I have always wanted to stay for an extended period of time on a high mountain lake,
in the Eastern Sierras, far from people,
in the fall,
As the temperature drops each day,
critters have time to prepare for winter. (Golden Mantled Squirrel)
Winter still holds herself back.
Tonite it will be 21 degrees F.
Cheers to you from the beauty, refuge, and safety, of the wilderness (chipmunk)~
Amazing beautiful area Cindy, all looks so peaceful and lovely π
We all need peace and love now! <3
I agree <3
It’s nice when wishes come true. Enjoy yourself Cindy.
xxx Huge Hugs xxx
Especially when they live up to the expectation!
The furry friends are adorable!
They are indeed!
Wonderful place! Itβs almost an invitation…
Yes. It seems that way to me!
Beautiful photos of a gorgeous area, Cindy. I wish I were there as well (and I hope your cabin has a fireplace). )
xx,
mgh
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ADD/EFD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
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The fire is lit almost 24/7!
Truly gorgeous. As are your photography skills.
xx,
mgh
<3 <3
Beautifuuuul!
Grazie mille!
I love to take a holiday there too! Beautiful photos. π
Nice and empty this time of year except for the critters~
Wish I could do that!!!!!
I wish I could beam you over!
π
Lucky you! Enjoy.
Merci beaucoup!
C’est magnifique! xx
Merci beaucoup mon ami Lea! <3
<3
beautiful…..
Happy you think so & cheers!
What an amazing place! Excuse me but where is it exactly– sorry, I’m Italian π Grazie!
This is in the Eastern Sierra in California near June Lake. It is snowing now!
Thank you, Cindy. What a gorgeous place. Have a great time there!
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It looks so cozy and comfortable in that cabin. Cute critters, too.
I am in love with both the cabin and the critters!
Here was I thinking that it doesn’t matter whether you photograph the broad view or close-ups of wild life, they are always lovely, then up popped the squirrels
They just get prettier, the closer you look! Thank you for noticing~
THAT is simply stunning…
Honored! Thank you~
It is mesmerising, Cindy! I want to teleportate there.
I want so badly to be able to teleport!
Cute little chipmunks! Brrr keep warm Cindy! Hugz Lisa and Lucy Goosey
Hugs back 2 U 2! <3
It’s real purty but looks bloody cold. π
It’s nippy but nice. Perfect for long heights~
Huh? Normally you’re really good at English, but this has me wondering. π
Hah!!! Hikes! It’s the altitude cutting off oxygen to my brain. Either that or white wine and the altitude cutting off oxygen to my brain….
I had you down as a red drinker, but hey! You’re not a tt. I don’t trust them. π
It’s the altitude…..I swear! π π
Next time I’m sideways I’ll use that as an excuse. ‘It’s the altitude.’ That’ll work.
A very good place to be.
Yes indeed!
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Thank you for thoughtfulness & cheers to you!
You are welcome!
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Aaah and now I very much wish to do this too! Gorgeous pictures!
I hope you do! It is so peaceful~
ohhh Cindy, you my kind of gal, I remember that winter hide away, when you went to ski, you find some beautiful places girl. thanks for sharing.. I could smell the cool fresh air, and feel the October sun, and breezes… xxxoo
It is heaven here now, exactly as you describe. I wish I could beam you over~ <3
Wonderful. I feel like I am there while looking at your photography.
How lovey! Thank you James~
You are welcome.
What a beautiful place, the scenery with its serene beauty, and autumnal colours. That cabin looks gorgeous too, Cindy. Have a wonderful time π
Thank you Judy & cheers to you my friend~ <3
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Ditto to that and I live on the other side of the world π
Lovely series of images and that lake looks like Heaven on Earth (to me).
So happy you enjoyed the images. Finding quiet places, full of nature, is heaven on every part of this gorgeous globe! <3
Good to see your dream coming true…It looks quite peaceful out there!
Peaceful & good on the eyes!
Klasse Fotos.Freundliche GrΓΌsse.
Vielen dank mein lieber Freund Wolfgang!
Simply beautiful!
Muchas gracias!
These are amazing photos Cindy. Thanks for sharing. π
Thank you more for appreciating them Ranu~ <3
Wow! Amazing.
So happy you think so & cheers to you!
Wow Cindy! This looks like a wonderful place to visit, rest, and recharge. Would you like a visitor? π
Pit and I’d like to join you in case you are contemplating …
Maybe Cindy will invite us all! π
Come on over, there’s an extra bedroom!
