hike before the hurricane.

JV3 · Oct 28, 2012

did a day hike to scope out new overnighter spots and to enjoy one last time the fall colors before it all turns brown again for several months.

a squirrel scoping me out.

it was way too cloudy for any landscape shots.

...so i just stuck to closer pics of the trees.

mullein garden!

snare for a man-sized prey.

unexpectedly saw a lot of birds.

i didn't even notice the caterpillar was there until i got home and edited the pics!

beech leaves, my favorite winter tinder along with birch bark, is close to getting ready for use again.

first time i spotted a group of turkeys in the wild!

contrasting approach to winter.

the bright leaves makes up for the lack of sunshine.

JV3 · Oct 28, 2012

i almost slipped and fell in the water several times trying to take these kind of shots

oh yeah, waterproof boots is no longer waterproof if it gets completely submerged under water

someone said these are "witch's butter"...gotta confirm it with several sources first.

follow the yellow brick...wall.

lunch break...after a full year of practicing various skills, i decided to take the easy way of fire-starting.

i just stuffed the emberlit full of broken-by-hand twigs and leaves and lit it with a bic lighter.

any ideas what this is? it's super bright green and it's completely under water.

mewolf1 · Oct 28, 2012

I'm guessing Moneywort.

Bob W · Oct 28, 2012

Beautiful pictures! Overcast skies are the best time for shooting in the deep forest.

cliffslocal · Oct 29, 2012

Great pics. Thanks

TedPalmer · Oct 29, 2012

that does look like dacrymyces palmatus, witches butter.

Stickman · Oct 29, 2012

Some really nice fall scenery J, you had much less harsh contrast without the bright sunlight. I was hoping for a bit more time in the woods while the colors were still available too, but I guess the onset of this big storm will finish that :-(

fatcat55 · Oct 29, 2012

Really cool pictures of all the brilliant foliage. Like the turkeys, too. The increased bird activity may have something to do with their sensing an impending storm and trying to feed in preparation...I have seen animals more active before storms and or/major weather changes.
Again, thanks for posting your adventures!

Take care and good luck with the storm.

billym · Oct 29, 2012

The plant underwater looks to be Watercress..mmmmm
Nice post great pics.
Thanks

TheGame · Oct 29, 2012

I love to see turkeys in the wild. The problem is I usually see them after they see me, unless I'm hunting them.

Thanks for the pics.

MAURICE · Oct 29, 2012

Love the pictures. Beautiful colors!
Is that an orange military?

DxAxN · Oct 29, 2012

Those are some really nice pics, we sure dont get those colors down in Southern Ca. What camera do you use?

JV3 · Nov 3, 2012

still no power since monday night and cell/net access just came back but still spotty...didn't get flooded though, just boring so can't complain!

mewolf1 said:
I'm guessing Moneywort.

thanks!

Bob W said:
Beautiful pictures! Overcast skies are the best time for shooting in the deep forest.

thanks! i didn't know how the pics would turn out but you're right, bright sky would've contrasted too much with the leaves.

cliffslocal said:
Great pics. Thanks

thanks!

TedPalmer said:
that does look like dacrymyces palmatus, witches butter.

thanks!

Stickman said:
Some really nice fall scenery J, you had much less harsh contrast without the bright sunlight. I was hoping for a bit more time in the woods while the colors were still available too, but I guess the onset of this big storm will finish that :-(

thanks, man! haven't been out in the woods yet but i'm guessing it's all brown and all trees are leaf-less now...high 50's now though so perfect woods weather for me! we still don't have power so i'm guessing i won't be overnighting anytime soon - i kinda miss watching tv right now and all that convenience, haha.

fatcat55 said:
Really cool pictures of all the brilliant foliage. Like the turkeys, too. The increased bird activity may have something to do with their sensing an impending storm and trying to feed in preparation...I have seen animals more active before storms and or/major weather changes.
Again, thanks for posting your adventures!

Take care and good luck with the storm.

thanks! them sensing the coming storm makes perfect sense! i didn't get affected by the storm although the no cell coverage is a hassle - i think i'll check up on my less-than-prepared friends today...if they're okay i'll at least rub it in and tell them "i told you to get into this whole survival/woods stuff years ago!", haha.

billym said:
The plant underwater looks to be Watercress..mmmmm
Nice post great pics.
Thanks

thanks!

TheGame said:
I love to see turkeys in the wild. The problem is I usually see them after they see me, unless I'm hunting them.

Thanks for the pics.

you're welcome! i was surprised to see so many of them in one group. i tried getting closer but man they get spooked easily and with that many eyes watching, it's hard to creep up on them.

MAURICE said:
Love the pictures. Beautiful colors!
Is that an orange military?

thanks! yes, it's a military.

DxAxN said:
Those are some really nice pics, we sure dont get those colors down in Southern Ca. What camera do you use?

thanks! it's a nikon d90 body with a tamron 18-270 mm lens.