I had a couple of days recently in Yosemite Valley, after working most of a week in Fresno on a business trip. It was a bit early for most of the blooms, but I found a few here and there. More images from My Spring Trip. Comments/critiques appreciated!
Agreed. "Dogwood Harmony" and "Dogwood Glow" are fantastic. But so is "Gesture" and perhaps my favorite, "Glowing." Great stuff! I like the aspect of the color version of this b&w shot that retains some detail in the deep shadows, and I think the b&w would be better if it did the same. That negative space is just a little too negative for my taste. But man-oh-man, you've got a collection of images to be proud of.
Dogwood Harmony is spectacular, I would be proud to have taken the others as well, but Dogwood Harmony is really special because of the pleasing, flowing background water
"Gesture" gets my vote for #1. However, I could spend a lot of time viewing all of them as they make a very good portfolio of Yosemite, my favorite place to be with or without camera and tripod. Thanks for sharing.
Paul, nice set of images. Like others I love the two Dogwood shots but Glowing has a touch of magic about it - you really caught the light spot on! Cliff
Thanks, everyone for the comments and feedback. Todd, some great ideas, I have been playing a bit with both the amount (area) and density of the negative space on the B&W, appreciate the suggestion.
Very nice collection of images. Makes me want to be there. I really love "Glowing." Your capture of the light and detail in the trees is awesome. Those falls are unbelievable! I also like "Dogwood Harmony." Nice DOF there.
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