Thanks for the kind offer!
I would! When are you coming?
Uugh! I would love to come. I just returned from my trip east and need to catch up here. Maybe in the future. Thank you Cindy! <3
As soon as we work the bugs out of our teleporters………
LOL. And money. π
We just need gold pressed latinum (that is a trekkie joke)……
Fun, I used to follow Star Trek, but don’t remember latinum. Now you can beam me up Scottie!
π π
Absolutely gorgeous scenery. You make me envious. π
Me too, dear Pit. π
Please come, We’ll some hot tea waiting for you! <3
Sounds very inviting, Cindy! π
I have never been here in the fall before, and I can tell I should have!
May I ask where it was?
We are at staying in a cabin on Twin Lakes in Mammoth and exploring all around the Mono Lakes and Tioga Pass area.
Well, then I hope you make plans and come up here soon!
Wonderful captures Cindy!
Mille grazie!
How romantic this looks! It’s to cold for a morning swim, but maybe you have sun rize fog on the water. I wish you and your company loads of fun Cindy.
It is great kayaking weather and the surface of the lake is like a mirror in the morning!
Wonderful place! Thanks for sharing these amazing photos! Have a wonderful time!
So happy you enjoyed the virtual escape. We need peaceful escapes these day!
Wow, that’s my kind of scenery.
This looks absolutely wonderful, Cindy. Gorgeous impressions as always. Have a great time!
Yes, mountains, pines, alpine lakes and wild creatures is all I need too~ <3
That is one plump squirrel. π But then, the snow and winter there is legendary.
Here’s to living the dream!
It snowed a bit a few weeks ago and there is still snow on the ground!
When I win the lottery I shall go and live in one of your photographs every week!
Yes, I would probably do exactly the same thing!
Serenely sensational! <3 xo
Hugs to you Bette <3
Sounds good to me! Fresh air and lovely walks would be perfect. I can’t remember if I asked you this before or not but what camera do you use and what lenses? Hopefully next year I’ll be upgrading and starting the research of what to look at.
All the photos you see here were taken with a sony hx400 with a variable telephoto lens up to 1200mm equivalent. It is my workhorse camera. I also have a sony rx10 that I use for landscapes or whenever I can carry two cameras ie., not for long hikes.
Thank you. π. The weight can get tricky when you are on the move.
Yes, I only carry one camera when on a long hike.
They need to develop better straps so they donβt dig into the neck.
Today I carried and used two, so I am improving…..
I could enjoy living in a cabin like that, Cindy — it’s comfy-looking and has just the right touch of rustic charm. These little critters are so cute I want to cuddle one (I realize I’d be scratched to shreds, so I’ll stick with stuffed ones!)
Wise woman. Not everything that appears huggable is, unfortunately, consider some of the dates we went on in our younger days……. π
Ooh, don’t remind me!!
Exactly!
Just beautiful! Wonderful photography as always!
Honored, thank so much!
Superb shots, Cindy! Magical place! π
It is magical and it is snowing now!
Beautiful photographs Cindy and what an amazing location for a cabin! We wish you an amazing time and much love from us all βΊπ xxx
What thoughtful and wonderful wishes. Thank you and all the best to you and yours! <3
Thank you Cindy! βΊππ xxx
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I think I could hibernate there. How beautiful. Thanks for the lovely photos, Cindy.
Yes. I could easily spend significant time in this cabin and would love to over winter here~
You know, Cindy, I have never seen a Chipmunk in real life. I want to see one. Apparently they live in Canada. It’s raining squirrels here! I used to point at ….. more unique…. different squirrels, and ask my parents “is that a chipmunk?” They always answered, “yes”.
Anyway, I know, I’m singing “The Chipmunk Blues”
Your pics are wonderful, and bring back many memories of when I liked venturing out of the city. (When I lived in B.C.)
Thank you!
Whenever you hear striped little guys sounding like this, you will know they are chipmunks:
Your photographs are fantastic as always
You are very kind and most appreciated as always!
It looks very serene, Cindy.
Leslie
Lakes give off serenity like manna from heaven~
I agree, they do.
<3
How truly beautiful and I adore the sweet wee ones. They are so sweet and lovely. I’m so happy for you.
Wish you could pop over for a cuppa! <3
Beautiful scenery – the mountain and the crystal clear lake … and those so lovely critters. They are soooo cute.
They are incredibly cute and I bet they know it!
Gorgeous shots Cindy!! You are so blessed!
