After visiting the Sequoia National Park, we made our way to Yosemite National Park. We stayed in the Yosemite View Lodge, right at the entry to Yosemite. Our hotel was a bit dated but backed up to the rushing river. That was really cool because you could hear the river at night. Makes for some great sleeping.
Our river view from the hotel
I have always been a big fan of Ansel Adams. He is the world famous photographer that grew up in San Francisco but lived most of his life in Yosemite National Park where he became famous for his black and white landscape photography. His gallery is in Yosemite and we were able to schedule a 1.5 hour “camera walk” where a professional photographer from his gallery took us to some of the spots where Ansel took his iconic pictures and explained light and composition. This was WAY cool.
In the spirit of appreciation, here are some pictures I shot in black and white during our trip:
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
The colors in the spring are incredible, so I can’t leave you hanging without some color.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park
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Ansel Miller! Spring is a great time to visit Yosemite — so much water everywhere!
Yep, the crowds are smaller in the spring and the water is rushing from the snow melt!
Keep em coming Steve, great photography. I have just put Yosemite on my bucket list.
Hi Rhonda. Yes, California has to be on your bucket list. There is so much to do and see here. We could spend a couple of months here without getting bored.
You did a lovely job capturing the park in Adams style! We also love the family photo at the top! Blessings,* Karleen & David from “Seaside”
Hi Karleen! Thanks for the compliment. Are you from Seaside Florida?
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