Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.


Last viewed - PHOTO OF THE DAY plus
DSC_0003-2_943x659.jpg
Met these fine folks at Big Shoals Falls, NC412 viewsGet hooked on photographing waterfalls, your life will change.Mar 20, 2019 at 11:14 PM
DSC_0020_943x625.jpg
HARPER'S CREEK FAMILY430 viewsMet these two families on the trail to Harper,s Creek Falls, NC.

Hope you enjoyed the falls as much as we did.
Mar 20, 2019 at 11:14 PM
MULTNOMAH__FRIENDS_943x625.jpg
Multnomah Friends456 viewsMet these young folks at Multnomah Falls, OR before the tourist woke up.Mar 19, 2019 at 05:03 AM
DSC_0356-2_943x632.jpg
Backside 512 viewsThe East facing side of Mt. Rainier, Wa. You can't see this side from Seattle.Mar 15, 2019 at 11:37 PM
BEST_OF_THE_KNOB-1-4_943x619.jpg
LOOKING GLASS ROCK534 viewsLocated near Brevard, NC and a moderate 7 mile hike, round trip, is one of the most scenic views along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Set this one aside for when it is not covered in ice and just go do it.
Mar 15, 2019 at 11:37 PM
FAM_(1_of_1)_884x497.jpg
BJ's family492 viewsBJ, the CO around here, comes from a family of seven children, each graduating from college.

The family includes a former Mayor, Teachers, Kobota dealership owner, Trail Consultant, Senior center administrator assistant, executive aide at a major university, educational TV management and Green Beret Colonel, and one worn out engineer whom the U.S.Coast Guard gave up on after he was found stowed away on an ancient aircraft for twenty years.
One Sister is missing and presumed lost at sea.
Mar 15, 2019 at 11:36 PM
DSC_0041_586x884.jpg
OA standing at the base of The Great Wall 501 viewsJust to give an idea of how big The Great Wall Of Panthertown is I stood at its base. THe photographer here, Barclay, placed me in peril below the wall in a rock fall area.Mar 15, 2019 at 11:36 PM
DSC_0061_586x884.jpg
Roaming Knob Camping534 viewsThe wall is about 300 ft high and the Roaming Knob, shown here camping with family members, is about 5 ft tall.

Go there in Winter, it is worth the moderate hike. Summer brings lots of leaves to block ones view.
Mar 15, 2019 at 11:36 PM
LONELY_SENTINEL.jpg
Lonely Sentinel622 viewsI stand a little ragged and torn, maybe even a little worn but, I stand............ a Lonely Sentinel.Mar 11, 2019 at 05:02 PM
     
9 files on 1 page(s)