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December 28, 2017

12/28/2017

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Good morning,
 
It’s currently 20 degrees and clear up top. Yesterday’s high was 30 degrees, with an overnight low of 16. We still have .5” inch of snow on the ground. There’s still plenty of ice on the ground up top.
 
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I stopped to put on my ice traction. The short route to the Cliff Top was a shimmering creek of ice. Ice traction on, I continued my sunset ascent. The inversion visible at the lodge had my imagination flowing. What would it look like from the top?
 
I gave an audible yelp as I traversed the final flat section to the Cliff Top. In front of me was an ocean speckled with islands in the sky. I had butterflies in my stomach and my face felt red, flushed. My body was having a systemic reaction to the beauty. Slowly, my excitement settled. I crawled into my favorite nook and attempted to capture the scene…
 
…quietly, I hoped that this infectious sunset was contagious.
 
Be well,
Seth

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It is good to rub, and polish our brain against that of others.

​- Michel Eyquem de Montaigne
15 Comments
christy lockett
12/28/2017 10:37:28 am

amazing !!! thank you

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Sherleen
12/28/2017 11:23:38 am

Another trip with you.....thank you for your ability to use words so well.I love your selection so that I am right there with you Be safe.......onward Seth. :-)

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Fred Bowman
12/28/2017 11:49:20 am

Beautiful shot!

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Jan Randles
12/28/2017 11:55:42 am

Thank you Seth for these gorgeous photos and inspiring comments each day. I love LeConte and would be up thee every day myself if possible. Your blog makes it possible vicariously. We are all so fortunate to have you there with your apparent deep appreciation and holding the space for all. Namaste’ 🙏

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Joy Cook
12/28/2017 12:01:18 pm

Love to read these each day!

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Kay
12/28/2017 12:29:11 pm

Thank you Curtis, for asking about the location of Apollo overlook in your comments on the blog December 26. I have The same question. I have hiked to the lodge several times and I thought I had explored the mountaintop thoroughly. However I have never been aware of Apollo overlook. Since I read your comment, I have studied several of the Maps I have of the area. None of them reference Apollo Overlook. I am very curious! By the way I enjoy the blog immensely! Thank you‼️

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Franklin
12/29/2017 01:02:40 pm

Apollo overlook is located on the Boulevard trail. Not very far from the lodge. You can get more info on the internet if you do a search.

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Doris Sexton
12/28/2017 03:50:31 pm

It just takes my breath away! Thanks for the privilege of seeing such an amazing sight!

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Yaya
12/28/2017 09:25:46 pm

What a picture-like another world up there. You can almost feel the clouds below moving like waves, and the clarity of the the colors in the sky. Just Wow. Magical . Bravo!!

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Diane Shagott
12/29/2017 07:27:23 am

Your sunset photo is exquisite. Perfectly captured. Thanks for sharing!

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Erin
12/29/2017 08:19:00 am

Good Morning,
I was recently told about your blog and loved the photos you take. I am currently working on social media for GRSM and was wondering if I could use any of your pictures? I will definitely credit your work when used.
Thanks,
Erin Waddell

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Seth (Caretaker)
1/2/2018 01:37:13 pm

Erin,

I checked in with management. They gave the ‘Ok’. Please, give credits to the Le Conte Lodge and myself (Seth Orme).

Cheers!

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Seth (Caretaker)
12/29/2017 10:09:05 am

Erin,

Thanks for touching base! I'll check in with our managers and will get back to you, soon.

Cheers!

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Cheryl
12/29/2017 10:20:59 am

Got to ask-what camera are you using and do you edit the photos THANKs

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Lawyer Man
12/29/2017 10:56:50 am

If the photos are published here on a public domain, and are not identified as copyrighted, then you can use them as you please.....

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