First trip to Yosemite

Joeymozzer · 28th of June 2012 (Thu)

But not my last.........well i managed to get a few so so shots. felt it very difficult with my 18mo old tugging me and wanting to be carried and by my wife rushing me, lol but I'll be back... hopefully you guys can give me some tips on my shots, I took some i liked but got sun spots on them, didn't have a lens hood.

rick_reno · 28th of June 2012 (Thu)

like 2 and 3 best in this set, nicely done

Jon Clemens · 28th of June 2012 (Thu)

Haha. Personally, my photos turn out a lot better on a day that I'm 'wife-less'. When you see a shot that you think would be better about 6 hours later you don't get the, "We were THERE earlier."

Your shots are some of the classics. How they turn out is greatly influenced by season, time of day, cloud formations, and atmospheric conditions. The valley can be quite hazy during summer days.

bsmotril · 28th of June 2012 (Thu)

Nice composition on these. My suggestion for next time is to invest in a circular polarizor filter if you enjoy shooting landscapes. It will really help saturate the sky and minimize the haziness of photos, and bring more contrast detail into the clouds.

Joeymozzer · 28th of June 2012 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by bsmotril

Nice composition on these. My suggestion for next time is to invest in a circular polarizor filter if you enjoy shooting landscapes. It will really help saturate the sky and minimize the haziness of photos, and bring more contrast detail into the clouds.

I was using one I took other pix where the clouds pop, but I felt the sky was to dark and over exposed looking.

thanks guys. Yea I'm thinking of returning in the fall

Hikin Mike · 28th of June 2012 (Thu)

I've found that family and "serious" photography usually don't mix...LOL!

WHB · 28th of June 2012 (Thu)

It's hard to blend a serious shot with a little one tugging on the pant leg...you did a nice job and I'd go for the circular polarizer and be sure to shoot in RAW with some good software ready to process...good photos and continue to have fun!

Naturalist · 28th of June 2012 (Thu)

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I've found that family and "serious" photography usually don't mix...LOL!

Lots of truth there for me, Mike. My wife is not rushing me or anything, but I cannot help to feel I am being rushed, so I cannot get into it enough unless I am by myself and that is when I get the better shots.

Joeymozzer · 28th of June 2012 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by Hikin Mike

I've found that family and "serious" photography usually don't mix...LOL!

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Originally Posted by WHB

It's hard to blend a serious shot with a little one tugging on the pant leg...you did a nice job and I'd go for the circular polarizer and be sure to shoot in RAW with some good software ready to process...good photos and continue to have fun!

lol so true, well unless i introduce them to my new hobby lol....... I am using a $20 circular polarizer lol guess i didn't use it well. I haven't attempted RAW, i have PS CS2 but am intimidated to try to learn it. Thanks guys

boguz · 29th of June 2012 (Fri)

Nice photos! I wish i could be there to climb some of those unbelievable walls!! =)

As to ideas, i think a polarizer would help. It would darken your sky, help with the "haze" and give you a bit more contrast! Try to get one from a friend and give it a try, so before your next trip you can decide if it is good investment for you (by the way, they are quiet cheap)...

Joeymozzer · 29th of June 2012 (Fri)

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Originally Posted by boguz

Nice photos! I wish i could be there to climb some of those unbelievable walls!! =)

As to ideas, i think a polarizer would help. It would darken your sky, help with the "haze" and give you a bit more contrast! Try to get one from a friend and give it a try, so before your next trip you can decide if it is good investment for you (by the way, they are quiet cheap)...

Lol I did use a polarizer..... Circular too...lol

And yes it's amazing, I saw a few climbers and I'm out of words for the climbers, it's amazing to attempt that, saw some tents staked out on the edges too

Joeymozzer · 29th of June 2012 (Fri)

I'll post a few more shots (if anyone would wanna see) hopefully these will show my polarizer in use lol, maybe I thought they were over exposed because of the darker sky..

jerrywb48 · 29th of June 2012 (Fri)

Wonderful photos!
Another place I talk about visiting, but never seem to get there.
Your photos make me want to start planning a trip.

Digitally_Altered · 29th of June 2012 (Fri)

Nice shots, I was up there last week with family and sent them home friday night. Then got to spend a few days hiking around & shooting pics... also went into tuolomne meadows but was still a bit early... if I'm lucky may be able to head back up for a quickie in the next few weeks

Heap64 · 29th of June 2012 (Fri)

I peaked at your exif data and I saw F9 on 2 of them so it looks like you were using the sweet spot for most lenses. Don't be afraid to shoot RAW +.jpg , that gives you the chance to even use Canon's DPP to do a little exposure tweaking and control your inital sharpening. Keep in mind few people post many shots straight out of the camera in these sections without doing a little be of playing in post processing.

