Yes is all about the light! Or how do you deal with it. My fellow photogs from Japan had stayed much longer than me and had probably tried every possible angle at various locations; some of the other serious photographers had some expensive gear and a less friendly attitude but I am sure they had also tried every single corner of the valley at different light situations. I don't know if a zoo is the term I would choose but to me it was great to photograph Yosemite with friendly japanese, IPhone young couples, annoyed photographers with several thousands worth of gear ot the wonderful old fellow who told about a trail I should go even with my digital camera, he preferred film.