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Yosemite High Country
Possibly my favorite pic of the trip. Unbelievably windy (I learned a *lot* about flagging in the wind this trip), but Dave said "Try anyways!".
In the end, I think the wind helped...look at the way the flags are flaring!
Note Half Dome in the distance. :-)
Mono Lake
The formations in the background are called "tufa". A long time ago, the lake level was higher and these formations were underwater. Fresh water ran down from the mountains in the distance, underground, ran under the lake, and then bubbled up into the lake, leaving sort of an upside-down stalagtite in the lake. Later, the lake level fell to its current level, leaving the formations high and dry.
Cool, huh?
Mono Lake
These beautiful flags were done by Phillip Bryan and are called "Fire Coral’. I thought they were the perfect compliment to the blue of the lake and sky, and the tufa formations.
It’s important to have the right flags to complement a natural and scenic wonder, wouldn’t you agree?
:-)
Las Vegas - Bellaggio Fountains
For anyone who hasn’t been to Las Vegas, these fountains are amazing. The fountains go maybe 80 feet in the air and are synchonized to music. Totally free! Check them out at night if you can.
Oh, and of course, flagging. :-)
Las Vegas - Bellaggio Fountains
Couldn’t resist doing a bit of flagging between shows.
I kept it short, of course. Didn’t want to get busted for performing without a license or some such.
Zion National Park - Outside the Park Lodge
This group appeared and vanished as a unit, but were really quite polite and appreciative. (I got applause...how can I complain?)
Looking at the picture now, I can see a different thought on each of the girl’s faces.
The ringleader was a bold one and had many questions, i.e. "Do you perform? Where? What is flagging like?" etc.
I wanted to let them try it but I couldn’t think of a way to manage giving all of them a lesson at once and still protect my flags, without it all descending into chaos.
Ah well. :-(
Zion National Park - Weeping Rock
At this spot, one is on a balcony *behind* a dripping rock face, with hanging plants.
Sedona, Arizona - Airport Mesa Energy Vortex
Many people claim that Sedona, Arizona has an unusually large number (6 or so) of spots where metaphysical energy is concentrated; some being more yin, some more yang, and others more neutral. Meditation, healing, and insights are supposed to be easier and more effective in these places.
I figured - well, if it’s good enough for people, it’s good enough for flags!
Sedona, Arizona - Airport Mesa Energy Vortex
Seriously, many people go to these spots to meditate or think, so I tried to do my flagging in tune with the nature of the place.
And the view, no matter what you think about the metaphysical aspects, is really quite amazing.
Sedona, Arizona - Airport Mesa Energy Vortex
This spot is called Airport Mesa Vortex, quite pragmatically since it’s near the airport. It’s the nearest one to downtown Sedona.
The other vortexes (vortices?) are supposed to have equally stunning vistas (usually sans flagging, I would guess). :-)
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