[LTER-luq-pi] Fwd: photos

[Alan Covich]

Great idea to link with DEM to make use of that additional information!

On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Robert Waide <rwaide at lternet.edu> wrote:

> I like the drawings. The scale of the Catena drawing seems too large if we
> are trying to represent small watersheds. The 3-D drawing will be helpful,
> but we need to pin down what we are trying to communicate. Labels that mix
> precipitation (Moist, dry) with forest community types should be avoided.
> If we want to represent a transect, the river may need to be straightened a
> bit.
>
> I wonder whether we couple couple these drawings with a representation of
> the DEM for the mountain from three directions? Then the 3-D drawing could
> represent the activities we conduct on the Sonadora transect .
> Bob
>
>
> On 12/5/2016 9:27 AM, Jess Zimmerman wrote:
>
> Hi guys,
>
> Starting to get some feedback from Katie Yost, our illustrator.  Have a
> look and provide feedback.
>
> jess
>
> Jess K. Zimmerman
> Professor
> Lead PI, Luquillo LTER Program
> Director, El Verde Field Station
> Department Environmental Sciences
> University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras
> Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
>
> Tel: 787-764-0000 ext. 1 <(787)%20764-0000>-XXXX-# where XXXX is:
>    LTER Program Office: 88233
>    El Verde Field Station: 83467
> Mobile: 787-380-3311 <(787)%20380-3311>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: katie yost <kyost4 at gmail.com>
> Date: Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 2:13 PM
> Subject: Re: photos
> To: Jess Zimmerman <jesskz at ites.upr.edu>
>
>
> Hi Jess,
>
> I started doing some research and rough sketches and had a few questions.
> Two rough sketches are attached, please let me know if you have any
> comments or corrections on them.
>
> In the first sketch of the mountain forests, I used a 3D sectional view
> like the typical "watershed" diagrams.  Is that what you want or would you
> prefer a more 2D illustration without the cut section?
>
> I found the following descriptions of the different forest types. Please
> let me know if these are correct, and if there are any characteristics you
> could add that would be helpful when illustrating:
> *Elfin forest*: Dwarf forest, shorter trees, blend into stunted
> vegetation.
> *Tabonuco forest*: Tall trees, straight trunks, 1st branches high above
> ground.  Low light at ground, rich flora.
> *Moist forest*: Green, lots of vegetation?
> *Dry forest*: Deciduous trees, shed leaves during drought?
>
> Once I have your feedback, I'll get started on some more refined sketches.
>
> Hope you had a great thanksgiving!
>
> Best,
> Katie
>
> On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 9:55 PM, katie yost <kyost4 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Jess,
>> Thank you for the photos, they are very helpful!  I can almost never have
>> too many reference images.
>>
>> I can start doing some sketches, and if I come up with any questions I
>> will let you know.
>>
>> Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
>>
>> Best,
>> Katie
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 11:42 AM, Jess Zimmerman <jesskz at ites.upr.edu>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Katie,
>>>
>>> I attach some photos of the Luquillo Mountains that might be helpful
>>> asyou start to develop the drawings.   I also did a Google Earth snapshot
>>> that is focused on the watershed we work on, but it doesn't capture the 3D
>>> aspect of things I would like.  If you google "watershed" you get a bunch
>>> of nice diagrams that capture the basic elements, which you could then
>>> "overlay" the specifics of our ecosystem.
>>>
>>> Does this help at all?  I am really out of my element here.
>>>
>>> I have been meaning to take a photo of a view I get of the mountains as
>>> I drive to work that captures much of what we want to depict.  Will try to
>>> remember to stop and take the photo on my way to the airport tomorrow.  Am
>>> skipping out for Thanksgiving.
>>>
>>> jess
>>>
>>> Jess K. Zimmerman
>>> Professor
>>> Lead PI, Luquillo LTER Program
>>> Director, El Verde Field Station
>>> Department Environmental Sciences
>>> University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras
>>> Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico
>>>
>>> Tel: 787-764-0000 ext. 1-XXXX-# where XXXX is:
>>>    LTER Program Office: 88233
>>>    El Verde Field Station: 83467
>>> Mobile: 787-380-3311
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> *Katie Yost*, MS, CMI
>> Medical Illustrator
>> Department of Anatomical Sciences
>> Saint George's University
>> www.katieyost.com
>>
>>
>>
>
>
> --
> *Katie Yost*, MS, CMI
> Medical Illustrator
> Department of Anatomical Sciences
> Saint George's University
> www.katieyost.com
>
>
>
>
> --
> Robert B. Waide, Professor
> Department of Biology
> MSC03 2020
> 1 University of New Mexico
> Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
>
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