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I’m a Brit who unexpectedly emigrated to the USA in 2008, and this is my photo journal.

It’s an eclectic mix of things; there’s no guiding theme or topic. It is whatever catches my attention, what I’ve been thinking, doing, or piques my interest. Currently that’s mainly backpacking and clearing some of the backlog on my ‘honey-do’ list.

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A dozen pictures, picked at random from my favorite memories. You can see my portfolio here.

Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’

The soft light on a dull rainy day on these flowers Ginger picked and placed on the kitchen table caught my eye, and prompted a discovery. 2

Chalk Creek Canyon

Chalk Creek Canyon — I couldn’t resist taking a picture of Chalk Creek Canyon framed by this tree and bush. It was windy and the light was changing rapidly as the clouds moved across the sky.

Crystal Bridges’ Art

Crystal Bridges’ Art. I took pictures of some of the pieces when we were here last year. Here are some others that caught my eye this time. 5

Passage

Passage — Passage of time, passage to anywhere, passage through life. At some point the fishing boat will probably become an abandoned hulk on the shore.

More fun in the workshop (365:095)

More fun in the workshop (365:095) – Today we are building a “batch-loaded, inverted downdraft gasifier” wood stove out of old tin cans. 2 4

Annular Eclipse Timelapse

Annular Eclipse Timelapse — A series of hand-held photographs of the Annular Eclipse taken by Ginger on her cell phone using a pair of eclipse glasses held in front of the lens.

Sunset – Cedar Ridge, Stockton Lake, Missouri

Sunset – Cedar Ridge, Stockton Lake, Missouri – Tom took me night fishing on Stockton Lake, and despite a slow start we managed to catch some nice fish. The sunset over the lake was absolutely stunning.

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  • Back to the start and some trailside pumpkins

    Back to the start and some trailside pumpkins — I saw these near the start of the trail. Hike totals: 6.5 miles and 1,300 ft. of elevation gain/loss. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Nearly down

    Nearly down — it took me around fifty minutes to get here from the top of the ridge. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Trailside deer

    Trailside deer — the deer here are not timid, there were three in this group, but the others were enjoying an afternoon snack behind the cover of some bushes, so I could only get a picture of this one. Day 8 – Road Trip October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • A brief respite

    A brief respite — The trail levels out briefly in places. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Looking up the trail

    Looking up the trail — Going up was much easier than coming down. I have just noticed that I can see my footprints going up the trail in this picture. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • The views continue to impress me

    The views continue to impress me. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    I didn’t take a compass bearing, so if my interpretation of the map is correct we are looking at (nearest to furthest), first, an unnamed peak with the Mt. Princeton Chalet and Lucky Mine out of view on the top, then Tigger Peak (I misread that name earlier and called it Tiger Peak), and finally Mt. Princeton.

  • Descending

    Descending — Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    The long trudge down the ridge has begun. The trail is steep and sandy at the top, making for a very loose footing. I’m always surprised to find sand in high places. Of course, it makes perfect sense when you consider the entire area was buried under an alluvial plain at one point.

    It’s a tad steep in places — Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    Yes, it really is that steep. This descent is not for sissies, or the wrong footwear! I was fine with my Bedrock Sandals and hiking poles.

  • A last look to the southeast

    A last look to the southeast — before dropping back down into Chalk Creek Canyon, I popped over to the other side of the ridge for one last look at the view across the plains to the southeast. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved

  • The endless play of light

    The endless play of light — I stayed here for several minutes watching the ever-changing light move across Chalk Creek Canyon. Day 8 – Road Trip, October, 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved
    Long way down — about 900 ft. and I’m parked in the bottom of the valley. This viewpoint shows how massive piles of scree have spread out across the canyon’s floor. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Chalk Creek Canyon

    Chalk Creek Canyon — I couldn’t resist taking a picture of Chalk Creek Canyon framed by this tree and bush. It was windy and the light was changing rapidly as the clouds moved across the sky. Day 8 – Road Trip October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
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