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Whitney Portal Day Park

© Denny E. Barnes
Deluxe Website: debarnesphotography.com

Whitney Portal Day Park

Uploaded: April 11, 2011

Description

Whitney Portal is also bear country. Signs here say you must use the bear proof boxes for food storage and if you leave you vehicle with open food in it, it will be towed. Bears can be a real problem and have severally damaged vehicles here....

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 6.00 mm, Model: KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 11, 2011

The road reached Whitney Portal in 1936. Previously, the place was called Hunter Flat in honor of William L. Hunter, an Owens Valley pioneer. The road was used in scenes in at least two American feature films, High Sierra (1941), with Humphrey Bogart and Ida Lupino, and The Long, Long Trailer (1954) with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz....
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Monnie Ryan April 11, 2011

Gorgeous scene, Denny, and appreciate the background info as well! I saw the Lucy-Desi film, but it was so long ago I don't remember much! #9345230

Robert R. Goodman April 11, 2011

Hi Denny,What a beautiful drive this would be.Sure would be nice to see some pine trees.Stunning capture my friend.LOL!!My cactus are getting a little bit old to look at!!!! #9345250

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 11, 2011

Both great captures and terrific info too!! #9345264

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 11, 2011

WOW!! I've never seen this before. The road takes you right in. Beautiful snow capped mountains and interesting info. #9345332

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 11, 2011

Thank you very much Monnie, Bobby, Jeff and Tammy! If you are a strong hiker you can make Whitney's summit in about 6 to 7 hours. Permits are required and the waiting list is long..... #9345392

Patti Coblentz April 11, 2011

This must be an amazing road to drive, Denny...your image is spectacular with a fantastic dof winding through the mountains! #9345399

Ron McEwan April 11, 2011

This is my kind of country Denny, your description turns on my, "want to get out and go button". Beautiful shots both of them. #9345457

Mike Clime April 11, 2011

Pretty capture and nice vanishing point with the road, Denny! #9345516

John Connolly April 11, 2011

This looks like an amazing place to visit Denny! The mountain grandure and forest picnic area are really inviting! Thanks for all the info also! #9345685

Tammy Espino April 11, 2011

Awesome!!!! :) #9345707

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 11, 2011

Thank you ever so much Patti, Ron, Mike, John and Tammy! #9345957

Robert K. Bemus level-classic April 11, 2011

Great comp and detail, Denny!! Love that winding road...have not been up in the Sierras in years...not scared of bears but as you know, scared of heights...haha #9346143

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 11, 2011

Gorgeous scene, Denny, captured perfectly! #9346163

Ellen Hodges April 12, 2011

Super gorgeous pov and scene in both images, Denny! Sooooo beautiful and interesting!! #9346369

Jack Ryan April 12, 2011

Spectacular...both the location and your photo of it. So very well done...as always. #9346874

Marty Straub April 12, 2011

Man, you get around to some amazing locations, Denny, and always come away with some amazing compostions. Love the turning lane and how you composed it to bring us in to the scene. #9347027

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe April 12, 2011

Thanks ever so much Robert, Ann, Ellen, Jack and Marty! #9347093

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