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Thank you, it really is a stunning place! They say the thumbnail is ‘everything’ 😉

Thank you 🙏

@@cheynewalls thank you 🙏 but the natural beauty of the place almost makes it too easy. Although almost falling into the water was a very sobering experience.

​@@RodneyLoughJr Oh the natural beauty is one thing and incredible, but to do the work, carry all that gear, almost falling in the water :), to capture an amazing moment and share with others. That makes it a truly beautiful photograph. Have been inspired by your work for many years. Its a life goal of mine, when I buy my first home, your work will be the first art piece to be hung on the wall. Cheers

I don't sorry. But this is out by Wonder Lake. And another but…the access is closed right now due to the road closure. But…have a great time. It is a wonderful place.

@@RodneyLoughJr was this towards the begining or end of the hike? Or was this near the parking area? Beautiful picture. It's a shame access is closed right now

@@justint8405 All of these kinds of videos are done chronologically. So if you like a clip near the beginning then what you’re seeing is near the beginning and so on. Hope that helps.

I think so too! And they were really nice about it.

@@RodneyLoughJr I’ve gotten to locations three hours before the light was going to get good and I’ve had people walk up just as the light is happening and ask me to move so they can get the shot. I reply nicely “no, I got here three hours ago, this is a first come first serve experience.” 😉

Thank you 🙏

Thanks! 🙏 Hope you get a chance to watch the Back Story via the link. It’s pretty funny. 😆

And that sound on the tent fly. 👍

Thanks for those kind words. Day Dreaming helped launch an entire career. You should watch the back Story if you haven't yet...follow that link in the description. Otherwise how are you doing my fellow PhotoSnob!? Great to hear from you. Hope you are still getting 'out there'! Les Trois Tetons! hahahahhaha

The Sawtooth’s are amazing aren’t they. Sad news this year with the fire that’s going on. Congrats on starting your channel.

@terb95 thank man! Hope you two are getting out into the woods as much as possible. Be well.

It is a magnificent hike. Kudos to you for doing it in a day! I was there July 1-3, 2024. Check the news as I heard thunderstorms (they think) started a fire and last I heard it was not contained yet. Good luck!

@@RodneyLoughJrthank you for the heads up. We are checking now. 😊.

Thank you.

More to come. Stay tuned.

Thank you so much. It is a stunning area for sure. Hope you are able to visit it sometime.

Thanks for that, the area really is stunning! And at 20'ish 'HARD' miles is worth every step. Hope you get to go there...my advice is contrary to everyone else's, but go clockwise.

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you get a chance to get out there and enjoy the wilderness. 🌲

@@RodneyLoughJr You inspired me, Going to head out next week to photograph that area. Cheers

@@cheynewalls best of luck. Be safe. Have fun.

Ahhh Vegas, what an amazing place. So glad you were able to visit & it brought you peace. Was the image one of these by chance? www.rodneyloughjr.com/image-gallery?category=Water

Thanks 🙏. I had a huge crew, Me, Myself and I. 😉

OMG! It has been such a long time hasn’t it. If memory serves I was up at about 10,500’ish ft. Where it seems that the wind never stops blowing. I guess that’s one reason they call this place The Winds. BTW I have Dogwood hanging in my home as well. Absolutely love it! As I’m sure you do. 🙏

@@RodneyLoughJr I sure do! "Cirque de Towers" is well worth the effort, albeit cold! Having backpacked myself in the past at that altitude, it always seems invariably windy. There a a couple of peaks here, where trees are too sparse to temper it. Thank you, again!

Thank you very very much. You’re very kind.

You know me. I’m a soloist. Scurried about like a lost bunny rabbit.

​@RodneyLoughJr - If you're like me Rodney, nothing happens in just one "take". You about doubled the length of your hike getting all these amazing shots! Great job! 👏

Thanks and welcome 🙏

@@RodneyLoughJr your welcome👍🇮🇩🙋

Wow. You know the area well indeed because that describes very nearly the spot. Patience comes on strong for me when I’m standing in front of something so amazing. Just wish I could find someone to carry the equipment. 😉

Oh it is absolutely stunning. I'm sure you would love it! The final push up to the 5th Bench Lake though does require a little trail finding. But if I can find it, anyone can find it. Be safe and have fun!

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Haha 😆

Awesome! Thank you! What’s your favorite?

More to come!

@@RodneyLoughJr - Best news today! Eagerly awaiting

Well you know what they say, it takes a village. 😉

It was! But it happened so fast.

Thanks Nick. Truly one of the summer’s highlights for sure.

Thanks!

Indeed. Just finished a new one, it’ll come out later today. That fall in which several ribs were broken really took its toll. But I’m nearly 100% again. So stay tuned for more coming up as well.

I know. Sorry. Still trying to recover from that accident. I’m still alive though. 😉

Absolutely there is…all that sort of stuff is in the bio on the channel page. Let me know if you can’t see it, because something would be really wrong. But just in case the IG is #rodneyloughjr and the web is www.rodneyloughjr.com

I am. It’s what I jokingly call my Franken camera. I put together the best ‘pieces’ I could find into one system. Making it small, lightweight, versatile and backcountry worthy without losing quality in my clicks. Today each click on a full frame 645 sensor at 151MP yields a 2GB file, with no up sampling. When you look at an original photograph it is like you are standing there, it’s that high res. It’s way lighter than the ol’ 8x10, though I do miss the novelty.

@@RodneyLoughJr Awesome!

Thanks Tom, she’s great I’ll tell you!

Thanks Doug!

Someday. I’ve just been swamped in the studio, the new project I’m working on as well as teaching and hiking in the enchantments. I got very busy very fast. Sorry man! 😉

@@RodneyLoughJr Hey no problem. I want you to know that some of us really enjoy and learn from your videos. Your work is outstanding

You are so right about being out ‘long enough’. I once dropped an $8k lens for my 8x10 camera over the edge of the Grand Canyon, I should add - by accident. Tom Till in Moab was kind enough to allow the replacement to be shipped to his place for pick up. Which allowed me to get going on my journey. Grateful for kind people in the industry, always a blessing. Thanks! 🙏👍

Well that’s nice of you to say! Thanks 🙏

Appreciate it. TY

Yes! You got it! #outlander 😆

You saw how I was holding onto that tripod for dear life right? That was NOT acting 🎭 🤣

@@RodneyLoughJr I did, and thought there is no way that tripod is going to help you if a stronger gust came along.

Just another thing to add to the list. 😀

4-23-2022 it was pretty windy but oh so beautiful.

@@RodneyLoughJr it wasn't hot-that's the main thing for me. You sure captured the colors!