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Favorite SJ Photos – Summer 2009

Matthew DiPietro — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:51:36 +0000

I’m just learning the ropes with my new SLR, but I gotta say I’m having a blast with it and I’m rather proud of these shots. These are my summer 2009 “keepers.” Whadyathink?

I Won! Wend Magazines’s Friday Photo Contest

Matthew DiPietro — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:31:53 +0000

Well folks, it's official. Sierra Journal has arrived. Today the expansive editorial and photography staff has been recognized by Wend Magazine. Our photo "Mount Dana Reflection" (below), was chosen as the winner of this week's F

Expect a Banner Wildflower Season in Sierra Nevada

Matthew DiPietro — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:17:03 +0000

Time to break out the macro lens (or, at least, flip the little dial to macro mode) to get those beautiful close-ups of our famous Sierra Nevada wildflowers.

The SF Chronicle is predicting a banner wildflower season in the region du

Photo of the Week – Tioga Lake

Matthew DiPietro — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:15:29 +0000

Tenaya Peak’s Northwest Buttress

Matthew DiPietro — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:11:51 +0000

Two thoughts on Tenaya Peak's Northwest Buttress:

1. GREAT climb for beginners out there who are looking to learn the ropes on multi-pitch alpine rock.

2. GREAT early-season climb for working out the winter bugs.

Desert and Sierra Wildflower Slideshow

Matthew DiPietro — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:02:59 +0000

Ah Spring! Here's a very cool story and sideshow from OC Register on spring wildflower blooms in Death Valley and the Sierra Nevada. I'm still lamenting the approaching end of ski season, but this certainly makes me yearn for spring and su