OFFICIAL Kings Canyon Camp Swank Thread

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

I would like to learn more about the hwy 49. We just don't spend enough time exploring that as we are usually pressed for time to get to the next destination.

Or, Bass Lake {is that what it is called?}. Is that worthy of time? And, of course, the many places to visit if you exit out the Lee Vining way.

And, anyone do the lakes around Mammoth? I just can't seem to find this horse ranch/camp/resort? we passed along the way to Ruby Lake. And, for some reason, when I google it, I encounter a lot of problems. But, it is southwest {I believe} of Toms' Place/Lake Crowley and one of many gem-named lakes.

I've spent lots of time at Bass Lake, both camping and hanging out. It's primarialy a recreation lake in the Summer, so lots of speed boats and water skiing. There are bald eagles that live by the lake and are wonderful to see. We stayed at the Pines for a week when we got married and, since it was off season, we had the area to ourselves which was wonderful.

Mariposa on 49 is a wonderful little town. My wedding ring is from a jeweler in Mariposa. It is an old gold mining town and has a wonderful little museum as well as some great little fun shops. We often take a day trip to Mariposa when we're in Oakhurst.

Highway 120 is one of my favorites in California. I love the high country and Yosemite is simple astounding in that area. Lee Vining is a sparse place to camp. There aren't many trees surrounding the area.

Mammoth used to be a wonderful little town but they've been building it up over the past 10 years and it's become more like chi-chi Aspen. It has last it's charm for me. However, there are still many other lovely spots in the Eastern Sierras that are worth exploring. And, a trip up the White Mountains to see the Bristlecone Pines - the oldest living thing on earth - is wonderful. Not to mention fantastic views of the Sierras jutting from the earth.

[~MS~]

It really depends on how many photos you'd want per page Steve. I did one with 24 pages - so 12 sheets of paper because they count each side. I had 2/3/4 photos on some some I did collages and a few were full page one picture. My cost for the book came to about 49.00 plus tax/shipping. You can shop around and see which one has the best 'deal going' all of them have free downloads for their program. Some allow more editing/text/journaling freedom than others.

[Ponine]

Originally Posted by ~MS~

coming out of lurk mode here, the photos are awesome, and there is a free digital scrapbook software online by Creative memories that you can download and drag/drop the photos into premade templates, you can swap pages around to put the template you want on the page you want, you get it all done, upload it to creative memoriees and then people can order them. They have hard cover ones and they just came out with a new 5x7 one that has soft cover. I've made the books thru snapfish, ofoto and CM and of the 3 the CM is the most professional, nicest book. I have the upgraded (read paid for it version) of the software and LOVE it.

Edited to add, there are several other choices for online books like that as well, a little research by someone you guys could figure out which would be the pricepoint you guys are looking for. I haven't done one by winkflash but they offer discounts on a fairly regular basis.

ah... and THIS is why I was hoping to get ALL the pics in one place. Without having to download them all one by one.

And ISM, it depends... we can fit TONS of photos in the different books depending on the software. Have a 4x6 and 14 1x2's on the same page....

But in my experience, the books run at least $25 for a decent book.
I'll check the CM pricing.

eta: costco tends to have a discount sometimes with one of the companies too.

[MouseWife]

Don't know but I like ~MS~ idea of doing it with online programs ourselves and then maybe just creating spiral books? Maybe?

BUT

A photo cd set to music...well, now, that would be nice!!! Can you put captions? I ask because not everyone knows everyone or where places are.

But, anything is so time consuming. I meant to make one for our 25th, never did. Now I have the idea to make one for the Hubsters' 50th later this year....Um....I have about 6 months. {don't make any bets I get it done...}

[Not Afraid]

Mac offers a great publishing function. Flippyshark used it a few Christmases ago to make a wonderful travel memoir.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

It would be kinda cool if someone combined all of the Camp Swank 2008 pics all in one place. That would be neat.

I haven't posted the one picture combining the two idols from this year's weenie roast

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Mammoth used to be a wonderful little town but they've been building it up over the past 10 years and it's become more like chi-chi Aspen. It has last it's charm for me. However, there are still many other lovely spots in the Eastern Sierras that are worth exploring. And, a trip up the White Mountains to see the Bristlecone Pines - the oldest living thing on earth - is wonderful. Not to mention fantastic views of the Sierras jutting from the earth.

I want to check out Tamarack Lodge

[innerSpaceman]

Ooooh, I'm so excited. One of the things I hate about the digital revolution in photography is the end of the photo book. I believe most photos are displayed to best advantage when they are with other photos.

For instance, scenery shots are often beautiful, but relatively uninteresting to a viewer in compared to "people" shots. Combing both in a page lets the eye wander freely from one to the other, and creative layouts often bring out the best in color, subjects and variety.

I haven't done any of that since the film age ended. Though my more laborious replacement of creating slide shows with detailed timing set to music is a unique and suitably expressive way to display photographs.



But I'll check into the book services. Could be promising.

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

I haven't posted the one picture combining the two idols from this year's weenie roast

Oh, but I love that photo.


If you're not going to link to it, can you send it to me, please.

[Not Afraid]

Yes, Tamarack sounds promising as does Glacier Lodge out of Big Pine.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

Oh, but I love that photo.

I'll get it up (the photo that is).

I remembered to bring my card reader to work (where my computer STILL is), but forgot the camera (with the card).