http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/tags/yosemite/ Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:34:19 -0700 Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:34:19 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2638/buddyicons/40913330@N06.jpg?1320172112#40913330@N06 http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/tags/yosemite/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8561411016/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8561411016/" title="Woodcut Oaks (Yosemite)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8530/8561411016_b68eab508a_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Woodcut Oaks (Yosemite)" /></a></p> <p>I was fortunate enough to visit Yosemite Valley last November when a winter storm moved through the valley. The black oaks that grace the meadows there were at peak fall color (and brighter and more colorful than I'd seen them in years past), and with the dusting of snow they reminded me so much of a woodcut print. With that in mind, I thought this one was a great candidate for B&amp;W conversion.</p> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:34:19 -0700 2012-11-10T11:56:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8561411016 37.715874 -119.6633 37.715874 -119.6633 2405399 Woodcut Oaks (Yosemite) <p>I was fortunate enough to visit Yosemite Valley last November when a winter storm moved through the valley. The black oaks that grace the meadows there were at peak fall color (and brighter and more colorful than I'd seen them in years past), and with the dusting of snow they reminded me so much of a woodcut print. With that in mind, I thought this one was a great candidate for B&amp;W conversion.</p> Robin Black Photography winter blackandwhite bw snow storm black tree ice monochrome nationalpark oak ngc meadow valley yosemite sierras oaks elcapitan sierranevada johnmuir woodcut naturesbest highsierra nationalgeographic rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/5728864980/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/5728864980/" title="Yosemite Falls (with seasonal flooding on the Merced River)"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5125/5728864980_61d1ec7964_m.jpg" width="240" height="166" alt="Yosemite Falls (with seasonal flooding on the Merced River)" /></a></p> <p>Bumping this because it was just published in the current (April 2013) issue of Outdoor Photographer magazine; it's one of the images in the feature on national parks. :)<br /> <br /> Yosemite Valley is lush and green--and a little flooded right now (notwithstanding the snow that fell yesterday in the valley). With the record snowpack this winter, the mighty Merced has swollen beyond its banks, with water water everywhere. The river is wider than I've ever seen it, which in this case made for beautiful reflections. I rarely shoot this location (because just about everybody else does), but it was just too pretty to pass up on Saturday.</p> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:30:31 -0700 2011-05-14T16:08:14-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5728864980 37.739057 -119.597446 37.739057 -119.597446 2524945 Yosemite Falls (with seasonal flooding on the Merced River) <p>Bumping this because it was just published in the current (April 2013) issue of Outdoor Photographer magazine; it's one of the images in the feature on national parks. :)<br /> <br /> Yosemite Valley is lush and green--and a little flooded right now (notwithstanding the snow that fell yesterday in the valley). With the record snowpack this winter, the mighty Merced has swollen beyond its banks, with water water everywhere. The river is wider than I've ever seen it, which in this case made for beautiful reflections. I rarely shoot this location (because just about everybody else does), but it was just too pretty to pass up on Saturday.</p> Robin Black Photography reflection green classic yosemitefalls clouds waterfall spring view ngc scenic erosion explore yosemite granite record yosemitenationalpark naturalwonder iconic johnmuir nationaltreasure naturesbest roaring yosemitevalley nationalgeographic mercedriver snowpack glaciation swingingbridge floodstage nicesky explored singhray outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography formedbyglaciers photocontesttnc11 snowmeltswollen http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8554912376/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8554912376/" title="Sleeping in Thin Air (El Capitan Climbers, Yosemite)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8521/8554912376_00bba731b6_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="Sleeping in Thin Air (El Capitan Climbers, Yosemite)" /></a></p> <p>I am endlessly fascinated with and in awe of the climbers on El Capitan. Whenever I'm in the valley during climbing season, I always scan the face of El Cap with my long lens just to take a look at who's up there. These climbers stood out pretty clearly in their portaledges, and I'm still not over my amazement that they can just hang there thousands of feet off the ground (and still be able to sleep!).