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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Roman Racela on July 15, 2013, 10:05:58 pm

Title: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Roman Racela on July 15, 2013, 10:05:58 pm
I know it's summer and I took this pic back in December. It's just now that I bothered to crack open the image folder from my trip last year. lol :)

Thanks for viewing.



Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Tony Jay on July 15, 2013, 10:11:25 pm
Fantastic palette!
Wonderful composition.

Tony Jay
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Roman Racela on July 15, 2013, 11:32:57 pm
Thank you, Tony Jay.

Fantastic palette!
Wonderful composition.

Tony Jay
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Paulo Bizarro on July 16, 2013, 04:09:55 am
Very nice.
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: PhotoEcosse on July 16, 2013, 05:19:52 am
How many of the upper level roads are open at that time of year?

It is my ambition, if I ever win Euromillions, to come over to America in mid-winter and rent a helicopter (and pilot) to really explore both Yosemite and Yellowstone photographically in that season.
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: bdosserman on July 16, 2013, 09:25:23 am
That's a wonderful shot. I tried getting some shots of snow caps in the river a few years ago, but got nothing anywhere near that good.

How many of the upper level roads are open at that time of year?

Very few. All of the entrance roads are typically open, and you can drive to Badger Pass (may well need chains or 4WD for any driving at all), but Tuolomne and Glacier Point roads are closed, as are many of the trails going up the valley walls. On the other hand, it's absolutely gorgeous just walking around in the valley, and you can also do cross-country skiing and snowshoeing from Badger Pass.

Brian
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Roman Racela on July 16, 2013, 03:36:23 pm
Thank you Paulo.

Very nice.
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Roman Racela on July 16, 2013, 03:40:51 pm
Most of the trails are closed in the winter so you can't really go to the backcountry areas in Yosemite. I think exploring the valley during winter is good enough...at least for me. :)


How many of the upper level roads are open at that time of year?

It is my ambition, if I ever win Euromillions, to come over to America in mid-winter and rent a helicopter (and pilot) to really explore both Yosemite and Yellowstone photographically in that season.
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Roman Racela on July 16, 2013, 03:48:33 pm
That's a wonderful shot. I tried getting some shots of snow caps in the river a few years ago, but got nothing anywhere near that good.

Thank you, Brian. I always check the weather in Yosemite during winter. When there's a storm, I'm on my way there with my 4X4 4Runner. lol

During this trip I took a couple of friends who have never been to Yosemite and just wanted to show them around.
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Roman Racela on July 16, 2013, 03:51:59 pm
Here's another from same trip to Yosemite...
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on July 16, 2013, 07:47:57 pm
Since we're in our third heat wave of the summer already here in the U.S. Northeast, I find these both very appealing!
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: francois on July 17, 2013, 03:33:54 am
Both photos are superb! Weather and timing were perfect for a winter scene. The last photo (three brothers) has some very nice curves.
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: sdwilsonsct on July 17, 2013, 05:13:02 am
The last photo (three brothers) has some very nice curves.

Yes.

I would be tempted to dial down the saturation in places, especially the forest trees on the left that seem orange.
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Roman Racela on July 17, 2013, 05:36:29 am
It's been hellish in Southern California too. :(

Since we're in our third heat wave of the summer already here in the U.S. Northeast, I find these both very appealing!

Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Roman Racela on July 17, 2013, 05:39:47 am
Thank you, Francois.

Both photos are superb! Weather and timing were perfect for a winter scene. The last photo (three brothers) has some very nice curves.
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Roman Racela on July 17, 2013, 05:45:43 am
My eyes must be going bad, Scott. I can't tell if it's orange, red or yellow. Seriously. lol. I actually adjusted the (master/global) saturation by -1 on PS CS6...just so I can always say I took it down a notch. :)

Yes.

I would be tempted to dial down the saturation in places, especially the forest trees on the left that seem orange.
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Mjollnir on July 17, 2013, 10:13:03 am
How is that out of season?

Winter is easily the best time for shooting in the Valley.
Title: Re: Valley View - Out of Season Pic of Yosemite
Post by: Roman Racela on July 17, 2013, 09:12:07 pm
I agree. Winter is probably the best time to go there and shoot. No crowds and it's beautiful in the winter. I was just saying that I posted a winter scene in the summer time :)

How is that out of season?

Winter is easily the best time for shooting in the Valley.