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Dom Perignon White GoldOn a recent wilderness photography hike I kept getting wafts of an odd scent. Was the mysterious odor in my clothes, or hat? After a few hours a light went on as I recognized the smell as beer. That was odd, because I don’t drink beer.
While the vehicle closure of our Big Sur road at Rocky Creek / Bixby Creek may be lifted this weekend, here’s a couple of related things you might appreciate.
Coyote Curious
1. The slide at Rocky Creek occurred because the road at the specific location was built on dirt – not rock. There is bedrock on both sides of the slide, but not surprisingly the slide occurred on the dirt section.
2. One Fully loaded truck trip can do as much damage to Highway One as almost 10,000 cars trips.
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Cloud over Rocky Creek 
- Update June 9, 2011: Highway 1 through Big Sur is open all the way from Carmel to San Luis Obisbo. Alder creek slide is cleared.
Update April 15: Cal-Trans said at least one lane at Rocky Cr. / Bixby Cr. could be open by April 25th. Unfortunately, Alder Creek (South Coast) slid again and is closed, but N-F is open. Walking across at Rocky Creek, they are not too strict about time. You have a few minutes leeway if you are late. (But if you are on time its really fun to see so many more friends :-)
New article on Cal-Trans Solution — “Big Sur Road Closed: Viaduct at Rocky Creek Long Term Solution”
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Local photographer Rachael Short was in a serious automobile accident and could use your help.
There is a Fundraising Event at Hidden Valley this Sunday, April 10th 5pm.
You can always send donations directly to Rachael at
P.O. Box 6445 Carmel 93921
(Jan 31, 2011) Tom Davies and I had a fabulous Art Opening Party at Big Sur’s Friends at Camaldolese Hermitage Gallery Opening Party Camaldolese Hermitage Gallery this past Sunday.
More than a dozen friends “braved” the rain showers to caravan along the exciting scenic excursion from the Peninsula.
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Eclipse or Shuttering 3D system
Credit: Johnathon Post
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You might enjoy knowing we just set the date for my Gallery opening (and party) at Big Sur’s serene Camaldolese Hermitage in the spectacular heights above above Lucia, about an hour south of Carmel.
Come and join us: January 30, Sunday 2-4 pm.
Poppy Picnic
May we all have a wonderful, happy, healthy and successful year,
-David
www.InspiringLandscapes.com
I thought you might enjoy this with me. Especially since it was put on by a Science magazine (NewScientist) in England and the theme was light. (I think it won because of my explanation even more than the delight of the image.)
Here’s the page announcing my image that won a Photography Contest in London yesterday — http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/culturelab/2011/01/december-2010-photo-competition-winner-light.html
I realize the judging art is entirely subjective, nevertheless — I’m thrilled.
-David
www.InspiringLandscapes.com
Jurors of Arts Council of Monterey County selected “Endangered Condor, Big Sur” for display outside County Supervisor’s Chambers.
(“Proving the Universe does have a sense of Humor” -Robin Salsburg)
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