OT - Yosemite - A Grand Vista

[BlueCorn]

This is from above upper Yosemite Falls. The valley floor is ~2400' below.

To get this view I had to setup on a rock ledge. 18" behind where I'm standing is a 1400' drop to the top of the lower falls. I moved very slowly while I was out there.

I just recently spent 4 days backpacking in Yosemite. I've not finished processing images yet but this one definitely made the trip worthwhile for me.

 

[RevHtree]

Wow great shot! Definitely worth risking your life for! LOL!

 

[kar93]

Beautiful shot! What camera do you use?

 

[BlueCorn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12980528#post12980528 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by RevHtree
Wow great shot! Definitely worth risking your life for! LOL!

Thanks Rev.


Kane - don't get too hung up on equipment. It's not the camera that makes the image. This was, however, taken with a Canon 5D and 24-70 f/2.8L.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Geeze, kudos from me!

 

[drparker]

Great shot. I love the natural framing you setup. The 5D with a 24-70 is a sweet combo. There a lot of range in this shot are you doing just standard post or adding some HDR?

 

[BlueCorn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12981312#post12981312 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drparker
Great shot. I love the natural framing you setup. The 5D with a 24-70 is a sweet combo. There a lot of range in this shot are you doing just standard post or adding some HDR?

The 5D with a 24-70 is a sweet combo but it coupled with the tripod and head it adds almost 11lbs to the pack. This shot was 6 miles in from the trailhead.



No HDR, it's a single frame. Shot with a 2 stop soft split-grad. Just levels, curves and a selective color layer to remove a blue cast.

 

[Blazer88]

Great shot Doug, I look forward to seeing the rest.

 

[kar93]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12980959#post12980959 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by beerguy

Kane - don't get too hung up on equipment. It's not the camera that makes the image. This was, however, taken with a Canon 5D and 24-70 f/2.8L.

Really? I never would have imagined this being taken with anything less than a SLR or Bridge at least.

 

[drparker]

Learning how to use ND filters is something I want to do. Been thinking about ordering some Cokin Z-pro filters and a housing. Your shot is really inspiration to give it a try. Now for the hard decision filters first or macro lens?

Thanks for sharing.

 

[Misled]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12981804#post12981804 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Blazer88
Great shot Doug, I look forward to seeing the rest.

Ditto, as always Doug!!!!

 

[BlueCorn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12982319#post12982319 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drparker
Learning how to use ND filters is something I want to do. Been thinking about ordering some Cokin Z-pro filters and a housing. Your shot is really inspiration to give it a try. Now for the hard decision filters first or macro lens?

Thanks for sharing.

I use Singh-Ray filters for the Cokin P system. I don't actually use the Cokin holder. I hand hold the filter in front of the lens. On longer exposures I actually move it in a small circular pattern which helps hide the fact that I'm using one at all.

Get some. While they don't do anything that you can't do by blending several exposures in PS, it's alway nice to get as close to the finished product as possible "in camera."

Cheers

 

[swjim]

Beautiful shot Doug!

 

["Umm fish?"]

Wow! Nice light, Doug! I just went back and took another look. Absolutely amazing light!

Thanks!

 

[BlueCorn]

Here are a couple more:

Yosemite Creek about 1 mile above the falls:
(a little flat but this is where I stood to have my coffee in the morning)

The last big drop before the upper falls:

Our Hotel:

 

[cdness]

Nice photos! I can't wait to upgrade my camera. Currently I just have a Fuji E550 but using RAM it does take decent photos for a point and shoot. Looking to upgrade to either Nikon D60 or Canon XSI. Haven't decided yet.

But love the pics!

 

[BlueCorn]

Since you bumped this, here's a few more:

 

[kar93]

More great shots! I love the way you've captures the effect of the water.

 

[drparker]

+1 Nice work. I thing that last shot would look incredible printed on a nice canvas paper giving it an oil paint like effect.

 

[BlueCorn]

Thanks!

My paper of choice right now is Epson Velvet Fine Art. It's a rough surface cotton rag that has a really nice texture.