Recent Yosemite Trip

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These Some images from a recent May trip to Yosemite where I tried taking advantage of the spring run off situation.

Clark's Point on the way to Nevada Falls



This was just downstream from Vernal Falls. Water would blast off of a small rock and shoot up about 10 feet or so. I thought This small tree in the foreground made for an interesting comparison between power and innocence in Yosemite.



This area near Nevada Falls exemplified the run off with additional smaller cascades of water coming down the granite walls.



Nevada Falls up close from a different angle then the usual Nevada trail



This rock took on the appearance of a whale or possibly even a seal as it raised out of a waterfalls mist.



Lastly myself near the base of Nevada during run off enjoying the moment of just being there in all of its beauty.



Thats it for now I'll post some more as they come in. Yosemite is a hard place to leave when you visit. The wonders and beauty are near impossible to post in an image and I think that simply being there is the most enjoyable part. Thanks for viewing.
C and C is always welcome

karlabbott

I really like the last image you posted here -- the human element contemplating all of that nature in the composition you've offered is quite interesting.

Would be interesting to see a nice b/w conversion as there aren't a whole lot of tones here.

WillCAD

Here's where we get out of the "capture what's there" mode and into "set it up a little" mode:

The last pic would have been more dramatic had you not been talking on the radio, but stood with your hands in your pockets, turned 3/4 toward the water, with just the left side of your face showing on camera.

An alternative angle would have been to put the camera on a low tripod, say 18 inches off the ground, pointing up at a sharp angle, catching your back silhouetted against the falls, while you stood in that same position. Of course, this one would have also necessitated a protective cover for the camera to keep the spray off; it's definitely a splash zone out there!

Overall, it's a heck of a great set. #3 is my fave, followed by #4.

ridgemac

Looks great
They're all really great but I like #3 the best. It is very different from normal waterfall shots. Looks like you're looking straight up!
Thanks
Larry

redleash

I like the last one, just as it is. I agree that the inclusion of the human element can really make a shot stand out. I like the whole series but the last two are my favorites.