Yosemite 14 pics & more (~150kb/pic)

[Ferdinand]

First go on BW conversion. Enjoy, sorry for the lack of posting here lately, been busy with these shots and planning on more photo outing with my wife hehe

I understand its a lot of photos, so if you don't have time to comment its okay too :D

#1 Valley View
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0139R4BW.jpg

#2 Bridal Veil
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0175R4BW.jpg

#3 El Capitan
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0191R4.jpg

#4 Bridal Veil
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0196R4.jpg

#5 Gateway of the Valley
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0202R4.jpg

#6 Half Dome
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0238R4.jpg

#7 Cathedral Peak
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0252R4BW.jpg

#8 Upper Yosemite Fall
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0281R4BW.jpg

#9 Upper Yosemite Fall
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0288R4.jpg

#10 Upper Yosemite Fall
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0342R4.jpg

#11 Vernal Fall
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0429R4.jpg

#12 The Chapel
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0540R4.jpg

#13 Lower Yosemite Fall
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0585R4BW.jpg

#14 Upper Yosemite Fall
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0611R4BW.jpg

Colour version for some of the black and whites.

#1
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0139R4.jpg

#2
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0175R4.jpg

#7
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0252R4.jpg

#8
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0281R4a.jpg

#13
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0585R4.jpg

#14
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0611R4.jpg


Enjoy.

[sparker1]

Ferdinand, you have done a magnificent job of capturing one of Earth's special places. Both color and B & W shots are outstanding. I bow in the presence of greatness.

[Ferdinand]

Thanks sparker1, and I thank Mother Nature for such a magnificent place. Here's a photo the flower blooming along HWY 140 going into Yosemite NP.

http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0520R4.jpg

[sparker1]

Nice shot of the flower, too.

[PhotosGuy]

Nice work!

[cfcRebel]

Oh Wow! What a heaven on earth! And thank goodness we have great photog like u to capture the beauty. Thank you very very much for sharing them.

[ssim]

Simply breathtaking shots. I'm not a big fan of B&W shots but even those are beautifully done.

[Vetteography]

What can I say that others haven't already? Outstanding work!

[TammieO]

Great job. Thanks for sharing!

[ayotnoms]

Oh I don't know.
I guess they're kinda alright...if awe-inspiring landscapes, good composition, and excellent post-processing are your thing

...hey, somebody's got to keep you "a cut-above" photogs humble. :-)

[neil_r]

:D :D :D Pure Joy :D :D :D

Love the moon in #1 all are wonderful !

N

[Ferdinand]

:D :D thanks for all your kind comment guys, makes me wanna work harder to produce more nice looking photos. If you have any comments to improve on them please let me know too.

---Ferdinand

[ed2day]

That was a treat! Can't look at that first B&W without thinking of Ansel Adams.

[Airedale1]

Can't look at that first B&W without thinking of Ansel Adams.

That's exactly who I thought of also. Great pictures, I loved the shot of El Capitan and the capture of the flowers is just perfect.

[Maureen Souza]

Gorgeous..... I think we are heading up the mountain that way soon too. Your shots make me excited to go:)

[BottomBracket]

I thought Ansel Adams was reincarnated. Great job!

[Ferdinand]

You guys are too kind :) I really appreciate your comment, and it makes the effort I took worthwhile.

I doubt I am any where near the Master Photograher of Yosemite, but thanks :)

Regards,
Ferdinand

[MazerRakhm]

Man, I so want to go to Yosemite!

Drove past it on the way to CO the year before last, and we'll be bypassing it again this year!

This year will hopefully be worthwhile though, we're heading out to Glacier National Park in Montana! I'm very excited!

[mdclaros]

Amazing shots!!!

What formula do you use for BW conversion?
mdclaros

[GTogs]

Great Shots! I love the Black and white renditions!

I would like to know the method you use to convert as well!

Togs

[roanjohn]

GRAND, MAGNIFICENT, SPECTACULAR!!!

Should I say more??

Thanks for sharing................

Ro1

[skade]

What a beautiful place! Great shots!

[weemannie]

Absolutely stunning images :) What a wonderful place to visit.


Thanks for sharing

[Ferdinand]

Thanks for all your compliment guys. Looks like its gonna be rain for me this weekend lets see if I can come up with something interesting :) Have a great weekend everyone.

Regards,
Ferdinand

[GyRob]

some great shots there and some of the best i have ever seen .
Rob.

[cmM]

beautiful set of images. I particularly like El Capitan and Cathedral Peak
Thanks for sharing ;)

[V6GTO]

I've been all over the world but have never found anywhere as beautiful as Yosemite. These photos make me wish I was back there.

Martin.

[RbrtPtikLeoSeny]

Woah! Some great shots! I love them.

[tengr_68]

Great shots. My wife and I went there for our honeymoon. Brings back good memories. Good job!

[Ferdinand]

Thanks guys :) I am glad you guys enjoy this series so much, really really, I appreciate your positive comments, really make it all worthwhile. Posted something under Macro for a change :) Got this shot at the San Francisco Golden Gate park this afternoon, 180mm 3.5L on 10D.

http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_0794R4a.jpg

[Ferdinand]

mdclaros, GTogs, sorry I totally forgot about it, conversion was done in PS using the Channel Mixer technique.

You just create a layer Channel Mixer click on Monochrome to get your grayscale, and then work with the R, G, B channel to get the mix you like. Oh before you start go to the colour version and then go to Channel and look at R, G, B and see which one has the most detail, that is the channel you want to maintain and pay importance to.