I have been inspired and Instructed by your videos. Congratulations on your success. I just got back from my first overnight backpacking trip (57yo) with my son's and a couple friends. We climbed Blood MTN. in Georgia and camped overnight. I have muscle pain in my legs but tears of joy in my eyes. My son made your date bars and they were the best. I share your videos and your inspiration.
Wow, thank you for your kind words. I hope your legs heal quickly so you can go do it all over again. I'm glad your son liked the energy bars. The chocolate version are like high-density brownies.
Fascinating stories told with great charisma and charm. I adored the Codiwomple video, a compelling and uplifting watch. Nice to hear some more details behind some of the images.
Thanks so much! Your words make me very happy. That documentary showed me that I was not alone; that there were others in the world you shared my hopes and fears. Happy Trails.
Congratulations & thank you AK for sharing your soul touching art. Through your lens you have truly captured the essence & natural beauty that inspires the desire to get out in nature. One never knows if life will bring us back to special places & times. A photo captures cherished moments forever. So appreciate your sharing yours. Best Always to you, Flash & followers. ~Bob V
Thank you, Bob. You just never know when those special moments will happen. That sunset surprised us, and it totally transformed our fatigue into wonder. That's the beautiful thing about the PCT.
I actually hadn’t realized you won that contest. Congratulations!!! 🎉 I really enjoyed this video, and I really enjoy your philosophical thoughts. Half way through your video I said to myself, “The PCT really touched your soul”. I’ve said that before, but it is evident, and it is awesome. Great stuff.
Thank you Glen. The PCT was just one of those adventures that has long-term impacts. I was thinking today that because of the PCT, I have a "go for it" attitude. Each day that I'm alive is a gift, and I better not squander the day. That attitude was shaped by the PCT.
@@akwild1 What you’re saying is awesome. I look forward to following in your footsteps. Our life’s experiences truly shape us, and it’s an amazing revelation to know we can choose what some of them are. You’re an inspiring individual. Thank You for sharing what you do.
Such an amazing honor! You have a gift not only in capturing a moment in pictures, but also in words! It's true, there is something about the PCT that calls you back again and again - whether revisiting a memory, or the trail itself! I so enjoy your videography and photos. Keep it up! Mt. Thielsen - when we camped there last summer it was rainy and we barely saw the peak when the clouds cleared for a moment. It's a peak my son summited with his buddies when he was in his early 20s. He tells the story of his pack on his back and wondering why he didn't just leave it at a lower elevation before scrambling up the loose rock to the top. Anyway, it's a story that brought that mountain to life. Hope you'll be able to go back and try it yourself! Just leave your pack at the bottom!
Thank you, Maureen I appreciate your support and your example. I’m thankful for all your contributions to this channel. I know you’ve helped inspire other would-be hikers to get out. Mt. Thielsen is one of my favorite places in Oregon. If you go just above the waterfall, cross the creek, and up a steep hill, there’s the best place to camp. Simply divine. I’d like to climb the peak one day.
Thanks for explaining your journey. It's encouraging me to keep up hope. I love hiking, but have been recovering from an illness for a few weeks and am somewhat discouraged about it. The views of your hike along with the award winning photo(s imho) has helped improve the dreary day I've been having. I love the wild, maybe not the snake part though. I'm with Flash about snakes.
Hi Wendy. Most of us have felt the way you do. My hope is you will find more inspiration on this channel to help you reach your goal. We’re all in this together.
Oh my gosh! You are such an inspiration! I really look forward to every one of your videos. Thank you so much. And congratulations on winning the photo contest. Any tips and info you can share about video & photography is appreciated. I have a go pro, phone & a camera. I have videos and photos but am struggling to find a work flow to create my story.
Thank you so much!! I’m struggling to figure out the best topics to cover on digital storytelling. Would you explain exactly what you mean by workflow, and I’ll try to help. Thank you for watching.
Ray, you can say you're not a professional, but, I've seen plenty of professional photography that wasn't as nice as the shot you showed on here. Dwayne
I have been inspired and Instructed by your videos. Congratulations on your success. I just got back from my first overnight backpacking trip (57yo) with my son's and a couple friends. We climbed Blood MTN. in Georgia and camped overnight. I have muscle pain in my legs but tears of joy in my eyes. My son made your date bars and they were the best. I share your videos and your inspiration.
Wow, thank you for your kind words. I hope your legs heal quickly so you can go do it all over again. I'm glad your son liked the energy bars. The chocolate version are like high-density brownies.
Congratulations! Beautiful Pictures!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations!!!!! Love this video.❤❤
Thank you!! I appreciate it.
So beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing, Ray!
Thank you Ben. It was my pleasure.
