Yosemite

Laramie · 30th of July 2012 (Mon)

Finally made it to Yosemite. Was a bit of a awkward trip. I arrived around 1:00 and traffic in the valley was crazy. I tried to scope out a few places for later in the day but by the time the light started getting better, I was exhausted from being up since 4am that morning. I didn't end up leaving the park until about 9:30 so it was a LONG day. I was trying to get in as many spots as I could so inevitably I didn't hit the right light in certain spots.

Would love some criticism, I know this isn't my best stuff, but I tried to make the best of it despite being really drained from the drive/heat/crowds.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

rick_reno · 30th of July 2012 (Mon)

really like 2,3 and 4 - great detail and color in those.

socalrailfan · 31st of July 2012 (Tue)

A nice series Ty, I like the Half Dome shot. You encountered what a lot of people do in Yosemite, overexposure. The dark foreground make the skies and mtn tops overexposed. It took me forever to figure this out. Now I shoot those shots -2/3 or -1 stops below normal or I bracket my shots and blend them.

Thanks for sharing. And July is not the time to go to Yosemite unless it's the high country. Any sunset shots?

Hikin Mike · 31st of July 2012 (Tue)

I'm going to agree with Dave, most are over exposed. I really like the comp on #2, just wish it wasn't so overexposed. If you shot in RAW, you might be able to recover some of the sky and blend them in PS.

Laramie · 31st of July 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rick_reno

really like 2,3 and 4 - great detail and color in those.

Thanks Rick, I was happy with the color on those.

Quote:

Originally Posted by socalrailfan

A nice series Ty, I like the Half Dome shot. You encountered what a lot of people do in Yosemite, overexposure. The dark foreground make the skies and mtn tops overexposed. It took me forever to figure this out. Now I shoot those shots -2/3 or -1 stops below normal or I bracket my shots and blend them.

Thanks for sharing. And July is not the time to go to Yosemite unless it's the high country. Any sunset shots?

No sunset shots. I did bracket many of those shots. And even with Photomattix, they still come out overexposed or overcooked. I think it was just wrong time of the day to attempt the reflection shots. Like you said, just too much range between the dark shadows on the floor and the sun hitting the mountains. I didn't want to leave and not get the shots, but I knew it was going to be very tough. I was driving around trying to hit as many spots as possibly so while doing that, I missed being able to camp out at just one spot and wait for the best light. I also stupidly forgot my GNDs, so that was a big downer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hikin Mike

I'm going to agree with Dave, most are over exposed. I really like the comp on #2, just wish it wasn't so overexposed. If you shot in RAW, you might be able to recover some of the sky and blend them in PS.

I'm going to dig out my Kelby books and see what I can do with some layer masks, but I think they sky is just going to be too bright. Thanks for the comments.

I'm Sasquatch · 31st of July 2012 (Tue)

Shots 2 and 3 really stand out to me because of the beautiful reflections in the water. Overexposed skies immediately disappeared once I mentally dove into the water.

socalrailfan · 31st of July 2012 (Tue)

Ty try Oloeno Photoengine, does a much more natural looking HDR than Photomatix. It's only downfall is alignment, but I do that in Photomatix, save as a .HDR file then open in Photoengine. Email a series and I can show you and example of it. PM me.

IShootThings · 31st of July 2012 (Tue)

I think #1 is the best of the bunch, the rest are overexposed. Where did you shoot #1 from? The angle doesn't look right for Glacier Point...

Laramie · 31st of July 2012 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by IShootThings

I think #1 is the best of the bunch, the rest are overexposed. Where did you shoot #1 from? The angle doesn't look right for Glacier Point...

#1 is from Glacier point right from the rocks at the end of the walkway with the railings. Perspective might be off since I was using a 70-200.

dedsen · 31st of July 2012 (Tue)

Great series.

IShootThings · 2nd of August 2012 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laramie

#1 is from Glacier point right from the rocks at the end of the walkway with the railings. Perspective might be off since I was using a 70-200.

That's why I couldn't figure out where else it could have been! Thanks!

Nice series!

tagnal · 2nd of August 2012 (Thu)

I like #1 and #5. I feel you on the harsh light. I was there a week and a half ago and I struggled with the same thing.

