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Bill prepares his bike at Millpond Recreation Area near Bishop.
Bill prepares his bike at Millpond Recreation Area near Bishop.
Title
Bill prepares his bike at Millpond Recreation Area near Bishop.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₄₀₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 9:57:54 AM.
On Ed Powers Road.
On Ed Powers Road.
Title
On Ed Powers Road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 10:15:22 AM.
Passing through 5000 feet on CA168. View is toward Mount Humphreys.
Passing through 5000 feet on CA168.
Title
Passing through 5000 feet on CA168.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 10:27:15 AM.
Climbing CA168 toward Mount Humphreys.
Climbing CA168 toward Mount Humphreys.
Title
Climbing CA168 toward Mount Humphreys.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
79 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 10:29:23 AM.
Passing through 6000 feet.
Passing through 6000 feet.
Title
Passing through 6000 feet.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 10:36:10 AM.
Ugh! The road pitches upward ahead.
Ugh! The road pitches upward ahead.
Title
Ugh! The road pitches upward ahead.
Exposure
160, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length
100 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 10:45:33 AM.
Passing through 7000 feet.
Passing through 7000 feet.
Title
Passing through 7000 feet.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 10:48:36 AM.
Starting on South Lake Road.
Starting on South Lake Road.
Title
Starting on South Lake Road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 10:57:41 AM.
Some aspens are starting to change color near Bishop Creek Lodge.
Some aspens are starting to change color near Bishop Creek Lodge.
Title
Some aspens are starting to change color near Bishop Creek Lodge.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 11:09:25 AM.
Vagabond Peak (upper left) from South Lake Road.
Vagabond Peak (upper left) from South Lake Road.
Title
Vagabond Peak (upper left) from South Lake Road.
Exposure
200, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.9
Focal Length
100 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 11:12:15 AM.
Passing Parcher's Resort.
Passing Parcher's Resort.
Title
Passing Parcher's Resort.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 11:16:39 AM.
South Lake boat launch.
South Lake boat launch.
Title
South Lake boat launch.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 11:22:17 AM.
At South Lake Trailhead. Hurd Peak is in the background.
At South Lake Trailhead.
Title
At South Lake Trailhead.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 11:23:39 AM.
South Lake Trailhead detail.
South Lake Trailhead detail.
Title
South Lake Trailhead detail.
Exposure
250, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
88 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 11:24:02 AM.
Start of the trail from South Lake to Green Lake and beyond.
Start of the trail from South Lake to Green Lake and beyond.
Title
Start of the trail from South Lake to Green Lake and beyond.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 11:25:50 AM.
Descending South Lake Road toward Mount Tom.
Descending South Lake Road toward Mount Tom.
Title
Descending South Lake Road toward Mount Tom.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
61 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 11:44:45 AM.
Passing through Aspendell.
Passing through Aspendell.
Title
Passing through Aspendell.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 11:54:22 AM.
Climbing CA168 toward Lake Sabrina. The canyon reveals a narrow range of the Sierra Crest.
Climbing CA168 toward Lake Sabrina.
Title
Climbing CA168 toward Lake Sabrina.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 11:55:30 AM.
At Lake Sabrina
At Lake Sabrina
Title
At Lake Sabrina
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:05:43 PM.
Bill at Sabrina Basin Trailhead.
Bill at Sabrina Basin Trailhead.
Title
Bill at Sabrina Basin Trailhead.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:09:05 PM.
Climbing North Lake Road.
Climbing North Lake Road.
Title
Climbing North Lake Road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:13:46 PM.
Aspendell and CA168 below.
Aspendell and CA168 below.
Title
Aspendell and CA168 below.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:15:50 PM.
Most of North Lake Road is graded dirt and gravel.
Most of North Lake Road is graded dirt and gravel.
Title
Most of North Lake Road is graded dirt and gravel.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:15:53 PM.
Bill at North Lake Trailhead.
Bill at North Lake Trailhead.
Title
Bill at North Lake Trailhead.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/2.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:27:14 PM.
Descending North Lake Road back to CA168.
Descending North Lake Road back to CA168.
Title
Descending North Lake Road back to CA168.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
66 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:37:02 PM.
Wahboard pattern on North Lake Road.
Wahboard pattern on North Lake Road.
Title
Wahboard pattern on North Lake Road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:39:17 PM.
Descending North Lake Road toward CA168. Peaks on the Sierra Crest are visible in the background.
Descending North Lake Road toward CA168.
Title
Descending North Lake Road toward CA168.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:40:26 PM.
Starting my descent of CA168 back into Bishop.
Starting my descent of CA168 back into Bishop.
Title
Starting my descent of CA168 back into Bishop.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:44:21 PM.
