Big a$$ lobster

I did a bit of diving this summer, and down in Rockport, MA, I came across this beast.

My dive light is about 3'' in diameter and 7'' long.
I think the little guy on the left (which is just a bit smaller than one you'd find on your dinner plate) is picking the wrong fight.

after a long break

Only a brief instant in geological time, but a few months in reality, and an eternity in internet time. Whatever your timescale of choice, we're back.

Here's a picture of Tanaya lake in Tuolomne meadows, in Yosemite:
I was here at the end of August to visit Matt, who's working search and rescue out there. Sweet gig.

From Tuolomne National Park