Month: September 2007
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Photo of the Day: DSC_4164 by Pieboy75
In my relentless search for photographic coolness for the Photo of the Day I came across this awesome shot posted on Flickr. It’s got great 3 dimensional quality to it that I really like and the dark imposing clouds – I can feel the cold pelting rain already. Great shot. Photo by Pieboy75 via Flickr.
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Go Hybrid – Your Wallet Will Love You and So Will the Environment
I saw this photo this morning on top of the gas pump as I was filling up. If you can arrange a hybrid vehicle they’re definitely the way to go. Gas in California isn’t as high as it was a few months ago but it’s still tops in the nation. So ask for a hybrid…
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome – Yosemite by Mono Andes
Today’s Photo of the Day is an awesome black and white from Mono Andes. One of the things I look for in a good black and white is white whites and black black. This photo has both. Great shot Mono. Muy bien. Photo by Mono Andes via Flickr.
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Wawona Campground Back to First Come, First Served
Wawona Campground is now First Come, First Served service. The campground remains open and will continue to be open year round.
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Searching for Solitude in Yosemite
Here’s an interesting article I came across about searching for solitude in Yosemite. The piece is called “Yosemite Isn’t Disneyland” by Martin LeFevre. Scoop: “Sitting in the sun by the languid Merced River while fog and clouds cling to the peaks and hollows of the rock face rising to dizzying heights before me, I realize…
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Going Up for Public Lands Day?
You know while you’re in the park for Public Lands Day (read: FREE entry) head over to the Yosemite Visitors Center in the Valley, grab a bag and route and help the Yosemite Climbing Association give the park a Facelift. It’s a great way to help the park and you get to meet some really…
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Wednesday Weekend Weather for Sept 28th -30th 2007
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Photo of the Day: Vernal Falls by Martin S
Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Martin S. over on Ringo. This is the base of Vernal Fall in the middle of summer. Great shot Martin. Photo by Martin S. via Ringo.
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No More Snow
I grabbed this shot from the UCSD webam in Tioga Pass. It’s amazing how fast the snow came and went. There’s still a little bit left. I’m ready for an early winter myself.
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An Awesome Christmas Present for Yosemite Buffs
Ooh! Got a little wall space? Here’s a beautiful photo I came across on the NY Times store by photographer Derrick Z. Jackson of the Boston Globe. If you’re interested in purchasing you can find more information at: http://www.nytstore.com/ProdDetail.aspx?prodId=14181&utm_source=NYTimes.com&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=NYT-CCF The photo comes in 11×14 and 16×20 both framed and unframed. What a beautiful Christmas present…