Photos taken by Katherine Hemond.
www.hemondink.com

Friday, August 30, 2013

Super "Fresh" Friday: Grand Canyon



3 nights & 4 days of back country fun from the Grand Canyon North Rim down to the Colorado and back up.
With many incredible stops along the way!


THANKS TO  TOM & TODD FOR BEING THE MOST AMAZING GUIDES EVER. ANYONE WHO IS INTERESTED IN A GUIDED BACKPACKING TRIP INTO THE GRAND CANYON THESE ARE YOUR GUYS!
 IT WAS UNMISTAKABLY THE BEST ADVENTURE I HAVE EVER HAD.

CHECK OUT WHAT THE JOURNEY ENTAILS
(NORTH RIM ITINERARY): http://www.rei.com/adventures/trips/weekend/gcb.html









{storm on the Esplanade} 


{canyon acapella}



{water"fall" fun}


{eventually, everyone poops}



I feel incredibly grateful for the role my sisters play in my life. What better way to celebrate our friendship than clearing our minds of time and distraction and being reminded of this world's beauty.

I am still brought to tears thinking about how much I loved being in the Canyon,  meeting new people and being reunited with Tom! I've  been distracted all week replaying memories over and over in my head.

Can you believe it was one week ago that we were half way into our second day? Where does time go?

I hope you enjoy a small preview into the many photo/video memories of our trip...



Now that's what I call multi-tasking!
Unbelievable beauty around every bend. My heart still skips a beat.
Trusty Owl Eyes watching over us!
Of course the macro had to make an appearance :)

1/320 sec at f/6.3, ISO 200
60mm macro
1/800 sec at f/13, ISO 200
60mm macro

Strike a pose.


Miss you sisters!


Friday, August 9, 2013

Fresh Friday: Aug 9

I was absolutely amazed at the camouflage pattern on this Cicada - it looks exactly like military camo! Can you believe Cicada's live under the ground for 13 or 17 years - depending on the type - to then surface to mate and live only a few weeks above ground? This bug is extraordinary! 
1/80 sec at f/9, ISO 1000
60mm macro