</p> Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:15:00 -0700 2012-11-10T13:22:09-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8554912376 37.720762 -119.655747 37.720762 -119.655747 2524945 Sleeping in Thin Air (El Capitan Climbers, Yosemite) <p>I am endlessly fascinated with and in awe of the climbers on El Capitan. Whenever I'm in the valley during climbing season, I always scan the face of El Cap with my long lens just to take a look at who's up there. These climbers stood out pretty clearly in their portaledges, and I'm still not over my amazement that they can just hang there thousands of feet off the ground (and still be able to sleep!).</p> Robin Black Photography rock canon nationalpark crazy athletic mark ngc ii yosemite granite hanging brave 5d sierras climber elcapitan sierranevada naturesbest daredevil climbers yosemitevalley highsierra nationalgeographic courageous elcap portaledge camp4 thinair rangeoflight outdoorphotographer robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8552050160/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8552050160/" title="Winter Sunrise, El Capitan (Yosemite)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8230/8552050160_1ce615f9bf_m.jpg" width="171" height="240" alt="Winter Sunrise, El Capitan (Yosemite)" /></a></p> <p>I love quiet winter mornings in Yosemite--the stillness is incredibly peace-bringing. Occasionally in winter, as on this morning, even the Merced river slows to a mirror-stillness.</p> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:35:16 -0700 2012-11-10T08:07:36-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8552050160 37.717368 -119.661412 37.717368 -119.661412 2405399 Winter Sunrise, El Capitan (Yosemite) <p>I love quiet winter mornings in Yosemite--the stillness is incredibly peace-bringing. Occasionally in winter, as on this morning, even the Merced river slows to a mirror-stillness.</p> Robin Black Photography winter snow classic ice beautiful sunrise nationalpark still fallcolor ngc peaceful valley yosemite sierras elcapitan sierranevada iconic johnmuir naturesbest valleyview ynp highsierra nationalgeographic mercedriver elcap gatesofthevalley rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8429187615/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8429187615/" title="Merced Canyon in Mist and Fog (Yosemite)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8045/8429187615_14a8e99ec0_m.jpg" width="240" height="192" alt="Merced Canyon in Mist and Fog (Yosemite)" /></a></p> <p>An early winter storm moving across the Sierra Nevada left the Merced River Canyon almost completely obscured by mist, with Bridalveil Fall barely recognizable in the distance.</p> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:16:49 -0800 2010-10-30T10:10:07-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8429187615 37.717232 -119.672098 37.717232 -119.672098 2405399 Merced Canyon in Mist and Fog (Yosemite) <p>An early winter storm moving across the Sierra Nevada left the Merced River Canyon almost completely obscured by mist, with Bridalveil Fall barely recognizable in the distance.</p> Robin Black Photography blackandwhite bw mist fall monochrome fog river nationalpark ngc merced canyon yosemite granite mysterious obscured bridalveil ridges winterstorm nationalgeograhic outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8360925618/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8360925618/" title="Rostrum and Mist, Merced River Canyon (Yosemite)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8360/8360925618_8157d92240_m.jpg" width="240" height="192" alt="Rostrum and Mist, Merced River Canyon (Yosemite)" /></a></p> Mon, 07 Jan 2013 23:49:40 -0800 2012-11-10T12:42:41-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8360925618 37.723682 -119.699091 37.723682 -119.699091 2347563 Rostrum and Mist, Merced River Canyon (Yosemite) Robin Black Photography california winter mist storm fog river landscape nationalpark ngc merced canyon explore yosemite sierras sierranevada naturesbest climbers highsierra nationalgeographic rostrum rockformation atmospherics explored rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8321577215/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8321577215/" title="Snowy Upper Yosemite Falls "><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8218/8321577215_e163b20d5c_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="Snowy