OFFICIAL Kings Canyon Camp Swank Thread

[innerSpaceman]

Originally Posted by MouseWife

Has anyone thought of making a Camp Swank book, like, on Shutterfly or something like that? A printed one? A book with captions and all would be sooo cool.

Now that there's been two of 'em, I'm gonna turn my extensive collection of (other people's) Swank Camp photos into slideshows with music.

A book would be sweet, but it would be prohibitive to print out all those photos. The slides timed to music will be very nice though (ha, when they are finished sometime just before Swank Camp 3).



ETA: Hmmm, what do those services charge to print out a book with say, 200 photographs??

[~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.

[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]

Most of the people I know in Oakhurst do visit Yosemite, but only in the off season when it's not such a zoo. They also take advantage of the thousands of other extraordinary Sierra sights that don't get the attention they deserve because of their proximity to Yosemite. My Brother and SIL have taken me to some really fantastic and deserted places in the mountains.

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Most of the people I know in Oakhurst do visit Yosemite, but only in the off season when it's not such a zoo. They also take advantage of the thousands of other extraordinary Sierra sights that don't get the attention they deserve because of their proximity to Yosemite. My Brother and SIL have taken me to some really fantastic and deserted places in the mountains.

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.

[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.

[Not Afraid]

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

[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.

[MouseWife]

If it is done with a company, perhaps they'd offer discounts for multiple orders?

I agree. I love prints. I printed up some from out last trips and plan to knock down some of the kids photos and make a wall of photos from our trips.

I haven't made any larger than 8x10, though. But, with some of those online services, the prices are very reasonable so I just need to find the right shot and decide how big I want to go.

And, thank you NA for the info on those locations. I like off season, too. :0)

[Not Afraid]

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