Some Yosemite Granite in Stormclouds...

Some Yosemite Granite in Stormclouds... · 11:52 PM

Still more from last week (and I haven't exhausted the supply yet). Taken from this point looking east with the Tamron 70-200/2.8.

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Here's a part of Yosemite few see, the Tuolumne River canyon downstream of Hetch Hetchy. Shot with the DA* 16-50 and cropped in a bit.

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Dale · 12-29-2008, 12:18 AM

Man, that shot of the canyon thru cloud and snow is spectacular. You have got quite enough of a collection for an excellent coffee table book there mate.

dazman · 12-29-2008, 02:34 AM

Both great shots, Josh. #2 is my fav, though...like the B&W, light & cloud. Well done. Look forward to the next series

Nitrok · 12-29-2008, 02:41 AM

Great details on the second photo. Bw also fits perfectly for it.
Would love to see that as a big print.

heliphoto · 12-29-2008, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by Dale

Man, that shot of the canyon thru cloud and snow is spectacular. You have got quite enough of a collection for an excellent coffee table book there mate.

Thanks Dale. If only my house were big enough for a coffee table

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Originally posted by dazman

Both great shots, Josh. #2 is my fav, though...like the B&W, light & cloud. Well done. Look forward to the next series

Thanks Daz.

Originally posted by Nitrok

Great details on the second photo. Bw also fits perfectly for it.
Would love to see that as a big print.

Thanks Joni... It would look good as a big print. There's a lot of detail in that shot.

Jimbo · 12-29-2008, 10:15 PM

Another winner Josh... JIMBO

cupic · 12-29-2008, 10:24 PM

No2 ranks up there with the best Ive seen for a while (Bit of A.Ansel here I feel)

cheers

heliphoto · 12-30-2008, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Another winner Josh... JIMBO

Thanks Jimbo.

Originally posted by cupic

No2 ranks up there with the best Ive seen for a while (Bit of A.Ansel here I feel)

cheers

Thanks cupic... You sure know how to put a smile on my face

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Redwood10D · 12-30-2008, 12:15 PM

Love those shots! Wish I could get there in the winter but I lack the bravery.......

heliphoto · 12-30-2008, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Redwood10D

Love those shots! Wish I could get there in the winter but I lack the bravery.......

Thanks... The four studded snow tires on my 4x4 help with the bravery aspect - They make me feel invincible!

Seriously though, getting into Yosemite valley via hwy. 140 isn't that bad a route even in winter. On the day I took these (and all the other snow shots I've been posting lately), I bet you could have gotten to Yosemite valley by that route without much snow on the road. I went into the park on hwy. 120 and there was quite a bit of snow on the road up high, but it was well plowed, and many folks were cruisin' around in their sedans with chains on the tires - no problem. I did drive a few places the plows hadn't been yet (outside the park) in about 8 inches of snow - FUN!

I encourage you to make the trip... Yosemite's great in winter.

**Marc Langille** · 01-02-2009, 04:54 PM

I'll second Cupic's opinion - great images Josh! #2 is very intriguing...

Regards,
Marc

heliphoto · 01-02-2009, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by Marc Langille

I'll second Cupic's opinion - great images Josh! #2 is very intriguing...

Regards,
Marc

That photo has one of the most interesting stories of the day behind it too... I was driving this back road (which shall remain nameless), which really hugs the canyon wall (the photo is shot from the road) when I saw this great view... I saw a pullout just ahead, and decided to pull in... What I hadn't counted on was that the snow thrown by the plow had piled up deceptively deep on the pullout, which was on the edge of the cliff, so when my left tires went into the unplowed snow, there was much more drag than I anticipated which pulled the truck left and I briefly contemplated whether trees which would hold a truck from making the plunge or not, but luckily I used to drive in the snow all the time, so with a crank of the wheel and a judicious application of throttle (put the hammer down), I cranked a turn through the deep snow and back onto the one lane road... and I had left tracks in the pullout that I could back into and park - got this picture there too

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roentarre · 01-03-2009, 01:04 AM

That first shot is just amazing. I have seen a few shots of the same place and this one is really great!

stevebrot · 01-03-2009, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by Redwood10D

Love those shots! Wish I could get there in the winter but I lack the bravery.......

I drove into Yosemite Valley a few years ago from the north on highway 120 during an early Spring snow storm and got some nice pictures similar to Heliphoto's great work. By the time we started to head back, they had closed all but the west entrance through El Portal to Mariposa. Even with 4-wheel drive, getting back to the Sonora area was a white-knuckle experience. Once out of the snowy Merced Canyon, we faced hours of driving rain and deep darkness on the winding, cliff-bound road (highway 42) from Mariposa to Coulterville. I will never forget that trip <shudder>.