. . . and so generous to share those blessings!
Thank you. I have my fair share of challenges like everyone though….
Wonderful. No, perfect.
Awww, so kind,, thank you!
You are welcome!
<3
Nuttin beats these beautiful shots, my friend. β‘β‘κ° ΰΉ ΛΜΆ α΄ α΅Μ΄ΜΆΜ·ΰΉκ±Ω ΜΜ
It is snowing tonite. I hope Cali gets another wet winter! β‘β‘κ° ΰΉ ΛΜΆ α΄ α΅Μ΄ΜΆΜ·ΰΉκ±Ω ΜΜ
Ahhh. Roughing it. There is nothing like it. You are a front-tier-woman. π
“Front-tier,” perfect! Roughing it with Stickley……
Enjoy the peace and the beautiful nature… and stay warm! The pictures were wonderful!
Thank you! It is a very good time to be far from civilization……
Yes!
I am glad you were able to fulfill your dream. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Thank you for joining me! <3
Beautiful.βΊ
Muchas gracias!
Idyllic dwelling! Congenial onlookers!
Thank you, wild critters do make the best neighbors!
It’s a worthwhile dream, good for you, Cindy! π
It snowed last night, but the sun is shining today. I could get used to living on a lake!
Spent quite a lot of time on beautiful Sierra lakes this summer, Cindy. Oh so beautiful. And well captured by you. βCurt
So nice to everything green and the lakes full after all those years of drought. Glad you were here this summer Curt~
Yes, and snow banks in August. π The Temple at Burning Man this year, Cindy, was made out of Sierra trees that died because of the drought. βCurt
I lost track of how many 100,000’s of trees died in the drought. But I spent yesterday with the 5000+ year old bristle cones and they restored my perspective~
Wandering in the White Mountains is an almost sacred journey. π
It is exactly that. I got tired and rested on an ancient bristlecone and the feeling was do divine it was disconcerting. Next time you go, rest on one of the ancient ones, and you will know exactly what I mean~ π
Wonderful π
Grazie mille!
Beautiful place! A couple weeks there would be so refreshing for the soul. And such a hug-able little squirrel!
Yes, lakes extend their serenity into your heart and soul and the squirrel helps!
Ahhhh, a lovely getaway I feel as I see this post π
What a lovely way to express this! Thank you Christy~
These are beautiful photos!
Thank you Charles! I am happy you enjoyed them~
Great! Great! Great! You are a genius!
I so wish I were! But thank you for the vote of confidence~
Beautiful! The cabin reminds me of where I work….different land though, we are in the eroded canyon and land is dry. Cute chipmunk!
It sounds like an interesting place to work!
Sounds great enjoy
Thank you. The paternal portion of my family came from Scotland, Mackay clan, and settled in Nova Scotia long ago. They are the Barton side. Maybe we come from the same clan, way back when.
Most MacKay clan members come from Durness Scotland. I have been to Scotland twice but haven’t gotten way up thee yet.
Cheers distant cousin.
My dad’s family came over on the Hector,
Amazing to learn more. I know nothing really except the clan and the tartan and of course my grandmother who I adored….
A replicate of the Hector is in the harbour in Pictou Nova Scotia. it has the Manifest of the passengers on it. it was 1776, I believe. worth a visit if you are every in that part of Nova Scotia.
Beautiful! Reminds me of Northern Minnesota! (my home state).
I have never been, but hear it is gorgeous!
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Thanks much for your thoughtfulness & cheers to you!
Splendid mountain lake photos, Cindy. π — Suzanne
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So thoughtful of you Patricia and so appreciated too! Have a wonderful weekend~
Oh Cindy you have just given me a tour of my dream vacation. Perfect!
So happy you enjoyed and hope you make it a reality!
You have stirred my inner native, Cindy. Sometimes she flares so strongly that I can barely stay in my skin… π
I hear you and am glad you are listening to her <3
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I think most of us have had fantasies about a remote cabin with fabulous views far from the madding crowd… Cindy Knoke has not only experienced that in spades but has also captured it all visually for the rest of us.. That is what I call a decent fantasy..#recommended
Positive fantasy is more necessary, the more stressful our lives become. Tony Judt described this so well in “The Memory Chalet,” a Swiss Chalet he retreated to in his mind to bring him peace. Thank you dear Sally for being such a wonderful person and friend <3
I am with you 100% Cindy.. I wrote a short story about a house and garden which turned out to be in heaven.. my mother was getting more and more fearful as she got well into her 90s and I read it to her. We then created her own perfect place to go to – with my father waiting for her. We often talked about adding things to it over the next couple of years. It was considerably more palatial than mine.. but it made her happy and as her dementia increased she still remembered it. Thank you for providing us with such wonderful prompts for memories and future dreams. β₯
Cindy, that sounds cold but looks amazing. Those squirrels and chipmunks look as though they’re not bothered by the drop in temperature but I bet they have lots of food stored away so they can hide from the winter when it does finally arrive. Thank you for your wonderful photographs they are just so amazing.
