Jim Bridwell El Capitan Yosemite National Park

by Dave Diegelman

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Jim Bridwell El Capitan Yosemite National Park

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Dave Diegelman

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Photograph - Archival Photographs

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Jim Bridwell (R.I.P.) El Capitan Yosemite National Park was captured the morning we set sail on the Sea of Dreams on May 27th 1978 . We got to our fixed ropes at the base of El Cap and each fished around under the rocks for our harnesses that we had stashed on the prior day. Dale Bard & I made haste getting ours out but Jim was farting around in the forest below as if looking for the lost ark. “Um, we’re sorta ready to go” I impatiently mumbled loud enough for the old guy to hear.

“I gotta find a stick” he snapped back having none of my scuttle. Moments later with stick in hand he goes to retrieve his harness under the boulder where it was hidden. Low and behold when he fetched it out with the stick a baby rattlesnake came out with it.

I can’t explain this but Jim had this 6th sense, guardian angels or perhaps a divine power that was always present when climbing. Promptly, as if to let the lesson sink in a bit, he lit an unfiltered Camel and ever so slowly proceeded to get his harness on. I saw a rare opportunity to capture of Jim's serious side. I rustled out my camera and we made a photo.

"You don't tug on superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask off that old lone ranger
And you don't mess around with Jim" (Jim Croce)

If you're interested in acquiring a mural-sized wall covering of this piece, feel free to inquire via email. It's a part of my Limited Edition series, with only 100 prints available. Please note that the price increases as it sells. Just like all my editions, you can obtain certificates of authenticity by providing proof of purchase and your mailing address. Please send the necessary information to ddiegelman@gmail.com.

Photo & Text All Rights Reserved © Dave Diegelman

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