View Full Version : 110 miles into my NOBO thru, let me share some pics
SGTJones
05-18-2016, 16:44
Hi! In Franklin taking the evening off. At the lazy hiker brewery drinking beer and waiting for the food truck to open.
Pics from first week: https://imgur.com/a/2bOJr
Pics from last three days: https://imgur.com/a/hoViO
View at mile 100.1 Albert Mountain tower
https://youtu.be/aWqs5RcGoWw
Posting as I go to Instagram @jackjonesHG
Biggest lesson so far... Don't worry! I was so concerned about my pack weight, if I had the right gear, etc etc etc. You'll figure everything out. Don't stress.
StuartCairnie
05-18-2016, 16:47
SGTJones Thanks so much for the awesome pics and the advice, right now 2017 seems so far off :) Good luck with your hike.
Cheers
Stuart
Mr. Bumpy
05-18-2016, 16:55
Hi! In Franklin taking the evening off. At the lazy hiker brewery drinking beer and waiting for the food truck to open.
That sounds like a great place to be! As for me, I'll be leaving work soon.
bigcranky
05-18-2016, 16:58
Nice work, and I recognize a lot of those locations. Great stuff.
left52side
05-18-2016, 17:22
right now 2017 seems so far off :) Good luck with your hike.
Boy does it ever....
I am thinking about A SHT trip in September just to fix the jones until next march.
I will have to see financially where I am at by then but considering I am over half way to my goal of 5000 for the trip then I think I will be fine if I can keep from buying gear all the time lol.
And yes awesome pictures thanks so much for sharing.
ChrisJackson
05-18-2016, 17:45
Really good photos! Like, really really good.
Greenlight
05-18-2016, 17:58
Thank you for making me want to quit my job, cash out my 401k, and throw my pack in the cargo hold of a Greyhound bus to Georgia.
Hi! In Franklin taking the evening off. At the lazy hiker brewery drinking beer and waiting for the food truck to open.
Pics from first week: https://imgur.com/a/2bOJr
Pics from last three days: https://imgur.com/a/hoViO
Posting as I go to Instagram @jackjonesHG
Biggest lesson so far... Don't worry! I was so concerned about my pack weight, if I had the right gear, etc etc etc. You'll figure everything out. Don't stress.
r2davis65
05-18-2016, 18:11
Awesome pics.
Great pics. Thanks for sharing.
Surprised to see so many hammocks. Has hanging become that commonplace on the AT?
Uncle Joe
05-18-2016, 20:46
Great pics!
Love the pictures though I can't imagine staying in that shelter.
SWODaddy
05-18-2016, 21:29
Great pictures. Tell us more about your camera equipment.
smoovoperator
05-18-2016, 22:23
These are great pictures! Yes, please. What equipment are you using for these beautiful pictures. I just did a sobo section through tinker cliffs, and McAfee knob, and there were a pretty good number of hammocks.
You definitely have an "eye" for the photogenic! Thank you! I look forward to seeing more on Instagram!
Hi! In Franklin taking the evening off. At the lazy hiker brewery drinking beer and waiting for the food truck to open.
Pics from first week: https://imgur.com/a/2bOJr
Pics from last three days: https://imgur.com/a/hoViO
Posting as I go to Instagram @jackjonesHG
Biggest lesson so far... Don't worry! I was so concerned about my pack weight, if I had the right gear, etc etc etc. You'll figure everything out. Don't stress.
Nice pictures...just curious, what camera are you using?
Good luck with your hike!
SGTJones
05-19-2016, 09:08
Thanks for the nice feedback everyone! For camera equipment I have a Canon 70D(shooting video for a documentary), 10-18mm lens and 50mm prime. Editing with light room on my phone. Trailpix tripod. Peak design capture pro to hang the camera on my pack at quick access.
SGTJones
05-19-2016, 09:43
Added a video from Albert Mountain, cloud were rolling in, gorgeous day.
https://youtu.be/aWqs5RcGoWw
Classy camera ....way out of my price range, plus I'd be too concerned about the wet-humidity factor...great shots though!
MtDoraDave
05-20-2016, 07:13
A good camera does not make a good photographer. You, sir, are a good phototgrapher. Thanks for inspiring me to take better shots... I'm going to steal some of your ideas next time out. :)
SGTJones
05-20-2016, 11:00
A good camera does not make a good photographer. You, sir, are a good phototgrapher. Thanks for inspiring me to take better shots... I'm going to steal some of your ideas next time out. :)
Wow I am humbled by your comment :) I just take a lot of pics and some turn out well.
I did meet John MacLean in Rathskeller yesterday I n Franklin. He has some amazing shots and gave me an impromptu photography lesson. The universe works in amazing ways.
Here's his website his cloud/sun shots are so good.
www.johnmaclean.com
Well done and I hope you continue to post.
Ashepabst
05-20-2016, 18:01
who's that kitty?
Trillium
05-20-2016, 18:25
WOW; those are AWESOME! Thanks for sharing. I echo the above comment hoping you continue to post more pics as you continue on your journey.
TwoSpirits
05-20-2016, 19:43
Outstanding!