Month: February 2008

  • Photo of the Day: Perfect Lake by Steve Broadbank

    I’m not normally a big fan of HDR images but this one by Steve Broadbank is an exceptionally beautiful shot. Taken early morning at Tenaya Lake, this photo is a great reminder that all this rain and snow we’re getting is VERY badly needed. Nice work Steve. Photo by Steve Broadbank via Flickr.

  • Quotes from Ansel Adams

    While we’re on the subject, here are a few quotes from The Man: “In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a form of exploration.” “A good photograph is knowing where to stand.” “A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words.” “Dodging and burning are…

  • Ansel Adams event on Saturday

    Happy Birthday! I like this piece from yesterday’s Adams Gallery newsletter: _______________________________________________________ Join us at the Yosemite Lodge this Saturday (February 23, 2008) at 7 PM for a slide show lecture on Ansel Adams’ life and artwork given by his Grandson (and our President) Matthew Adams. Today Ansel Adams would be turning 106 years old.…

  • Merced River Plan Workshop Rescheduled

    If you were headed up to the park to attend the Merced River Public Planning Workshop this weekend then listen up. Due to stormy weather and bad driving conditions expected this weekend the workshop has been rescheduled for Friday March 7, 2008 in the Yosemite Valley Visitors Center Auditoriu from 9:30 to 3:30. For more…

  • Photo of the Night: Fire in the Tunnel II by Wyatt Hatfield

    This photo is original and beautiful. Go take a look. Photo of the Day is still open, this is the photo of the night. Photo by Wyatt Hatfield via Flickr

  • Ancient Jocks Race at Badger Pass this Saturday

    Calling All Ancient Jocks! Are you over 30 and ready to do battle on the slopes of Badger Pass? Do you have what it takes to navigate the slalom course and chug a beverage of your choice half way down? Join the Yosemite Ski Team and Yosemite Winter Club for this fun annual event. The…

  • Boy Scout Dies After Fall

    In a really tragic accident a Modesto boy was killed after he fell off the trail to Upper Yosemite Fall. KCBS: “A 12-year-old Boy Scout from Modesto died over the weekend after falling from a sheer granite cliff in Yosemite National Park. Park Ranger Adrienne Freeman says it happened around 2:15 on Saturday afternoon when…

  • Photo of the Day: Last Rays of Light on Horsetail Falls by Ed Hughes

    It was really hard to describe today’s Photo of the Day. Not only is it a beautiful shot but it’s from a photographer whose work I truly admire, Ed Hughes. Ed’s photos are nothing short of INSANELY BEAUTIFUL. But don’t take my word on it, I urge everyone to head over to his website, www.edhughes.com,…

  • Road Construction Video

    I made a short video yesterday of the drive through the one lane construction zone on 140 at 120, next to the Merced River. The construction folks said the project is a little behind schedule, but they hope to finish by Memorial Day. The river is rising fast, which complicates things. Loyd wrote about the…

  • Photo of the Day: Merced River and El Capitan by Maria Silva

    Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us today from Maria Silva who sent in a bunch of pictures among them this awesome shot of the Merced River with El Cap in the background. Beautiful shot Maria! Thanks for sending them in. Photo by Maria Silva.