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Joeymozzer Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Moz Angeles Posts: 242 IMAGE EDITING OK	First trip to Yosemite But not my last.........well i managed to get a few so so shots. felt it very difficult with my 18mo old tugging me and wanting to be carried and by my wife rushing me, lol but I'll be back... hopefully you guys can give me some tips on my shots, I took some i liked but got sun spots on them, didn't have a lens hood. __________________ My Camera: Canon T1i Lens: (canon kit) EFS 18-55* EF 50mm F1.8 llEFS 55-250 Accesories: Lowepro Sling Shot 102 AW BagDolica ZX600B103 TripodRocketFish CP/ND Filters (52mm/58mm)430ex II * My Shots: Still Learning

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rick_reno Cream of the Crop Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 42,424	Re: First trip to Yosemite like 2 and 3 best in this set, nicely done

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Jon Clemens Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Solvang, California Posts: 682	Re: First trip to Yosemite Haha. Personally, my photos turn out a lot better on a day that I'm 'wife-less'. When you see a shot that you think would be better about 6 hours later you don't get the, "We were THERE earlier." Your shots are some of the classics. How they turn out is greatly influenced by season, time of day, cloud formations, and atmospheric conditions. The valley can be quite hazy during summer days. __________________ Canon 7D \| 400L \| 24-105L \| Tokina 11-16 \| + stuff

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bsmotril Goldmember Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,116 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First trip to Yosemite Nice composition on these. My suggestion for next time is to invest in a circular polarizor filter if you enjoy shooting landscapes. It will really help saturate the sky and minimize the haziness of photos, and bring more contrast detail into the clouds. __________________ Gear List Galleries: http://www.flickr.com/photos/smopho/

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Hikin Mike Walkin' Like a Penguin Now! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Atwater, CA Posts: 5,621	Re: First trip to Yosemite I've found that family and "serious" photography usually don't mix...LOL! __________________ 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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WHB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 90	Re: First trip to Yosemite It's hard to blend a serious shot with a little one tugging on the pant leg...you did a nice job and I'd go for the circular polarizer and be sure to shoot in RAW with some good software ready to process...good photos and continue to have fun! __________________ 5d gripped/5d gripped/ Canon 28-135mm 3.5-5.6 IS/ Canon 17-40mm 4L/ Canon 100mm 2.8 L/ Canon 100-400mm 4.5-5.6 L/ www.hithercreekphotos.com

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boguz Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lahti, Finland Posts: 264	Re: First trip to Yosemite Nice photos! I wish i could be there to climb some of those unbelievable walls!! =) As to ideas, i think a polarizer would help. It would darken your sky, help with the "haze" and give you a bit more contrast! Try to get one from a friend and give it a try, so before your next trip you can decide if it is good investment for you (by the way, they are quiet cheap)...

29th of June 2012 (Fri)	#12
Joeymozzer Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Moz Angeles Posts: 242 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First trip to Yosemite I'll post a few more shots (if anyone would wanna see) hopefully these will show my polarizer in use lol, maybe I thought they were over exposed because of the darker sky.. __________________ My Camera: Canon T1i Lens: (canon kit) EFS 18-55* EF 50mm F1.8 llEFS 55-250 Accesories: Lowepro Sling Shot 102 AW BagDolica ZX600B103 TripodRocketFish CP/ND Filters (52mm/58mm)430ex II * My Shots: Still Learning

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jerrywb48 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 146 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First trip to Yosemite Wonderful photos! Another place I talk about visiting, but never seem to get there. Your photos make me want to start planning a trip. __________________ 60D \| EF 40 \| EF 17-40 \|Tamron 17-50 (non VC) \| EF 70-200 f4 L The truth knocks on the door and you say, "Go away, I'm looking for the truth." So it goes away.

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Digitally_Altered Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 1,069 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First trip to Yosemite Nice shots, I was up there last week with family and sent them home friday night. Then got to spend a few days hiking around & shooting pics... also went into tuolomne meadows but was still a bit early... if I'm lucky may be able to head back up for a quickie in the next few weeks __________________ Bruce... 5DIII, 7D, 100-400L IS, 70-200 f2.8L IS II, 24-105 f4L IS, 16-35 2.8L II, 100 f2.8L IS macro, 600EX-RT --- up for sale 500 f4L IS, 50D,ef-S10-22, ef-S17-55 f2.8 IS *

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Heap64 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 241 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: First trip to Yosemite I peaked at your exif data and I saw F9 on 2 of them so it looks like you were using the sweet spot for most lenses. Don't be afraid to shoot RAW +.jpg , that gives you the chance to even use Canon's DPP to do a little exposure tweaking and control your inital sharpening. Keep in mind few people post many shots straight out of the camera in these sections without doing a little be of playing in post processing. __________________ James Canon 7D \| 17-55 2.8 IS \| 100-400L \| Sigma 8-16 \| Sigma 70-200 2.8 OS \| Sigma 2x \| 580EX II, 430EX

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