Bristlecone Pine Forest Trip continued

Fire distroyed the Schulman Grove Visitor Center but many concerned citizens donated to the cause and now the new construction begins.  Two of the three trails that start at the burned site are still open.  I took the Discovery Trail.  At 9,000 feet at the trail head and heading up another 400 feet, about one mile was about all I could do.  It was a clear blue sky day with the sun already in setting position as I approached the trail. There was still a lot of contrast to deal with but by moving around a few trees that were on or near the trail, got me some colorful results.  The bristlecone pine grows only 6 to 8 weeks a year.  The twisting and turning it takes on that slow journey creates interesting forms and textures.  The sun was beginning to create longer shadows and brighter reds on the bark of the trees. Spring green in color were the short stubby needles of the bristlecone.  This combination made for some good photo work.  Today Janet Farnsworth visits the site.  More news is coming.