Ahhh, your comments are so thoughtful and so very much appreciated! Have a wonderful day my friend <3
Looks like a Cabela’s catalogue (without guns for sale)! Happy hiking. – Oscar
Thank you Oscar. I know you were here last year, I think! It is God’s country. We just hike in it.
Grand memories (and photos) from our trip. By the way, I flew to CA (San Jose area) via San Diego last month. While approaching from the desert, I watched the mountains east of San Diego, and thought they looked like what your hallow looks like from the sky.
You probably flew right over us. Jets come from that direction about once a day, high enough so we don’t hear them, but we see them.
We are under the flight pattern to the D.C. airports. Once, I saw our cabin and field from about 30k feet. I will wave next time I’m approaching San Diego.
Tell my when you’re flying over and I’ll take a telephoto of the jet! Seriously……
Next CA trip would probably be after Winter.
Let me know….
Beautiful landscapes (and animals).
Mother Nature does beauty best <3
Yes, she is.
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Beautiful photos Cindy. I’m more a mountains rivers and lakes person than a beach one.
Interesting. People probably more one than the other. I grew up on and in the ocean, but now I spend most of my time in the mountains. I think I need them both.
What a glorious golden squirrel. You should name her Cersei!
Perfect! Cersei she is and she doesn’t even need a crown~
LOL!
Stunning photos as always,cute critters and what a beautiful house and setting
Thank you Paul. It is a necessary tonic to escape to the mountains <3
Where can I sign up? π <3
Beam on over. There’s room!
Ohhhhhh, don’t even tempt me! π xx
I will, I will!
π π xx
That scenery… AND chipmunks!
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Oh my, this looks so serene and divine. I can just imagine how refreshing a stay over there would be.
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So gorgeous Cindy– and the cabin looks so snug and cozy! But the best is that little critter! So clear and exact– every little fur point standing out. What great photos! thanks! xo
They are so cute aren’t they! The closer you see them, the more beautiful they are. Like all good living creatures….
It’s your photography that makes them see so alive and adorable!
You are a very kind soul~ <3
going out to my cabin tomorrow. Defiantly not as nice as this,but way more remote.You sure travel a lot!
I know, someday soon you and I are going bear watching! π»
Beautiful photos you have here. Thanks for the beauty.
Thanks more for the appreciation & cheers to you!
Adorable critters living in beautiful surroundings!
You and I are quite happy, aren’t we Linda, with the critters around! <3
Ecstatic, my friend! I only hope you are not being — or going to be — impacted by those horrendous fires.
Thank you Linda. I appreciate your concern~ π
Woah! Beautiful
Very kind of you & most appreciated too!
Beautiful!
Thank you Margaret! It is beautiful~
Beautiful
Thank you Tracy & have a wonderful week!
What an amazing hide away. Such beauty. How long did you stay there Cindy? I think I would like to hibernate there for months…
We stayed in the mountains for two weeks. I could easily spend all of autumn there. There are 100 lakes to hike to and explore and hardly people in the fall.
Sounds like paradise, but I bet it gets very cold in winter. Does it snow?
Last winter the area got over 668.5 inches of snow. The Eastern Sierra can accumulate massive amounts of snow.
Oh my that is a lot of snow…
Good for skiing as long as the lifts don’t get buried!
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What a super beautiful place full of inspiration, Cindy! Wow! I want to stay there and write a book!! π
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I second the the wish, but I’ll take photos~
Bonjour Cindy, c’est magique !
Merci beaucoup mon ami!
absolutely beautiful Cindy! and the animals are lucky to have much more beautiful place than us to live. I hope humans will never build there.
I share your hopes. We humans have this amazing ability to mess things up!
Oh, wow. What gorgeous pictures, Cindy. I wish I could visit these places!
I hope you can too! <3
Superb work!!!you are a very talented photographer ππππloves the beauty of nature β
You are very kind and most appreciated. Thank yo!
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