Passing through Aspendell.
Passing through Aspendell.
Title
Passing through Aspendell.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:46:15 PM.
Descending CA168. White Mountain Peak is in the background.
Descending CA168.
Title
Descending CA168.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
100 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 12:52:48 PM.
Nearing the bottom of the descent of CA168. The big green patch in the distance is Bishop.
Nearing the bottom of the descent of CA168.
Title
Nearing the bottom of the descent of CA168.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 1:12:49 PM.
Westbound on South Round Valley Road. Wheeler Ridge is in the distance. Another cyclists passes opposite.
Westbound on South Round Valley Road.
Title
Westbound on South Round Valley Road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 1:31:07 PM.
Passing through Rovanna on Pine Creek Road.
Passing through Rovanna on Pine Creek Road.
Title
Passing through Rovanna on Pine Creek Road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 1:52:50 PM.
Climbing up Pine Creek Canyon.
Climbing up Pine Creek Canyon.
Title
Climbing up Pine Creek Canyon.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 2:07:41 PM.
Nearing the end of Pine Creek Road.
Nearing the end of Pine Creek Road.
Title
Nearing the end of Pine Creek Road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 2:16:40 PM.
Bill at Pine Creek Road gate.
Bill at Pine Creek Road gate.
Title
Bill at Pine Creek Road gate.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 2:20:43 PM.
Another side canyon on Wheeler Ridge.
Another side canyon on Wheeler Ridge.
Title
Another side canyon on Wheeler Ridge.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.5
Focal Length
34 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 2:35:08 PM.
Slot canyon on Wheeler Ridge.
Slot canyon on Wheeler Ridge.
Title
Slot canyon on Wheeler Ridge.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 2:38:52 PM.
Pine Creek Road descends more steeply toward Round Valley.
Pine Creek Road descends more steeply toward Round Valley.
Title
Pine Creek Road descends more steeply toward Round Valley.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/7.1
Focal Length
68 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 2:39:23 PM.
Descending through Rovanna.
Descending through Rovanna.
Title
Descending through Rovanna.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 2:50:04 PM.
Starting up Old Sherwin Grade Road.
Starting up Old Sherwin Grade Road.
Title
Starting up Old Sherwin Grade Road.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
75 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 3:07:58 PM.
Passing through the community of Paradise... ...where it was as hot as hell today.
Passing through the community of Paradise...
Title
Passing through the community of Paradise...
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/6.3
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 3:19:54 PM.
View down into Round Valley and Toward Mount Tom (13652 ft).
View down into Round Valley and Toward Mount Tom (13652 ft).
Title
View down into Round Valley and Toward Mount Tom (13652 ft).
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 3:20:57 PM.
Bill climbing out of Paradise.
Bill climbing out of Paradise.
Title
Bill climbing out of Paradise.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 3:21:28 PM.
A short descent into Lower Rock Creek Canyon.
A short descent into Lower Rock Creek Canyon.
Title
A short descent into Lower Rock Creek Canyon.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/4.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 3:33:19 PM.
Climbing through Lower Rock Creek Canyon.
Climbing through Lower Rock Creek Canyon.
Title
Climbing through Lower Rock Creek Canyon.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/2.5
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 3:36:11 PM.
BIll at Tom's Place.
BIll at Tom's Place.
Title
BIll at Tom's Place.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 3:50:12 PM.
Climbing out of Lower Rock Creek Canyon.
Climbing out of Lower Rock Creek Canyon.
Title
Climbing out of Lower Rock Creek Canyon.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/3.2
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 4:08:47 PM.
Descending Old Sherwin Grade Road into Round Valley. Mount Tom is at the right.
Descending Old Sherwin Grade Road into Round Valley.
Title
Descending Old Sherwin Grade Road into Round Valley.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
84 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 4:14:36 PM.
Pine Creek Canyon (left) is deep and narrow.
Pine Creek Canyon (left) is deep and narrow.
Title
Pine Creek Canyon (left) is deep and narrow.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.6
Focal Length
61 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 4:16:51 PM.
Descending through Paradise. ...where it was as hot as hell today.
Descending through Paradise.
Title
Descending through Paradise.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/5.0
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 4:20:22 PM.
Lower Rock Creek Day Use Area in Paradise.
Lower Rock Creek Day Use Area in Paradise.
Title
Lower Rock Creek Day Use Area in Paradise.
Exposure
125, ¹⁄₁₂₅₀ sec at f/2.8
Focal Length
28 mm
Camera and Lens
SONY DSC-RX100 28-100mm F1.8-4.9
Datetime
Image captured on September 13, 2026 at 4:22:32 PM.
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