Upper Yosemite Falls " /></a></p> Sat, 29 Dec 2012 09:08:39 -0800 2012-03-18T07:55:24-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8321577215 37.744114 -119.574379 37.744114 -119.574379 2524945 Snowy Upper Yosemite Falls Robin Black Photography winter mist snow ice fog waterfall nationalpark snowy ngc falls valley yosemite granite sierras sierranevada naturesbest highsierra nationalgeographic glaciation rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8317067122/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8317067122/" title="Snowy Bridalveil Fall (Yosemite National Park)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8492/8317067122_a6f9188d42_m.jpg" width="240" height="192" alt="Snowy Bridalveil Fall (Yosemite National Park)" /></a></p> <p>This is from the last late snowstorm back in March--the valley looks much like this right now, and I hope some of you are out there enjoying it! Looks much better viewed on black--just click on the picture.</p> Thu, 27 Dec 2012 20:01:14 -0800 2012-03-18T08:53:07-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8317067122 37.718454 -119.652829 37.718454 -119.652829 2524945 Snowy Bridalveil Fall (Yosemite National Park) <p>This is from the last late snowstorm back in March--the valley looks much like this right now, and I hope some of you are out there enjoying it! Looks much better viewed on black--just click on the picture.</p> Robin Black Photography winter mist snow storm fall ice waterfall nationalpark snowy ngc icon sierra valley yosemite granite sierras bridalveil sierranevada iconic naturesbest highsierra nationalgeographic differentview rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8297246371/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8297246371/" title="Snowy Yosemite Chapel"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8074/8297246371_fc42169ae9_m.jpg" width="240" height="192" alt="Snowy Yosemite Chapel" /></a></p> <p>Happy Holidays to all my Flickr friends! I hope you have much love and light this holiday season, and a happy and prosperous new year!</p> Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:52:16 -0800 2012-11-10T08:39:59-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8297246371 37.72694 -119.605622 37.72694 -119.605622 2524945 Snowy Yosemite Chapel <p>Happy Holidays to all my Flickr friends! I hope you have much love and light this holiday season, and a happy and prosperous new year!</p> Robin Black Photography winter snow nationalpark fallcolor little snowy ngc chapel yosemite oaks happyholidays quaint merrychristmas iconic naturesbest conifers yosemitevalley nationalgeographic seasonsgreetings outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8234331249/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8234331249/" title="Early Winter Storm, Yosemite Valley"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8058/8234331249_3bfcc61b4a_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="Early Winter Storm, Yosemite Valley" /></a></p> Sat, 01 Dec 2012 07:57:37 -0800 2012-11-10T16:26:17-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8234331249 37.715738 -119.676926 37.715738 -119.676926 2347563 Early Winter Storm, Yosemite Valley Robin Black Photography winter mist snow fog clouds nationalpark ngc scenic icon valley yosemite halfdome elcapitan drama inspirationpoint iconic naturesbest nationalgeographic elcap tunnelview outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8231834010/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8231834010/" title="Sunrise, Yosemite Valley"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8201/8231834010_fb4925c619_m.jpg" width="171" height="240" alt="Sunrise, Yosemite Valley" /></a></p> <p>I took so many pics ALL over the valley on this morning that I don't even remember for sure where this pic is. Pretty sure I was in Cook's Meadow facing west, but can't say for sure. If anybody recognizes this particular granite feature, by all means let me know!</p> Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:27:06 -0800 2012-11-10T08:26:30-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8231834010 37.724836 -119.622852 37.724836 -119.622852 2524945 Sunrise, Yosemite Valley <p>I took so many pics ALL over the valley on this morning that I don't even remember for sure where this pic is. Pretty sure I was in Cook's Meadow facing west, but can't say for sure. If anybody recognizes this particular granite feature, by all means let me know!