Half Dome

Elaine

It's been forever since I've posted here (and I was usually over in the people section), but we just returned from visiting 10 National Parks, and my photography bug is returning, so...here's a shot of Half Dome (going for a kind of vintage post-card look). Trying to process landscape stuff is quite a bit different than people shots, so working through my thousands of photos should keep me busy for quite a while. Any tips/critiques appreciated.

rwells

Hi Elaine,

I think you accomplished your goal perfectly!


A personal issue that I have, is I rarely think a portrait orientation is the best choice for landscapes, as my eyes see the world in a horizontal view. But this one seems perfect for such!

Great clouds, and I like your conversion given your goal.


Overall, great image

Gtogs

I really like the looks of this capture. You accomplished your goal! Is this from Glacier Point?

kdog

Great capture, Elaine. Terrific comp with excellent details.

Elaine

Thanks, Randy! Yes, I agree...it seems a bit counter-intuitive to have a portrait landscape shot. But all the lines and angles and placement of things seemed to work for this one.

Gtogs...yes to Glacier Point!

kdog...thanks much!

Stumblebum

Classic! I think Yosemite is meant to be shot as B&W.

Earache

Very nice! Works very well in portrait.... love the shadow cast by Half Dome.

ian408

I like the portrait mode and the fact you've captured some of the lower half of the dome.