http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Black-Star-Photos-27121572 en Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:57:06 EDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:57:06 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Black-Star-Photos-27123586 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Black-Star-Photos-27123586 Fri, 04 May 2012 00:30:50 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Black-Star-Photos-27122561 http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Black-Star-Photos-27122561 Thu, 03 May 2012 17:42:02 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Black-Star-Photos-27122521
I was expecting something more along these lines:

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The scariest thing I've ever seen in there was a tick. I hate those f_kers. The trail to the falls is pretty overgrown. I had to nearly crawl for part of it. When I got home, I found two on me. Probably should have checked before I got in the car to go home. ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Black-Star-Photos-27121886 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:19:25 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Black-Star-Photos-27121852
Then again, just what was the purpose of your hike?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Re-Black-Star-Photos-27121852 Thu, 03 May 2012 14:09:02 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/Black-Star-Photos-27121572
Black Star is an epitome of the Santa Ana Mountains. Sun-baked slopes, shady canyons, massive rock formations, wildlife, flowers ... it's all there.


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Some steep switchbacks along the face of the climb present a challenge to out-of-shape guys like me, but offer dramatic views in exchange for the effort.


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A dry winter means a less abundant wildflower season, but there is still plenty of eye candy.


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Songbirds are at their territorial "hey, look at me" peak right now. Since my current lens investment doesn't allow me to zoom in from far away, I have to rely on other techniques. I look for young females with low self esteem and tell them how pretty they are so they let me get close.


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I made the trek to the waterfall, but didn't get any shots of the falls worth posting. The creek bed is beautiful, though. Just steer clear of the poison oak.


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Never tired of seeing the rocks. I just wish the scale was easier to convey in 2 dimensions and 1600 pixels.


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Shortly after I stopped to take some pictures of a flowering shrub, I heard the familiar sound of a hummingbird and caught a blurry shot of this guy snacking.



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Enjoy and welcome back.

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