31st of July 2012 (Tue)	#6
I'm Sasquatch Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 252 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Yosemite Shots 2 and 3 really stand out to me because of the beautiful reflections in the water. Overexposed skies immediately disappeared once I mentally dove into the water. __________________ Have a wheelie nice day!

31st of July 2012 (Tue)	#7
socalrailfan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,335 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Yosemite Ty try Oloeno Photoengine, does a much more natural looking HDR than Photomatix. It's only downfall is alignment, but I do that in Photomatix, save as a .HDR file then open in Photoengine. Email a series and I can show you and example of it. PM me. __________________ Dave - Riverside, CA PhotographersNature.com Canon 60D & 40D My photos on Flickr, My Webshots Gallery, my Google Earth/Panoramio photos

31st of July 2012 (Tue)	#8
IShootThings Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Cali Posts: 1,641	Re: Yosemite I think #1 is the best of the bunch, the rest are overexposed. Where did you shoot #1 from? The angle doesn't look right for Glacier Point... __________________ Canon XTI, 18-55 is, 55-250 is, 50 1.8 and 430 ex speedlight. Canon 7d, 24-70 2.8L

31st of July 2012 (Tue)	#10
dedsen Goldmember Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 2,459	Re: Yosemite Great series. __________________ Dale

2nd of August 2012 (Thu)	#12
tagnal Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 743	Re: Yosemite I like #1 and #5. I feel you on the harsh light. I was there a week and a half ago and I struggled with the same thing. __________________ 5D3 / T1i + Grip / S100 / 18-55 IS / 55-250 IS / 50 1.8 / 24-70 L / 17-40 L / 70-200 f/4 IS L / 135 L / 580ex II Toy List \| flickr \| FAA

30th of July 2012 (Mon)	#1
Laramie Still livin' the cowboylife Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Inland Empire, California Posts: 3,145 IMAGE EDITING OK	Yosemite Finally made it to Yosemite. Was a bit of a awkward trip. I arrived around 1:00 and traffic in the valley was crazy. I tried to scope out a few places for later in the day but by the time the light started getting better, I was exhausted from being up since 4am that morning. I didn't end up leaving the park until about 9:30 so it was a LONG day. I was trying to get in as many spots as I could so inevitably I didn't hit the right light in certain spots. Would love some criticism, I know this isn't my best stuff, but I tried to make the best of it despite being really drained from the drive/heat/crowds. #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 __________________ 5DIII \| 40D \| 17-40 f4L \| Tamron 28-75 2.8 \| 50 1.4 \| 70-200 2.8L \| Oly Zuiko 50 macro \| Tamron 1.4x Ty - My Portfolio Last edited by Laramie : 30th of July 2012 (Mon) at 23:21.

30th of July 2012 (Mon)	#2
rick_reno Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42,424	Re: Yosemite really like 2,3 and 4 - great detail and color in those.

31st of July 2012 (Tue)	#3
socalrailfan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,335 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Yosemite A nice series Ty, I like the Half Dome shot. You encountered what a lot of people do in Yosemite, overexposure. The dark foreground make the skies and mtn tops overexposed. It took me forever to figure this out. Now I shoot those shots -2/3 or -1 stops below normal or I bracket my shots and blend them. Thanks for sharing. And July is not the time to go to Yosemite unless it's the high country. Any sunset shots? __________________ Dave - Riverside, CA PhotographersNature.com Canon 60D & 40D My photos on Flickr, My Webshots Gallery, my Google Earth/Panoramio photos

31st of July 2012 (Tue)	#4
Hikin Mike Walkin' Like a Penguin Now! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 5,622	Re: Yosemite I'm going to agree with Dave, most are over exposed. I really like the comp on #2, just wish it wasn't so overexposed. If you shot in RAW, you might be able to recover some of the sky and blend them in PS. __________________ California Nature, Wildlife, Landscape and Inspirational Photography \| Facebook \| Google+ \| Twitter SEO for the Photographer \| Creating HDRs Using Layer Masks Canon 5D • 17-40 ƒ/4L • 300 ƒ/4L IS • 70-200 ƒ/4L • 50 ƒ/1.8 • 1.4x TC • Kenko Ext. Tubes

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