Monday, August 25, 2014

General Sherman Tree & Other Scenery (Part 9) - Sequoia & King's Canyon NP (2014)

I recently took a trip to Sequoia and King's Canyon National Park (the two parks are connected). I had a great time photographing many scenery and enjoying the beauty of nature both inside the two national parks and out in Sequoia National Forest. Through this chain of blog posts, I will be showing photos of natural scenery, mountains, meadows, forests, wildlife, and the wonderful trees of the parks. I will also be giving some travel advice into the park as I know some of you viewers are probably looking at this to try to plan a trip to the parks. In these parks, is one of the world's largest species of trees, the Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). I will also have a few photos of the world's most massive tree the General Sherman Tree in blog posts to come. I hope you enjoy viewing this chain of blog posts!

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Today I finish up with my photos from day two. The photos are shot in both Sequoia National Park and Sequoia National Forest. I have photos of the General Sherman Tree, and random scenery along Generals Highway (SR-198). These are the last of my photos from Sequoia National Park.

The sign marking General Sherman Tree. 
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 34 54 N 118 45 05 W  

A black and white process of the photo above.


Here is a photo of the General Sherman Tree which is a Giant Sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum). While this is not the tallest tree out there, this is the world's most massive tree. 

A black and white process of the photo above.


Next up, I have a shot of the meadow at Wolverton. 
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 35 44 N 118 44 12 W  

A black and white process of the photo above.

Here is a photo of Halstead Meadow which is right on the side of Generals Highway (SR-198). Remember, just because there is no sign that says you can't walk on the meadow, doesn't mean you can! Please do not walk on the meadow as it is still illegal, and it damages the plants and animals that thrive there. 
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 37 02 N 118 47 05 W 

A black and white process of the photo above.

Another photo of Halstead Meadow shot on the other side of the bridge over the meadow.
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 37 02 N 118 47 04 W  


This is out of Sequoia National Park into Sequoia National Forest driving toward King's Canyon National Park. Still on the Generals Highway (SR-198). This was shot during sunset. 
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 39 43 N 118 50 06 W 

Another sunset photo on the side of the highway. 
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 43 06 N 118 55 06 W 

Another sunset photo on the side of the highway. 
 Approximate GPS location (type into Google) according to the Canon GP-E2 GPS Receiver: 36 43 07 N 118 55 07 W 

A black and white process of the photo above.

These are all the photos for today, for Sequoia National Park, and for day two. Next time I begin my photos from King's Canyon National Park. Please don't forget to share the blog post with your friends and family members! Also, if you want to get notifications when I post up more photos, "Like" us on Facebook or follow me on Twitter and Instagram. These links can also be found on the top of the right sidebar.

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