6. February 2011 by Jake Lemon.

Hello Horse & Mule People,

I gave a little presentation at the February meeting about ’12 Calendar photo entries. I’ll fill in some blanks & give some reminders here;

* Updated Calendar photo web page: http://picasaweb.google.com/sbbch2011/    Once there, clk on 2012 Calendar.

* Memory card for camera, recommended capacity: 512 MB

* Model of memory card: probably SD, call retailer & give type of camera.

* Good brand: Kingston

* On-line retailers: 

TigerDirect.com

Newegg.com

* Phil reminded, need pix of all 4 seasons.

* Send entries to: shadowpacker@gmail.com

Photo selection criteria for the calendar is as follows: 

* A 12 x 12 photo for each chapter, with photos in ID take precedence over out of state. 

* Photos must have a horse/mule in the shot, unless it’s of a work project. 

* Heads and faces preferred over tails and backs. 

* Photos are placed by seasons ‐ winter, spring, summer and fall.

* Include all winter, kids, trail riding, packing, and work project photos. 

* Nature photos will be used only as needed. 

* Please do not resubmit photos that have been used in previous calendars. 

* Print all information legible. 

* List the file name for each photo and any awards it may have won.

The question of discussing photographic composition keeps crossing my mind; I’ll keep it short. Application of “elegance” is the concept that repeatedly comes to mind. One definition of elegance might be, the union of beauty & simplicity, like what a blanket of snow does to the view out your back door, or:

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27. June 2010 by Jake Lemon.

I am unexpectedly home for a few days to regroup. I had 8 days of bad luck in getting to the Mid Fork. Will be launching another try very soon. The Frank Wilderness rangers told me that, the under-high-water trail that I wanted to use along the upper MF, is traditionally not only under water in spring, but also becomes washed out & impassable each year. They said with frustration in their voices, the trail crew tries to fix it each year, but their work never sticks. Rangers said, this is the only annual washout site along the entire MF trail system. It is also a major access for back packers.

I would like to propose to SBBCH, that we file a proposal with the FS to do a permanent fix to the wash-out site. It would require hauling in some bags of mortar, post mix cement & rebar. Of course, there is plenty of rock available at the site to do the envisioned rock work.

To get to the site, drive past Banner Summit a few miles, turn left at sign for Seafoam Area. Go 1.5 miles to Marsh Creek TH. Go down Marsh Cr. trail about 6 miles to confluence with MF & establish camp. Go another 1/2 mile down the MF to work site. The work would take about 4 guys about 1 day to complete. I have all the tools & experience required. I would volunteer to be project leader. I would need the help of some guys with reasonably healthy backs. I see this happening early summer of 2011.

Jake

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