Well, Brian, we share similar experiences, because my aunt and uncle took me along on backpacking trips when I was a young fellow, and this area is where I discovered the magic of photography. Now, 45 years later I am just getting back into photography with the "digital thing", and believe it or not, the excietment is still there... After seeing these incredible photos I have a serious motivation to get back to the Sierras someday... Best regards, Donald Kinney www.pbase.com/photoarrow