How to photograph the Yosemite Firefall
Learn how to photograph the famous Horsetail Falls, also known as Firefall Galen Rowell popularized this natural phenomenon with his stunning unmatched photography. When the weather conditions are...
View ArticleHow to photograph the views of Yosemite Valley
Tunnel View Panorama Yosemite is a natural wonder, a spectacular landscape and magnet for photographers. Over four million people come to Yosemite every year. With so much competition, it is vital to...
View ArticleHow to photograph Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall
Vernal Fall with Rainbow Vernal Fall and Nevada Fall are two of the most prominent waterfalls in Yosemite National Park, a park known for its great falls, grand vistas and good photographic value. You...
View ArticleHow to photograph Mariposa Grove
Mariposa Grove Giant sequoias rivaling those of Sequoia National Park crowd together in Mariposa Grove near the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park. The giant sequoias are the world’s largest...
View ArticleHow to photograph Wildlife in Yosemite National Park
Deer in Yosemite There is something very rewarding about wild animal photography. Encounters are rare, fascinating, and therefore unique. As photographers, we always wish to shoot unique photographs....
View ArticleHow to photograph Yosemite Mirror Lake
Yosemite Mirror Lake The Mirror Lake trail is one of the most popular trails in Yosemite because it is easy to hike. You can take your baby strollers with you, hike with small children, or go on a...
View ArticleHow to photograph Yosemite Sentinel Dome
Hiker on Sentinel Dome From Sentinel Dome, you get a 360-degree view of Yosemite Valley and the backcountry, making it one of the most popular hikes in the park. It is relatively easy, even with lots...
View ArticleHow to photograph Taft Point
Taft Point The splendid views of El Capitan, Yosemite Falls and Yosemite Valley from Taft Point are legendary. Yet much to my surprise, the hike still has not caught on with the lazy crowds. The low...
View ArticleHow to photograph Glacier Point
Glacier Point Panorama (click to enlarge) I consider Glacier Point the most magnificent view in Yosemite, a bold statement for a park famous for its superb views. Glacier Point presents views of the...
View ArticleHetch Hetchy – Wapama Falls Hike
Hetch Hetchy Moonrise Discover Yosemite’s best-kept secret, Hetch Hetchy Valley. John Muir once described Hetch Hetchy as “a wonderfully exact counterpart” of Yosemite Valley. It is a funny twist of...
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