Steve

weatherwise2 · 01-03-2009, 06:27 AM

that B&W is stunning. Great series. Hopefully someday can visit there.

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01-03-2009, 01:28 AM	#14
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Redwood10D Love those shots! Wish I could get there in the winter but I lack the bravery....... I drove into Yosemite Valley a few years ago from the north on highway 120 during an early Spring snow storm and got some nice pictures similar to Heliphoto's great work. By the time we started to head back, they had closed all but the west entrance through El Portal to Mariposa. Even with 4-wheel drive, getting back to the Sonora area was a white-knuckle experience. Once out of the snowy Merced Canyon, we faced hours of driving rain and deep darkness on the winding, cliff-bound road (highway 42) from Mariposa to Coulterville. I will never forget that trip <shudder>. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 01-03-2009 at 01:34 AM.

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12-29-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
Dale Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Surfcoast Victoria Australia Posts: 560	Man, that shot of the canyon thru cloud and snow is spectacular. You have got quite enough of a collection for an excellent coffee table book there mate.

12-29-2008, 02:34 AM	#3
dazman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,949	Both great shots, Josh. #2 is my fav, though...like the B&W, light & cloud. Well done. Look forward to the next series

12-29-2008, 02:41 AM	#4
Nitrok Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Finland Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,275	Great details on the second photo. Bw also fits perfectly for it. Would love to see that as a big print.

12-29-2008, 09:17 PM	#5
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dale Man, that shot of the canyon thru cloud and snow is spectacular. You have got quite enough of a collection for an excellent coffee table book there mate. Thanks Dale. If only my house were big enough for a coffee table . Originally posted by dazman Both great shots, Josh. #2 is my fav, though...like the B&W, light & cloud. Well done. Look forward to the next series Thanks Daz. Originally posted by Nitrok Great details on the second photo. Bw also fits perfectly for it. Would love to see that as a big print. Thanks Joni... It would look good as a big print. There's a lot of detail in that shot.

12-29-2008, 10:15 PM	#6
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Another winner Josh... JIMBO

12-29-2008, 10:24 PM	#7
cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	No2 ranks up there with the best Ive seen for a while (Bit of A.Ansel here I feel) cheers

12-30-2008, 11:45 AM	#8
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo Another winner Josh... JIMBO Thanks Jimbo. Originally posted by cupic No2 ranks up there with the best Ive seen for a while (Bit of A.Ansel here I feel) cheers Thanks cupic... You sure know how to put a smile on my face .

12-30-2008, 12:15 PM	#9
Redwood10D Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Claremont, CA USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 77	Love those shots! Wish I could get there in the winter but I lack the bravery.......

12-30-2008, 12:35 PM	#10
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539 Original Poster	Originally posted by Redwood10D Love those shots! Wish I could get there in the winter but I lack the bravery....... Thanks... The four studded snow tires on my 4x4 help with the bravery aspect - They make me feel invincible! Seriously though, getting into Yosemite valley via hwy. 140 isn't that bad a route even in winter. On the day I took these (and all the other snow shots I've been posting lately), I bet you could have gotten to Yosemite valley by that route without much snow on the road. I went into the park on hwy. 120 and there was quite a bit of snow on the road up high, but it was well plowed, and many folks were cruisin' around in their sedans with chains on the tires - no problem. I did drive a few places the plows hadn't been yet (outside the park) in about 8 inches of snow - FUN! I encourage you to make the trip... Yosemite's great in winter.

01-02-2009, 04:54 PM	#11
Marc Langille Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NW Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,710	I'll second Cupic's opinion - great images Josh! #2 is very intriguing... Regards, Marc

01-02-2009, 10:16 PM	#12
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539 Original Poster	Originally posted by Marc Langille I'll second Cupic's opinion - great images Josh! #2 is very intriguing... Regards, Marc That photo has one of the most interesting stories of the day behind it too... I was driving this back road (which shall remain nameless), which really hugs the canyon wall (the photo is shot from the road) when I saw this great view... I saw a pullout just ahead, and decided to pull in... What I hadn't counted on was that the snow thrown by the plow had piled up deceptively deep on the pullout, which was on the edge of the cliff, so when my left tires went into the unplowed snow, there was much more drag than I anticipated which pulled the truck left and I briefly contemplated whether trees which would hold a truck from making the plunge or not, but luckily I used to drive in the snow all the time, so with a crank of the wheel and a judicious application of throttle (put the hammer down), I cranked a turn through the deep snow and back onto the one lane road... and I had left tracks in the pullout that I could back into and park - got this picture there too .

01-03-2009, 01:04 AM	#13
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	That first shot is just amazing. I have seen a few shots of the same place and this one is really great!

01-03-2009, 06:27 AM	#15
weatherwise2 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Warwick, RI Photos: Gallery Posts: 740	that B&W is stunning. Great series. Hopefully someday can visit there.