. Jalbum 8.2 slides/first_view.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 On our way into Yosemite Valley, this was our first view. The day was cloudy and a bit wet but we had good weather for most of the trip. On our way into Yosemite Valley, this was our first view. The day was cloudy and a bit wet but we had good weather for most of the trip. slides/first_view.jpg slides/wide_angle_yos_falls_trees.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 slides/wide_angle_yos_falls_trees.jpg slides/el_cap_nose_trees.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 The first evening we were there we photographed El Capitan after sunset. The first evening we were there we photographed El Capitan after sunset. slides/el_cap_nose_trees.jpg slides/zolt_photographing.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 We were shooting El Capitan after sunset and it was getting quite dark. This image is an 8 second exposure and shows my fellow photographer, Zolt Levay, photographing the valley. We were shooting El Capitan after sunset and it was getting quite dark. This image is an 8 second exposure and shows my fellow photographer, Zolt Levay, photographing the valley. slides/zolt_photographing.jpg slides/el_cap_merced2.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 Postcard type photo of El Capitan reflecting in the Merced river. Postcard type photo of El Capitan reflecting in the Merced river. slides/el_cap_merced2.jpg slides/three_sisters_merced.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 slides/three_sisters_merced.jpg slides/three_sisters_merced2.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 The Tree Sisters with sun on them, reflected in the Merced. The Tree Sisters with sun on them, reflected in the Merced. slides/three_sisters_merced2.jpg slides/top_of_cathedral.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 Cathedral Rock is a large rock formation in Yosemite Valley. This is just the very top of it. (telephoto shot) Cathedral Rock is a large rock formation in Yosemite Valley. This is just the very top of it. (telephoto shot) slides/top_of_cathedral.jpg slides/snow_grass_merced.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 We were photographing El Capitan reflecting in the Merced and I noticed these dead grass lumps along the edge of the river that made interesting shapes. We were photographing El Capitan reflecting in the Merced and I noticed these dead grass lumps along the edge of the river that made interesting shapes. slides/snow_grass_merced.jpg slides/grass_monster.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 Grass Monster! Grass Monster! slides/grass_monster.jpg slides/tunnel_view.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 The classic view from "Tunnel View", also called the Wawona Tunnel Esplanade. This is where Ansel Adams took "Clearing Winter Storm" I think. The cloud shadows were playing across the valley. I waited until there was light on Bridalvail fall, on the right. The classic view from "Tunnel View", also called the Wawona Tunnel Esplanade. This is where Ansel Adams took "Clearing Winter Storm" I think. The cloud shadows were playing across the valley. I waited until there was light on Bridalvail fall, on the right. slides/tunnel_view.jpg slides/bridal_vail_from_tv.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 Bridalvail Fall from Tunnel View, Yosemite Bridalvail Fall from Tunnel View, Yosemite slides/bridal_vail_from_tv.jpg slides/tree_and_cliff.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 When were were photographing from Tunnel View, I noticed this tree in shade silhouetted against El Capitan so I put on my telephoto lens to get in close. When were were photographing from Tunnel View, I noticed this tree in shade silhouetted against El Capitan so I put on my telephoto lens to get in close. slides/tree_and_cliff.jpg slides/trees_cliff_halfdome.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 We were photographing Half Dome in the evening one day but it was mostly covered with clouds so I put on the telephoto lens and shot the ledge at its base. We were photographing Half Dome in the evening one day but it was mostly covered with clouds so I put on the telephoto lens and shot the ledge at its base. slides/trees_cliff_halfdome.jpg slides/trees_along_merced.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 I liked the shape of these trees against the dark pines. I liked the shape of these trees against the dark pines. slides/trees_along_merced.jpg slides/headlight_stars_314.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 This was one of my night shots of star trails. We were shooting near a road in the valley and during this shot a couple of cars passed us. One finally came toward us and I closed the shutter. I thought the result was interesting. This was one of my night shots of star trails. We were shooting near a road in the valley and during this shot a couple of cars passed us. One finally came toward us and I closed the shutter. I thought the result was interesting. slides/headlight_stars_314.jpg slides/upper_yosemite.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 We got up early and photographed Yosemite Falls from the meadow near the villege. The shape of the cascade was constantly changing as was the light. I liked this version. We got up early and photographed Yosemite Falls from the meadow near the villege. The shape of the cascade was constantly changing as was the light. I liked this version. slides/upper_yosemite.jpg slides/yos_fall_reflect.