Upon entering Yosemite, it does not take long to realize why the place had such a strong draw on creative people like Ansel Adams. The scenery is just breathtaking. I would recommend getting the requisite shots of Half Dome and El Capital. There is a great vantage spot right after the tunnel on your way down to the valley floor.
However, photo ops abound in this place. For instance, our December trip followed closely on the heels of a decent snow storm. The branches of every deciduous tree were heavy with fresh snow. It felt like I was walking in a Christmas card. At night, the dwindling light plays tricks on some of the smaller trees as they take on almost-human forms of older husbands and wive
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However, photo ops abound in this place. For instance, our December trip followed closely on the heels of a decent snow storm. The branches of every deciduous tree were heavy with fresh snow. It felt like I was walking in a Christmas card. At night, the dwindling light plays tricks on some of the smaller trees as they take on almost-human forms of older husbands and wives taking shelter from the elements. Deciphering them is akin to seeing shapes in the clouds.
I was also on a mission to take shots from within a grove of trees. I found the perfect space bear Badger Creek, the ski area. After rolling around in the snow for about 30 minutes, I took a prize photo home. Stark trees rising to the sky as the fog rolls in.
Also, the falls and the subsequent streams are not to be missed. Taking these photos reinforces our place in the universe - that of the awe-struck.
If you don't have a digital camera, bring lots of film. You wil be glad you did. Also, don't worry about the power of your camera. I used a Pentax 1000 and am very happy with the product.
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