I was actually a little bit disappointed with my photography at Yosemite National Park in the winters and so decided never to really publish them online. Somehow I could just not capture the essence of the place with my camera and on top of that, my battery died out before I could do any justice to the place.
It was only because Chris insisted that I show her the pictures that I am sharing these here.
For anyone who actually wants to enjoy Yosemite photography, do have a look at the work of
Ansel Adams. This guys is a genius and his work has inspired generations of visitors who photographed these hills.
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| The Half dome, something I really wanted to reach upto |
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| The surroundings are serene, even on a weekend, there are numerous places where you would be all alone and at complete peace with yourself |
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| The beautiful water (freezing as well) |
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| The Half Dome again, arguably the most famous landmark of Yosemite |
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| The last shot before the batteries decided to say goodbye |
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| Yosemite Falls |
Lovely photography.
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DeleteWhat a beautiful scene!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Elin!
DeleteI think you are very severe with yourself Sid! These shots are very good, but we also see the faults in our own work when others can't. And i also think that you were very upset that your camera battery died at the wrong time, it sort of tainted the feeling about your shots!
ReplyDeleteI guess you are right about the battery, it did upset me, but unexpectedly it also allowed me to just walk around without worrying about taking any pictures etc...it somehow kind of freed me up :)
Deletemonumental views!
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Thanks Ola!
DeleteTruly majestic!
ReplyDeleteThe views are simply breath-taking!
Thank you!
DeleteI think you do yourself a disservice by saying these are not good - You captured much of what it feels like there, at least to me. The clouds hovering over half-dome - awesome!
ReplyDeleteGlad you decided to post these.
Thanks a lot for the feedback Chris...I am glad you found these to be alright :)
DeleteI love the last picture. Really nice one
ReplyDeleteThanks Fabio!
DeleteHi Sid! (Do people call you Sid? I'm not sure.) Yosemite is an amazing place and did you get some good compositions here. I especially like the ones with the clouds around the top of half dome. You said you didn't capture the essence of the place. I think the problem is only that you were there at the wrong time of day. It is really really difficult almost impossible to get "the shot" in the harsh mid-day light. Unless you get one of those super blue skies. But white sky just never works out. I bet if you took those exact same images at sunrise, sunset or twilight it would make a huge difference. You did a lot of things right with these images, just mother nature's lighting wasn't what you need.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you posted the images, they remind me of a trip I took there last year.
Hey Anne, you are right...people do call me Sid :)
DeleteI would perhaps agree with you on the light part, but nature photography is something that I am inherently not good at. I just doesn't come to me naturally, which is weird because I love such places...esp the lonely mountains, forests etc...
Beautiful place..the 2nd and the 6th pic (my fav), but all captures are very good.
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Thanks Gautam!
Deletesometimes we're our toughest critics. I think you've got some good compositions in this series and came away with some good shots. I think anne is right, these same compositions taken when the light is working with you instead of against you would be amazing. if you want some Yosemite inspiration from a current photographer check out Michael Frye's site http://www.michaelfrye.com/ He's a master at shooting Yosemite.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the link, just going through it right now...his work is amazing! And inspiring...
DeleteThe falls on the partially shaded backdrop looks majestic! really breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteThanks Bama, I really appreciate it :)
DeleteYou are really lucky to have a chance to see all these places and i really like your photographs,they had the quality to take me to some place else,which i so much needed right now. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI am not quite sure if I am lucky much, though I am really glad that these pictures gave you something you needed...that makes me feel really good about taking them in the first place :)
DeleteDisappointed? These are great pictures. I'm glad you decided to put them up, after all.
ReplyDeleteHey D, its nice that you liked the pics. The place is certainly way better than what it looks like here!
DeleteWhats there to be dissapointed about. They are still amazing pics.... without any Post-Production works. :P
ReplyDeleteAlways wanted to go to Yosemite. Someday....
Thanks Kishan...
DeleteBtw I really think you should try and make it to Yosemite, for me the experience was amazing. I am certainly going there again soon to camp for at least one night :)
A guided tour to the area may be highly affordable as well as convenient. Kihei Akahi Maui
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! On my bucket list to visit Yosemite one day!
ReplyDeleteThese pics are amazing...makes me feel quite nostalgic...someday I hope I make it there.
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