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 I tried various reflection shots and I think this is the most successful. Yosemite Fall reflected in the Merced River. I tried various reflection shots and I think this is the most successful. Yosemite Fall reflected in the Merced River. slides/yos_fall_reflect.jpg slides/ice_rock_water.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 We were Photographing below Bridalvail falls one morning, there was still quite a bit of ice around from the previous night. We were Photographing below Bridalvail falls one morning, there was still quite a bit of ice around from the previous night. slides/ice_rock_water.jpg slides/small_waterfall.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 This is another detail taken in Bridalvail creek. I used long shutter durations to smooth out the water. 1/6 second here. This is another detail taken in Bridalvail creek. I used long shutter durations to smooth out the water. 1/6 second here. slides/small_waterfall.jpg slides/ahwahanee.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 Just a documentation shot of the Dining Room at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite. We ate lunch here and it is one of my favorite places to eat because of the atmosphere, service, and good food. Just a documentation shot of the Dining Room at the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite. We ate lunch here and it is one of my favorite places to eat because of the atmosphere, service, and good food. slides/ahwahanee.jpg slides/horsetail1.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 In February, just before sunset, the sun spotlights Horsetail falls. In February, just before sunset, the sun spotlights Horsetail falls. slides/horsetail1.jpg slides/horsetail2.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 Just before we lost the spotlight on Horsetail Fall, the light turned more orange as the sun set. Just before we lost the spotlight on Horsetail Fall, the light turned more orange as the sun set. slides/horsetail2.jpg slides/low_contrast_tree.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 Somewhere in Yosemite valley, we were photographing something else when I turned around and saw this tree, I liked all the detail in the bark so I thought I'd try a low contrast black and white image. Somewhere in Yosemite valley, we were photographing something else when I turned around and saw this tree, I liked all the detail in the bark so I thought I'd try a low contrast black and white image. slides/low_contrast_tree.jpg slides/tree_against_trees.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 slides/tree_against_trees.jpg slides/stars_yos_falls.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 We went out a couple of nights and photographed using long exposures to capture the star trails. We were in the meadow near the village this night and Yosemite Fall was north of us. We went out a couple of nights and photographed using long exposures to capture the star trails. We were in the meadow near the village this night and Yosemite Fall was north of us. slides/stars_yos_falls.jpg slides/stars_half_dome.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 Another star trails photograph, this time over Half Dome. These exposure were mostly between 5 and 10 minutes long. We had some trouble with cars driving around the valley but they didn't cause us too much grief. Another star trails photograph, this time over Half Dome. These exposure were mostly between 5 and 10 minutes long. We had some trouble with cars driving around the valley but they didn't cause us too much grief. slides/stars_half_dome.jpg slides/yos_cascade1.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 This is another example of the constantly changing shapes in the lower Yosemite water fall. This is another example of the constantly changing shapes in the lower Yosemite water fall. slides/yos_cascade1.jpg slides/yos_cascade2.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 We spent some time photographing Lower Yosemite fall and it's constantly changing shape. We spent some time photographing Lower Yosemite fall and it's constantly changing shape. slides/yos_cascade2.jpg slides/yos_cascade3.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 This morning was somewhat cloudy and we spent some time photographing at lower Yosemite fall. The variation in the cascade kept me busy trying to capture the interesting shapes. This morning was somewhat cloudy and we spent some time photographing at lower Yosemite fall. The variation in the cascade kept me busy trying to capture the interesting shapes. slides/yos_cascade3.jpg slides/sequoia.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 I found if difficult to photograph the sequoia trees, they are so tall. I made some wide angle images but the sky was overcast and bright so I was not satisfied with most of those. Here we see the size of the trunk of a sequoia relative to some large pine trees in Tuolumne Grove. I found if difficult to photograph the sequoia trees, they are so tall. I made some wide angle images but the sky was overcast and bright so I was not satisfied with most of those. Here we see the size of the trunk of a sequoia relative to some large pine trees in Tuolumne Grove. slides/sequoia.jpg slides/dirty_snow.html Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:41:38 -0700 slides/dirty_snow.jpg