Fascinating stories told with great charisma and charm. I adored the Codiwomple video, a compelling and uplifting watch. Nice to hear some more details behind some of the images.
Thanks so much! Your words make me very happy. That documentary showed me that I was not alone; that there were others in the world you shared my hopes and fears. Happy Trails.
Congratulations! Love the story behind the photo.
Thank you, I appreciate your kind words.
As you mentioned to me before, even you get luck sometimes. Well, i think that's how many of the greatest things in life come along.
Thank you. I think when you adopt a “go for it” attitude, great things can happen. Thank you for watching.
Congratulations on a wonderful photo and winning the photo contest. The photo is spectacular!
Thanks Bob. These days I really pay attention to the delicious light; it’s the catnip of photography.
Wonderful pics and stories, thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.
Congratulations! Your photos are so beautiful. You really capture the trail. Thank you for sharing your photos and the stories behind them.
Absolutely. Thank you for watching. Sometimes the light is just right.
As always great shots and love the pics! Congratulations on your well deserved win!
Thank you, Ron. I appreciate it. I want to also thank the light for showing up that day.
Congratulations & thank you AK for sharing your soul touching art. Through your lens you have truly captured the essence & natural beauty that inspires the desire to get out in nature. One never knows if life will bring us back to special places & times. A photo captures cherished moments forever. So appreciate your sharing yours. Best Always to you, Flash & followers. ~Bob V
Thank you, Bob. You just never know when those special moments will happen. That sunset surprised us, and it totally transformed our fatigue into wonder. That's the beautiful thing about the PCT.
Magnificent!
Thank you!
I actually hadn’t realized you won that contest. Congratulations!!! 🎉 I really enjoyed this video, and I really enjoy your philosophical thoughts. Half way through your video I said to myself, “The PCT really touched your soul”. I’ve said that before, but it is evident, and it is awesome. Great stuff.
Thank you Glen. The PCT was just one of those adventures that has long-term impacts. I was thinking today that because of the PCT, I have a "go for it" attitude. Each day that I'm alive is a gift, and I better not squander the day. That attitude was shaped by the PCT.
@@akwild1 What you’re saying is awesome. I look forward to following in your footsteps. Our life’s experiences truly shape us, and it’s an amazing revelation to know we can choose what some of them are. You’re an inspiring individual. Thank You for sharing what you do.
Wonderful! Congratulations!!!
Thank you! Happy Trails.
Such an amazing honor! You have a gift not only in capturing a moment in pictures, but also in words! It's true, there is something about the PCT that calls you back again and again - whether revisiting a memory, or the trail itself! I so enjoy your videography and photos. Keep it up! Mt. Thielsen - when we camped there last summer it was rainy and we barely saw the peak when the clouds cleared for a moment. It's a peak my son summited with his buddies when he was in his early 20s. He tells the story of his pack on his back and wondering why he didn't just leave it at a lower elevation before scrambling up the loose rock to the top. Anyway, it's a story that brought that mountain to life. Hope you'll be able to go back and try it yourself! Just leave your pack at the bottom!
Thank you, Maureen I appreciate your support and your example. I’m thankful for all your contributions to this channel. I know you’ve helped inspire other would-be hikers to get out. Mt. Thielsen is one of my favorite places in Oregon. If you go just above the waterfall, cross the creek, and up a steep hill, there’s the best place to camp. Simply divine. I’d like to climb the peak one day.
@@akwild1 we camped on the other side of the trail before you cross the creek, but the campsite you stayed at sounds amazing!
That was amazing. Thank you for sharing. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for explaining your journey. It's encouraging me to keep up hope. I love hiking, but have been recovering from an illness for a few weeks and am somewhat discouraged about it. The views of your hike along with the award winning photo(s imho) has helped improve the dreary day I've been having. I love the wild, maybe not the snake part though. I'm with Flash about snakes.
Hi Wendy. Most of us have felt the way you do. My hope is you will find more inspiration on this channel to help you reach your goal. We’re all in this together.
Oh my gosh! You are such an inspiration! I really look forward to every one of your videos. Thank you so much. And congratulations on winning the photo contest.
Any tips and info you can share about video & photography is appreciated. I have a go pro, phone & a camera. I have videos and photos but am struggling to find a work flow to create my story.
Thank you so much!! I’m struggling to figure out the best topics to cover on digital storytelling. Would you explain exactly what you mean by workflow, and I’ll try to help. Thank you for watching.
Thanks! My reply was a little too wordy , so I sent an email. 😊
Ray, you can say you're not a professional, but, I've seen plenty of professional photography that wasn't as nice as the shot you showed on here.
Dwayne
Thanks brother. I love capturing moments. Your photos are looking awesome, too. You have a good eye for detail and how to frame pics.