</p> Robin Black Photography california pink trees winter mist storm fog clouds sunrise landscape nationalpark glow fallcolor ngc valley yosemite granite sierras sierranevada naturesbest highsierra nationalgeographic rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8202204876/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8202204876/" title="Yosemite Chapel in Snow"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8490/8202204876_eaafb9a7b5_m.jpg" width="171" height="240" alt="Yosemite Chapel in Snow" /></a></p> <p>I love the way the little chapel in Yosemite Valley looks in snow, but I was especially delighted to catch it with snow AND the big oak next to it in full fall color.</p> Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:56:41 -0800 2012-11-10T08:48:14-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8202204876 37.739396 -119.577405 37.739396 -119.577405 2524945 Yosemite Chapel in Snow <p>I love the way the little chapel in Yosemite Valley looks in snow, but I was especially delighted to catch it with snow AND the big oak next to it in full fall color.</p> Robin Black Photography winter snow mountains church season nationalpark fallcolor ngc chapel alpine valley yosemite sierras sierranevada naturesbest highsierra rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii nationalgeograhpic robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8195093114/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8195093114/" title="Snow and Mist on Cook's Meadow"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8060/8195093114_05f364ecaf_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="Snow and Mist on Cook's Meadow" /></a></p> Sat, 17 Nov 2012 17:13:16 -0800 2012-11-10T09:51:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8195093114 37.744928 -119.591953 37.744928 -119.591953 2524945 Snow and Mist on Cook's Meadow Robin Black Photography autumn winter mist snow tree fog nationalpark fallcolor ngc valley yosemite halfdome sierras sierranevada elm naturesbest highsierra nationalgeographic clearingstorm cooksmeadow rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8192764484/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8192764484/" title="Autumn Sunset, El Capitan and Gates of the Valley"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8348/8192764484_aa8cbec679_m.jpg" width="240" height="192" alt="Autumn Sunset, El Capitan and Gates of the Valley" /></a></p> <p>A few days ago, I posted a sunrise pic from this spot. To give you some idea just how incredible the conditions in the valley were last Saturday--this is the first time I've ever gotten both a killer sunrise AND sunset from this spot. I love shooting here in winter, because the angle of the setting sun lights up the western side of El Capitan dramatically--and the glow was on full-blast on this evening.</p> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 21:29:27 -0800 2012-11-10T17:59:13-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8192764484 37.716417 -119.665424 37.716417 -119.665424 2405399 Autumn Sunset, El Capitan and Gates of the Valley <p>A few days ago, I posted a sunrise pic from this spot. To give you some idea just how incredible the conditions in the valley were last Saturday--this is the first time I've ever gotten both a killer sunrise AND sunset from this spot. I love shooting here in winter, because the angle of the setting sun lights up the western side of El Capitan dramatically--and the glow was on full-blast on this evening.</p> Robin Black Photography longexposure sunset red sunlight mist color reflection clouds nationalpark fallcolor ngc valley yosemite elcapitan naturesbest valleyview nationalgeographic mercedriver elcap eveningglow snowwinter gatesofthevalley outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8190053966/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8190053966/" title="El Capitan and Black Oaks (Yosemite)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8481/8190053966_a210336a53_m.jpg" width="240" height="192" alt="El Capitan and Black Oaks (Yosemite)" /></a></p> <p>It tried, but it could not hide from me--love that big hunk of granite!</p> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:14:00 -0800 2012-11-10T12:12:22-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8190053966 37.725922 -119.622595 37.725922 -119.622595 2524945 El Capitan and Black Oaks (Yosemite) <p>It tried, but it could not hide from me--love that big hunk of granite!</p> Robin Black Photography nationalpark fallcolor ngc meadow valley yosemite blackoaks framing sierras elcapitan sierranevada iconic naturesbest highsierra nationalgeographic elcap rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8184227497/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8184227497/" title="Intersecting Seasons (Snow on Autumn Oaks, Yosemite)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8200/8184227497_28615d3a74_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="Intersecting Seasons (Snow on Autumn Oaks, Yosemite)" /></a></p> <p>Another shot from this weekend in Yosemite when an early winter storm moved through. One of the things I really loved was the look of snow on peak fall color--the colors still showed through the snow, but everything took on soft, muted tones.