Richard--excellent photos--thanks for posting for us in LA that wonder what is happening on Whitney.
I really think you should consider becoming a professional mountain photographer, especially after seeing the photos you took of our Orizaba trip.
Thanks Lori. I learned a long time ago that it's hard to document a climb if you don't force yourself to pull the camera out lot.
(And a short story:) In my late teens, I wanted to be another Galen Rowell (I figured it would be the easy way to get invited on expeditions and in those days, you had to be invited.) and actually took some art and photography classes in college. It didn't take more than the first group presentation to realize that there are a lot of artists/photographers out there who are a lot more talented than I am.
It is a fun hobby and it feels good when people enjoy the work.