Vogelsang Lake. Near Vogelsang High Sierra Camp. Yosemite NP.
Yosemite’s El Capitan. YNP.
A close-up shot of Yosemite Falls with ice on the cliffs. Nikon D80 with 200mm lens at 1/400 sec. and f/5.0. ISO 200. This was taken in April when the mornings are still in the 20’s and low 30’s in Yosemite Valley and the mist from the falls freezes to the canyon wall. I used 1/400 sec. to ‘freeze’ the action of the water as opposed to allowing for movement that would in this case would detract from the composition.
A special post here for the Gaia:Living Planet Contest. I sat for hours praying for this shot and out of over 300+ shot, I got one with the lightning and only one. Yosemite National Park, Ca. All content & images are © Nolan Nitschke. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist. All Rights Reserved. www.nitschkephotography.com
Sunset on the Yosemite Valley.
The beautiful Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park – USA tour 2008 WARNING / ©2008 Globalphotos All rights reserved. / All photographs, text and images by Globalphotos are the exclusive property of Globalphotos – protected under Australian and international copyright laws. / These images may not be reproduced, copied or manipulated without written permission. / No use for Public Domain. / Use of any image for another photographic concept or illustration is a violation of copyright.
Vernal Falls -Located in the beautiful Yosemite National Park, California – USA tour 2008 WARNING / ©2008 Globalphotos All rights reserved. / All photographs, text and images by Globalphotos are the exclusive property of Globalphotos – protected under Australian and international copyright laws. / These images may not be reproduced, copied or manipulated without written permission. / No use for Public Domain. / Use of any image for another photographic concept or illustration is a violation of copyright.
This was taken on a bright sunny day in June in the dark woods that surround the lower falls. I was very satisfied with the lighting, which added a fairly dramatic effect. But actually the image came out even better than in it looked in person, which was a gift in itself. All content & images © Stephen Vecchiotti. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist. All Rights Reserved.
The early morning sun and fog move on and around El Capitan.
Upper Yosemite Fall as seen from across one of the meadows in early spring. Yosemite National Park, California, is perhaps the world’s best known example of a glacier-carved canyon. Yosemite’s giant waterfalls, towering cliffs, rounded domes, and massive monoliths make it a natural marvel and one of the most visited places on Earth. Yosemite National Park is located in California’s Eastern Sierras. It is comprised of Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows, Glacier Point, and other high country wilderness areas. One of the main attractions of Yosemite are its majestic waterfalls. The main falls are Yosemite, Bridalveil, Vernal, Nevada, and Illilouette. The best time to visit the falls is in May since the water is gushing. Bridalveil usually has a neat rainbow in the afternoon.
Lake Tenaya shows a wide perspective leading to the one of the major domes near Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, California. Tenaya Lake (as it is properly called) is located between Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows and is just one of many lakes or creeks around this beautiful drive on the back roads to Yosemite National Park. Its elevation is approximately 8200 feet. This photograph was taken from the southwest end and shows a very different perspective than taken from a bit higher elevation on the eastern side. This lake has always been referred to as the “Lake of the Shining Rocks.” Photo was taken using a 20mm lens set on the ground.
Yosemite National Park, USA 2008
In the spring (late May,) Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite National Park is at its best! The water is coming down hard if the winter ice has done its melting and is amazing to photograph up close… Many afternoons you can see great colors in a rainbow near the bottom of the falls and the water spray is invigorating! The Bridalveil Creek can also provide a great photo opportunity as you walk up the viewpoint. However, there are many views of the valley and this great fall such as at or near the Wawona Tunnel where this photograph was taken early in the morning to capture the fog layters over the valley. You can also hike to Artist Point or travel to Bridalveil View which also shows Ribbon Falls. Some more Information (source Wiki) / The Ahwahneechee tribe believed that Bridalveil Fall was home to a vengeful spirit named Pohono which guarded the entrance to the valley, and that those leaving the valley must not look directly into the waterfall lest they be cursed. They also believed inhaling the mist of Bridalveil Fall would improve one’s chances of marriage.
So when I travel to parks I generally like to find a hard walk that takes me to a mountain top for a spectacular view. However, with a new baby in tow I’ve become a little more conservative. No scrambling up uncertain paths for me. And that’s more than okay because it helps me to stop and enjoy what I have rather than what is just out of reach. In a recent trip to Yosemite I came across this great little ‘beach’ a short walk off the road … I sat down here and soaked in the glory of our planet and watched my little baby girl frolic on the beach … well actually I watched her pick up everything she could lay hands on an try to eat it … including a rather large rock … Anyway, I think the view from the bottom can be every bit as good as the view from the top … and I’m going to have to get more used to it!
This is a photograph taken of Vernal falls, Yosemite National Park from the top of the Mist trail. The Trail starts near Happy Isle and winds its way up along the Merced River. There are basically 3 stages of where to take photographs from. The first stage is from the wooden bridge. This gives you a really nice long view of the Merced River, some nice twists in the river, and a view from a distance of the falls. The second stage is about half way up the John Muir trailhead which allows you to venture out over some large boulders and get some awesome “rushing” water images and still see the falls. The last stage is near the top where this photograph was taken and allows you to get up close to the falls and see some of the moss and rocks and mist as the waterfall clearly exposes itself. Vernal Falls is the most dangerous of all the falls at Yosemite National Park. There are a lot of slippery rocks and moss even on the trail and some of the steps are wet. This entire hike is well worth it and remember to take photographs at each of the stages. At the end, you can also check out Emerald Pool and the Silver Apron. Photograph taken with a Canon Elan, 20mm lens, f11 at 2 secs.
Taken at the top of Badger Pass Trail – just hours after the New Year’s eve snowstorm in Yosemite National Park
Springtime along the Merced River in Yosemite Valley with Yosemite Falls in the distance, captured June, 2006 in Yosemite National Park, California. All content & images © Stephen Vecchiotti. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist. All Rights Reserved.
One photograph / Nikon Capture: six frames -2 EV, -1.5 EV, -1 EV, -.5 EV, 0 EV, +.75 EV / Photomatix: Generated HDR and made adjustments / Photoshop: Layers added for High Pass Filter for sharpness, layer for shadows/highlights, and one to make color adjustment Tioga Lake, Yosemite National Park, Ca / 1753 hrs 28 Oct 2007 Nikon D2X / Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 / Slik Tripod 17mm / ISO 100 -0.3 EV / 1/5 sec F/12
Evening sunlight from Olmsted Point, of the most scenic and beautiful areas in Yosemite High Country – captured in Yosemite National Park, California. All content & images © Stephen Vecchiotti. You may not use any images in any way without written consent from artist. All Rights Reserved.
This is the view from the last switchback heading up to Half Dome. Looking back into the valley below. The peak to the distant right is Cloud’s Rest.
Shot at Tenaya Lake in Yosemite National Park.
Here is the Landscape view of Yosemite Valley at sunrise with a blanket of snow. The whole valley awash in golden light and a new blanket of snow. What a magnificent sight, and such a willing subject! image was shot with a Cannon 1DS Mark ll and a 24-70 mm wide angle lens /
Yosemite National Park, USA / Model- -thanks to Marcus Ranum WARNING / ©2009 Globalphotos All rights reserved. / All photographs, text and images by Globalphotos are the exclusive property of Globalphotos – protected under Australian and international copyright laws. / These images may not be reproduced, copied or manipulated without written permission. / No use for Public Domain. / Use of any image for another photographic concept or illustration is a violation of copyright.
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