</p> Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:19:38 -0800 2012-11-10T09:32:45-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8184227497 37.725515 -119.624569 37.725515 -119.624569 2524945 Intersecting Seasons (Snow on Autumn Oaks, Yosemite) <p>Another shot from this weekend in Yosemite when an early winter storm moved through. One of the things I really loved was the look of snow on peak fall color--the colors still showed through the snow, but everything took on soft, muted tones.</p> Robin Black Photography autumn winter snow storm yellow gold nationalpark fallcolor ngc valley yosemite blackoak sierras oaks sierranevada naturesbest highsierra nationalgeographic rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8180907962/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8180907962/" title="Snow and Clinging Mist, Yosemite Valley"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8342/8180907962_3fc4fa612c_m.jpg" width="201" height="240" alt="Snow and Clinging Mist, Yosemite Valley" /></a></p> <p>The valley was so beautiful on Saturday as the last of the early winter storm moved through; the sky would clear a bit, with mist rising and clinging to the granite, then more clouds would move in and soften the light, then clearing, then clouds--repeated all day long. It's easily the most beautiful day I've experienced in Yosemite.</p> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:47:30 -0800 2012-11-10T09:52:00-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8180907962 37.744962 -119.576117 37.744962 -119.576117 2524945 Snow and Clinging Mist, Yosemite Valley <p>The valley was so beautiful on Saturday as the last of the early winter storm moved through; the sky would clear a bit, with mist rising and clinging to the granite, then more clouds would move in and soften the light, then clearing, then clouds--repeated all day long. It's easily the most beautiful day I've experienced in Yosemite.</p> Robin Black Photography trees winter cloud mist snow fog nationalpark oak fallcolor ngc valley yosemite sierras naturesbest clearing highsierra nationalgeographic winterstorm rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography iserranevada http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8177806734/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8177806734/" title="Winter Storm Sunrise, Gates of the Valley (Yosemite)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8064/8177806734_e9769245d2_m.jpg" width="240" height="192" alt="Winter Storm Sunrise, Gates of the Valley (Yosemite)" /></a></p> <p>I drove up to Yosemite this weekend, hoping to find nice shooting conditions from an early winter storm that moved through Friday into Saturday. This was my first shot of the day (and I generally don't think of this spot as a sunrise spot, but it certainly can be in the right light). The whole day was extraordinary, with snow, dramatic skies, and peak fall color combining into one of the most beautiful days I've ever experienced.<br /> <br /> I don't think I've ever been in a place where conditions were good for shooting every minute of daylight--but that's what yesterday was like, and I tried to (and hopefully did) make the most of it.</p> Sun, 11 Nov 2012 20:52:16 -0800 2012-11-10T07:57:58-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8177806734 37.716519 -119.66551 37.716519 -119.66551 2347563 Winter Storm Sunrise, Gates of the Valley (Yosemite) <p>I drove up to Yosemite this weekend, hoping to find nice shooting conditions from an early winter storm that moved through Friday into Saturday. This was my first shot of the day (and I generally don't think of this spot as a sunrise spot, but it certainly can be in the right light). The whole day was extraordinary, with snow, dramatic skies, and peak fall color combining into one of the most beautiful days I've ever experienced.<br /> <br /> I don't think I've ever been in a place where conditions were good for shooting every minute of daylight--but that's what yesterday was like, and I tried to (and hopefully did) make the most of it.</p> Robin Black Photography winter sky snow fall clouds sunrise nationalpark colorful pastel ngc icon yosemite sierras bridalveil elcapitan sierranevada iconic naturesbest valleyview yosemitevalley highsierra nationalgeographic mercedriver elcap gatesofthevalley rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8157897957/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8157897957/" title="Tension and Chaos, Cascade Creek (Yosemite National Park)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8210/8157897957_c392f943ff_m.jpg" width="240" height="169" alt="Tension and Chaos, Cascade Creek (Yosemite National Park)" /></a></p> <p>This spot along Highway 120 as it ascends away from the valley is a favorite with many photographers, myself included. To the north of the road, the creek drops down the almost vertical wall of the Merced River Canyon in a beautiful series of drops that goes on so extensively that it's almost impossible to capture the entire thing even in multiple exposures.