Fire in the Sky - meadow, Sequoia National Park.

So I just got back from backpacking in the Eastern Sierra for six days.  I'm super excited about the shots I got so I'll start by sharing this one. 

We originated at Horseshoe Meadow. We planned on doing a loop through Rocky Basin and up to Cottonwood Lakes but there was still too much snow to make it down to the Cottonwoods via New Army Pass so we decided to stay at this meadow...glad we did!

There was a small price to pay to see this vista however. This day we packed in from Chicken Spring Lake. 30 minutes into that hike a thunder storm roared in - in the most literal sense. We hiked through pouring rain for about two hours with lightning touching down all around us. One strike could not have been more than 1000 yards from us.

I was drenched but once we made it to our destination the rain stopped and eventually we got to witness what you see here. It was amazing.

I tried to figure out what meadow this is but can't seem to find a name for it. If anyone knows it would be a great help to put a name to it. It's basically at the junction of the PCT and Siberian Pass Trail.

Much, much more to come...

Jody and Stephanie's Wedding - Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes

Jody, Stephanie and I go all the way back to high school!  Their wedding was a little bit like a reunion for me.  They are such a fun couple.  This was one of the funnest weddings I've ever been to.  You'll see why...

I told her to pose with her hand on her hip for this shot and she did it the rest of the day.  Think someone has some modeling in her future...

Welcome to the Wayfarers Chapel in Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca.  They have more rules than they do seats but it's a pretty awesome venue overlooking the Pacific Ocean!

The moment they've all been waiting for...

I've never seen a bride break into the robot after their first kiss...there's a first time for everything!

Talk about enjoying the present moment!

After the Wayfarers Chapel we took a ride down to Shoreline Village in Long Beach and ran into Famous Daves...pig.  We had a little fun with him!

And we round out a fun day at the Reef in Long Beach.

And of course they danced their way into the reception!

Jody had to get prepared for the garter...then he had to get Stephanie prepared with a little lap dance!

And top it all of off with a little Folklorico dancing!

Congratulations to Jody and Stephanie!