(above) 2005-04-26: 5700-ft. Panorama from Echo Rock, Mt. Wilson. West to South-East. This panorama was inspired by
MWOA's own panorama -- CLICK HERE to view.
(Tools used to assemble and tweak this panorama: PTA 3.0 with Autopano and Enblend plug-ins; Adobe Photoshop 2.0, Jasc PaintShop Pro 8 and Irfan).
(above) 2005-04-26: 5700-ft. Facing North-East at Echo Rock near summit of Mt. Wilson. Mount Baldy is in the center.
The Mt. Wilson telescopes are behind the camera. There is some haze (fog or smog) which curtails visibility somewhat.
This is a 55 mm image.
(above) 2005-04-26:
5700-ft. Facing North-East
at Echo Rock near summit of Mt. Wilson.
A note on my attire:
Skin cancer
is
the most-prevalent
from of cancer afflicting humankind. Even
in Southern California, I wear dark, full-sleeve
(close-knit fabric)
shirts, pants and a wide-brim
hat. UV-filtering sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen are also essential.
I also
wear biking
gloves
to
shield my hands (especially important when driving).
CLICK HERE for
more tips on skin cancer risk mitigation.
Keeping
one's calorie intake low
(but nutritious) also significantly
reduces
cancer risks (all types) and being thin helps to
keep
one cool,
even while wearing full sun-protective clothing* and hat.
* Note: There are some reports that suggest black
clothing may in fact be better than white for protecting skin tissue against UV.
There
are also some clothing companies claiming
that their apparel offers better SPF than ordinary clothing. TTBOMK, none
of
these claims
have
been tested or proved by non-profit or government agencies.