<br /> <br /> On the south side of the road, the precipitous drop continues with the cascade crashing into Tamarack Creek, creating a beautiful and violent confluence. Charles Cramer and Alan Ross, among others, have famously shot the spot, and this image of mine is somewhat similar (though a much tighter crop to isolate the boulder and two saplings). After shooting it many times in different seasons, I finally realized what part of the appeal of this spot is for me: those colliding streams make some of the most beautiful water patterns, and every exposure turns out a little differently, like a fingerprint from a moment in time.<br /> <br /> This is from spring 2011, as a near-record snowfall had begun to melt, swelling all the creeks and rivers that run from the sierra. Cascade Creek was as flooded and turbulent as I've ever seen it, and it provided this glimpse into the chaos that happens every spring.</p> Mon, 05 Nov 2012 07:08:35 -0800 2011-05-14T15:03:41-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8157897957 37.727144 -119.713425 37.727144 -119.713425 2405399 Tension and Chaos, Cascade Creek (Yosemite National Park) <p>This spot along Highway 120 as it ascends away from the valley is a favorite with many photographers, myself included. To the north of the road, the creek drops down the almost vertical wall of the Merced River Canyon in a beautiful series of drops that goes on so extensively that it's almost impossible to capture the entire thing even in multiple exposures.<br /> <br /> On the south side of the road, the precipitous drop continues with the cascade crashing into Tamarack Creek, creating a beautiful and violent confluence. Charles Cramer and Alan Ross, among others, have famously shot the spot, and this image of mine is somewhat similar (though a much tighter crop to isolate the boulder and two saplings). After shooting it many times in different seasons, I finally realized what part of the appeal of this spot is for me: those colliding streams make some of the most beautiful water patterns, and every exposure turns out a little differently, like a fingerprint from a moment in time.<br /> <br /> This is from spring 2011, as a near-record snowfall had begun to melt, swelling all the creeks and rivers that run from the sierra. Cascade Creek was as flooded and turbulent as I've ever seen it, and it provided this glimpse into the chaos that happens every spring.</p> Robin Black Photography blur water nationalpark spring chaos ngc yosemite sierras sierranevada naturesbest confluence highsierra collision nationalgeographic violent slowshutterspeed cascadecreek watermotion meltoff rangeoflight outdoorphotographer tamarackcreek canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8153971961/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/robinblackphotography/">Robin Black Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/robinblackphotography/8153971961/" title="Twilight's Last Gloaming (Half Dome, Yosemite National Park)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8485/8153971961_7b214dcffe_m.jpg" width="205" height="240" alt="Twilight's Last Gloaming (Half Dome, Yosemite National Park)" /></a></p> <p>It was so dark outside when I took this long-exposure post-sunset shot of Half Dome that I could barely see my hand in front of my face. Because of its towering height, Half Dome reflects the very last of fading light long after darkness has fallen on the rest of the valley.</p> Sun, 04 Nov 2012 06:41:39 -0800 2012-01-28T18:53:54-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Robin Black Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8153971961 37.738684 -119.569916 37.738684 -119.569916 2524945 Twilight's Last Gloaming (Half Dome, Yosemite National Park) <p>It was so dark outside when I took this long-exposure post-sunset shot of Half Dome that I could barely see my hand in front of my face. Because of its towering height, Half Dome reflects the very last of fading light long after darkness has fallen on the rest of the valley.</p> Robin Black Photography california light sunset nationalpark twilight ngc icon valley yosemite granite halfdome sierras sierranevada iconic naturesbest alpenglow highsierra nationalgeographic gloaming edifice rangeoflight outdoorphotographer canon5dmarkii americasbestidea robinblackphotography