Photo Of The Week: 01.02.10
I’m sure there are photographers out there who would give me a hard time about not shooting more with my newly acquired 7D, but based on my experiences at work conversing with such a crowd I also find there are many who also relate toward not taking many photographs during this season. I blame it on the time of year as much as I do on my lack of free time. That said I know I should have a freshly photographed image for the POTW, but instead I’ll share my thoughts a little more.
With my down time during these cold winter months I read and research more than adventure, but the two do relate. I often study Oregon’s 100 highest peaks, based off the Mazama’s list of at least 500 feet of prominence, to gain an understanding of the challenges I’ll face and preparations to consider in costs, time, energy, equipment and the route’s general intensity. Lately Howlock Mountain of the Cascades has caught my attention. It rests only a couple of miles due north of Mt. Thielsen and is roughly a thousand feet lower in elevation. Not many summit Howlock primarily due to being overshadowed by Thielsen and secondarily because of its remote location. However these mountains, amongst others in the area, are also considered more accessible than several Oregon peaks when planning a winter ascent due to the trail heads proximity to the Cascade Lakes Highway. With this in mind I find myself looking back at my archive of Mt. Thielsen images in search of a few hidden photographic gems to help me prepare for my next summit.
The following images were taken on my D200 in the late spring of 2009. More on Howlock Mountain at SummitPost.org.
