Wide Angle Of Yosemite Falls Between The Trees
Classic classicness. I love this view and the whole Yosemite Valley.
Tag: Yosemite
Nothing But Granite – Yosemite Edition
High up on the Nose of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, there’s nothing but granite.
Half Dome On A Chilly Day
Not quite the snow cover I was hoping for when I booked camping in Yosemite this year. But you don’t always get what you want. This was also before 1000 Continue Reading →
Straining To Fall
This last January, when the snows on the ground were light and the skies were the bluest blue, Upper Yosemite Falls was struggling. A bit of wind splashed the mighty Continue Reading →
Tall Falls Amongst The Trees
A taller version of a previous post, Yosemite Falls (the lower parts) between the trees. Once I figure out how to post more videos here without having to upload to Continue Reading →
A Beautiful Spot To Spend An Evening
Description: There’s a little pull out in Yosemite Valley just before you exit the valley. It is, for all intents and purposes, the last scenic view point unless you stop Continue Reading →
El Capitan Reflections
Description: When the Merced River runs slow through areas of still water, the reflections of the towering cliffs are incredible and crisp.
Limits Of The Ice
Description: While it was cold in January when I was in Yosemite National Park, the Merced River continued to flow against the onslaught of ice forming on its banks.
If There Was A Firefall, It Would Be On The Left
Description: Horsetail Falls, the waterfall that makes up the famous Firefall in February and October, would be just to the left on that bright part of cliff. Asd I was Continue Reading →
The Top Of Yosemite Falls
Description: An ND filters helps give the smooth silk look to the top of Yosemite Falls on a gorgeous winter day.
Leaning Right Over The Merced
Description: How many floods has this tree survived while being perched right over the Merced River? Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America
One Of Many
Description: A lone tree in the Upper Pines Campground of Yosemite National Park against the stone cliff background. Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America
Frozen Patterns In The Merced River
Description: I loved this surreal scene at the water’s edge. The tree pieces the water and the ice crystals did their thing. Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America
Lookin’ Close At Lichen
Description: A little focus stacking helps bring out the small, small world of lichens on the end of a brach. Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America
Backlit Hoar Frost Is The Best
Description: It won’t last long in the bright sun when temps hover just below freezing. So it’s best to find some hoar frost you like and wait for the shadows Continue Reading →
Hoar Frost Looks Best Close Up
Description: Hoar frost, the stuff that forms when moisture in the atmosphere collects on items and then freezes, forming badass crystals. This time of year there is a LOT of Continue Reading →
Lower Yosemite Falls Between The Trees
Description: You might have seen this view as you drove past along the Northside Drive of Yosemite. At least a lot of cars stopped in the middle of the road Continue Reading →
Slumbering Silhouettes
Description: With Winter’s cold knocking all the leafs off the trees, there are ample opportunities to photograph their silhouettes against the stone cold rock of El Capitan. Location: Yosemite National Continue Reading →
See Things Flying Past El Capitan
Description: It’s possible you don’t know the pain of trying to get a ‘clean’ 30 second photo of El Capitan in the mid-evening. It’s not easy with Yosemite being near Continue Reading →
Reflecting On Bridges
Description: I’ll let you know right now, the rest of this week is nothing but Winter scenes from Yosemite. Three days in the park can net you a lot of Continue Reading →
Frosted Forest
Description: In the shadows of the high up cliffs of Yosemite National Park, plenty of dormant trees hold snow, waiting for winter to end. Location: Yosemite National Park, California, USA, Continue Reading →
Big And Bold El Capitan
Description: Pulling back from yesterday’s photo of the X under the bridge over the Merced River in Yosemite, I give you the full view of El Capitan. There hasn’t been Continue Reading →
X Marks The Spot
Description: The happy serendipity of serendipitiness. While hanging out in Yosemite National Park last week, wandering aimlessly at points, I came across this set of reflections and shadows under the Continue Reading →
The Merced River In The Fall
Description: It comes once a year and one of the best places in the world in Fall is Yosemite Valley. Early Fall that is, because the waterfalls and rivers can Continue Reading →
2024 Wasn’t The Best For Pretty Photos
I don’t have a pretty little blog post of my 10 Best Photos From 2024! because 2024 kind of sucked, photo-wise. It didn’t suck life-wise, work-wise, or family-wise. All those Continue Reading →
Sunset, Right Down Yosemite Valley
Description: As a photographer, if there is ever a reason to revisit a beloved photography spot, it’s the change in light. After all, light is what makes a photo and Continue Reading →
Vernal Falls Black And White With A Low Flow
Description: I kind of felt bad that this was one of my brothers’ first view of Vernal Falls and the Mist Trail. No mist and not a lot of falling Continue Reading →
Just Getting Started
Description: There’s a nice spot in Yosemite Valley by El Capitan where you can pull off the road and sit in a meadow and, with the help of binoculars, laze Continue Reading →
Classic Half Dome And Clouds Rest In Black And White
Description: Half Dome in Yosemite National Park on a perfect, blue-sky day this Fall. Location: Glacier Point, Yosemite National Park, California, USA, North America Photograph copyright Peter West Carey. All Continue Reading →
Evening Light In Yosemite Valley
Description: Fall light coming through Yosemite Valley at sunset. A bit harsh from the clouds but any day with a sunset in Yosemite is a great day. Location: Yosemite National Continue Reading →