JohnC88
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Prompted by the thread on the "discussion" forum I thought I would share a few more of my Yosemite photos across the years.
I didn't really get into photography until 2011. I bought a couple of books and started trying to learn some basics for a then upcoming trip to Yosemite. Until a few years ago when I started getting interested in wildlife, landscape was all I did.
Since 2011 I've made one or more trips to Yosemite every year. Spring is always a good time to go and I try to make winter trips immediately after a snowfall (which aren't that often since the valley is only at 4,000 ft). I'll be there the last week in April again this year.
So, here's a few of my efforts...
This photo should not be confused with any attempt to emulate Ansel Adams' famous Moon over Half Dome photo. His moon was on the other side of the dome, larger, and pre-planned. Mine is titled "Serendipity". Wandering around the valley with a camera in your hand and realizing it's getting close to sunset and you are a day or two before a new moon. You happen to look up, and there's the shot!
I always like to go down to Cathedral Beach every trip. I love this view of the back of El Capitan. This day, the clouds really lined up nicely.
This is a favorite sunset spot I always visit along the Merced River. You never know what kind of sky you might get. This time there were no clouds (which actually worked out well for once) but I did have some nice alpenglow on Half Dome, some remaining fall colors sticking around and was able to plant my tripod far enough forward to avoid all the overhanging branches while remaining clear of getting in the water. And the reflection worked out kind of nice as well.
There's nothing really special about this shot from "Tunnel View". But as many times as I've been there it seems a struggle to get a nice composition. Getting a nice flow on Bridalveil Fall and some good clouds finally made for this shot.
Here's one from one of my quick winter trips. I really love this location because it captures Yosemite Falls, but also part of the chapel which is the oldest building in the park and one I always love to photograph any time of the year. Getting some flow in Yosemite Falls in December along with a nice dusting of snow really captures the beauty of winter in the park.
I didn't really get into photography until 2011. I bought a couple of books and started trying to learn some basics for a then upcoming trip to Yosemite. Until a few years ago when I started getting interested in wildlife, landscape was all I did.
Since 2011 I've made one or more trips to Yosemite every year. Spring is always a good time to go and I try to make winter trips immediately after a snowfall (which aren't that often since the valley is only at 4,000 ft). I'll be there the last week in April again this year.
So, here's a few of my efforts...
This photo should not be confused with any attempt to emulate Ansel Adams' famous Moon over Half Dome photo. His moon was on the other side of the dome, larger, and pre-planned. Mine is titled "Serendipity". Wandering around the valley with a camera in your hand and realizing it's getting close to sunset and you are a day or two before a new moon. You happen to look up, and there's the shot!
I always like to go down to Cathedral Beach every trip. I love this view of the back of El Capitan. This day, the clouds really lined up nicely.
This is a favorite sunset spot I always visit along the Merced River. You never know what kind of sky you might get. This time there were no clouds (which actually worked out well for once) but I did have some nice alpenglow on Half Dome, some remaining fall colors sticking around and was able to plant my tripod far enough forward to avoid all the overhanging branches while remaining clear of getting in the water. And the reflection worked out kind of nice as well.
There's nothing really special about this shot from "Tunnel View". But as many times as I've been there it seems a struggle to get a nice composition. Getting a nice flow on Bridalveil Fall and some good clouds finally made for this shot.
Here's one from one of my quick winter trips. I really love this location because it captures Yosemite Falls, but also part of the chapel which is the oldest building in the park and one I always love to photograph any time of the year. Getting some flow in Yosemite Falls in December along with a nice dusting of snow really captures the beauty of winter in the park.
After pulling these out and posting them I got weak and decided to order a metal print of the alpenglow and another landscape I have of Oxbow Bend. I don't order metal prints often for fear of being disappointed. I'm living on the edge more as I get older. 
