Driving Along the Lost Coast - the photographer

@Jeff: Well - looks as though we both could use a few more outings. Meanwhile, Jeff - I just took a peek at your profile which shows you unwrapping a brand new camera - and still no smile. Here's suggesting you work on that - I know it's in there!

@yz: Thanks, YZ - there is much to see...

@Paco Díaz: Good morning Francisco - thanks. It's the 70-200 IS. A heavy beast but worth it's weight.

@Chris: That's me Chris - the west coast thrill seeker. Ironically - a car actually did come along (from behind my nephew's position) - and fussed at him about the car being parked in the middle of the highway. Yup, I'd created a major traffic problem - no doubt about it!

@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne - et nous continuons le long de la vie longue et en tournant la route.

@shroom: Hey, shroom - to me the camera is as an instrument to a musician. The only time I'm unsettled is when it is not with me. Click...

@MontereyJohn: You were making similar noises about another shooters lens down by Moss Landing a few months back. Might I suggest it is time you treated yourself ?

@MrsAmber: Indeed - it was Alun - and Jeff (his very own self) wrote to suggest that in his response. I have begun a campaign with Alun and Anthony to get this man to smile. Any suggestions?

@sherri: Not a self-portrait. It was taken by (and credited to) - my nephew, Tim, who was along with me on this adventure.

@LauraS: It was beautiful - but (as we'll see) - the sky began pouring rain in less than one hour.

@shroom: Oh, shroom - I get inspiration from so many members of this AM3 Community - including you. 'Just happy to be part of the experience. As to that leg of mine - I couldn't figure out what you were talking about and had to go back to the post. It is an optical illusion with the cuff on the Levi's. Both of these feet were firmly on the asphalt. I have a propensity for falling off of mountains and hillsides. No 'minx' act for me.

@DenisSm: Hey Denis - that tripod was right where it was supposed to be - under the camera that my nephew was using to take this sharp picture of his handsome uncle. Ya gotta teach 'em young and right.

@Alun Lambert: He's credited, Alun - my nephew Timothy Phillips has 'The Beast'..

@Fliss: Hey there, Fliss - nice to hear from you. Spend more time away from that desk. Life is very short and that desk will stay put 'til you get back.

@Viewfinder: That young man has fine energy. We had a good trip.

@Scott Schilling: Thanks for the thought - but save your money, Scott - I'd never wear it. As you can plainly see - I'm a bit of a fashion snob when out doing these shoots.

@Anthony Lambert: That vision of Jeff's search is - in of of itself - is quite a picture!