecamerahinders inordertofindquiet thoughlikelymyintentwithitistooblame maybeineedtosharethewalkwithothers