Thank you DGrin Yosemite photogs!

MuskyDude

Hi DGriners,

I just want to take a moment and thank all those who went to, and shot photos of Yosemite, and have shared them here with everyone. If you would have asked me a year ago about Ansel Adams, The half-dome, El-Capitaine I would have :scratch and thats about it... :dunno I must admit I've been studying Ansel now for a few months, so it wasn't like I wasn't aware of the park when you'll left. But, since viewing your shots I'll say that they are inspiring, very inspiring. I've tried to (and am still going) view all of them, but it's daunting for the sheer volume and beauty. One bite at a time...

Can I make a blanket statement of thanks? Can I thank ALL who share and continue to share in these absolutely breathtaking and spectacular photos? It is now on my radar to someday visit the park, and just see what you guys/gals are shooting. Just take it in. Then shoot the heck out of it!!!!! :thumb


Again my point is that I just want to make sure everyone knows how appreciated it is that you're sharing these with folks like myself, who have never been there and are rather unfamiliar with it. You ALL have inspired me, thanks.

Sincerely,

AJ

bfjr

Yeah, I was just thinking more or less the same.
Very excellent work, proud to be a member here

In fact I was thinking if everyone agrees, maybe we should have a mini Yosemite Challange. Everybody who shot there could submit one image they think exemplifies (sp) their expreience. And the rest of us could vote and the winner gets:

Bragging rights of course

Whada ya say wanna give it a go?? Either way great stuff folks

MuskyDude

bfjr wrote:

Yeah, I was just thinking more or less the same.
Very excellent work, proud to be a member here

In fact I was thinking if everyone agrees, maybe we should have a mini Yosemite Challange. Everybody who shot there could submit one image they think exemplifies (sp) their expreience. And the rest of us could vote and the winner gets:

Bragging rights of course

Whada ya say wanna give it a go?? Either way great stuff folks

I think that's an excellent idea. It would give us the chance to practice our critiques, and everyone gets to see the "Best Of" so to speak. Interesting idea in the least...

AJ

Andy

thanks guys-

it was a wonderful trip. hope to see you next year!

wxwax

Muskydude, one thing that really helped was having escorts who knew the good spots. If you do ever decide to go, load up on advice about the best times to shoot at the best locations. It makes a huge difference if you go in knowing what you're trying to get.

When you've done your homework, then there's only one thing out of your control -- the !@#$%^& weather!

Michiel de Brieder

wxwax wrote:

When you've done your homework, then there's only one thing out of your control -- the !@#$%^& weather!

Sid Ol' Boy,

if there's one thing I'm happy for, it's the changing weather... I think I've got 2 entirely different kinds of Yosemite on my Xs Drive!!!! Although the rain can be a PITA, I still say, looking back of course, that it was a good thing!

Seamus

MuskyDude wrote:

Hi DGriners,

I just want to take a moment and thank all those who went to, and shot photos of Yosemite, and have shared them here with everyone. If you would have asked me a year ago about Ansel Adams, The half-dome, El-Capitaine I would have and thats about it... I must admit I've been studying Ansel now for a few months, so it wasn't like I wasn't aware of the park when you'll left. But, since viewing your shots I'll say that they are inspiring, very inspiring. I've tried to (and am still going) view all of them, but it's daunting for the sheer volume and beauty. One bite at a time...

Can I make a blanket statement of thanks? Can I thank ALL who share and continue to share in these absolutely breathtaking and spectacular photos? It is now on my radar to someday visit the park, and just see what you guys/gals are shooting. Just take it in. Then shoot the heck out of it!!!!!


Again my point is that I just want to make sure everyone knows how appreciated it is that you're sharing these with folks like myself, who have never been there and are rather unfamiliar with it. You ALL have inspired me, thanks.

Sincerely,

AJ

I was thinking about how to word my appreciation for all of the fantastic pics from yosemite, . AJ saved me the trouble. Thanks for all of the great threads, enjoyed all of them .

SusanB

shay wrote:

I was thinking about how to word my appreciation for all of the fantastic pics from yosemite, . AJ saved me the trouble. Thanks for all of the great threads, enjoyed all of them .

Ditto, thanks everybody, you folks did great and the entertainment looking at your work is unsurpassed!

Susan

gus

Only up to 800 of 1300 processed.....or there abouts. Man am i glad to see some san/fran shots coming up to do though.

I gotta find a faster way.

Seamus

Humungus wrote:

Only up to 800 of 1300 processed.....or there abouts. Man am i glad to see some san/fran shots coming up to do though.

I gotta find a faster way.

Have you looked at elements 3? you could d/load it and try it for the trial period.
My attempt at workflow is easier with this. All of the photos are cataloged by the browser part. open the photo you want to edit in standard edit, if it is raw the raw page opens automatically, there are auto settings for raw which do me fine ( I know this is heresy ), then click on ok and you are put into the edit page where you can add contrast, saturation and sharpening. It isn't too expensive, about €100. It doesn't have the features of Photoshop CS but it's not bad and a lot cheaper. Just a suggestion. I got a good book also by Scott Kelby which takes a bit of reading but has some excellent advice.

Shay.

Michiel de Brieder

Humungus wrote:

Only up to 800 of 1300 processed.....or there abouts. Man am i glad to see some san/fran shots coming up to do though.

I gotta find a faster way.

1800 shots to go through here...

gus

shay wrote:

Have you looked at elements 3? you could d/load it and try it for the trial period.
My attempt at workflow is easier with this. All of the photos are cataloged by the browser part. open the photo you want to edit in standard edit, if it is raw the raw page opens automatically, there are auto settings for raw which do me fine ( I know this is heresy ), then click on ok and you are put into the edit page where you can add contrast, saturation and sharpening. It isn't too expensive, about €100. It doesn't have the features of Photoshop CS but it's not bad and a lot cheaper. Just a suggestion. I got a good book also by Scott Kelby which takes a bit of reading but has some excellent advice.

Shay.

No mate...its the humming & harring over colours/settings/contrasts etc in each shot thats killin' me.