Category: Photography in Yosemite

  • Photo of the Day: The Ahwahnee by Jim Brekke

    I’m going to admit it was hard to pick today’s Photo of the Day. So many great photos. I finally settled on this one by Jim Brekke titled “The Ahwahnee“. This is easily my favorite all time shot of the Ahwahnee. So much detail and so vivid. Love the angle and the way he added…

  • Photo of the Day: A Brief Clearing During the Storm by Misha Logvinov

    Misha Logvinov has been a long time friend of Yosemite Blog. A climber and adventurer at heart, his photos remind me of the late Galen Rowell’s work while still showing Misha’s own unique style. That’s why when it came time to pick today’s Photo of the Day it was a no-brainer. “A Brief Clearning During…

  • Photo of the Day: Fern Spring by Packer Fan

    Today’s Photo of the Day comes from Packer Fan who took this awesome photo of Fern Spring. Fern Spring is the littlest, yet most often photographed waterfall in Yosemite. Great shot, George. If you have a favorite shot you’d like to be considered for the Photo of the Day then by all means, email it…

  • Take a Private Workshop With Michael Frye

    Everyone loves Michael Frye’s “The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite” but did you know that you can arrange to have a private workshop with Michael? It’s true. Workshops are offered year round for all skill levels and start at only $600 per day. Workshops take place within Yosemite National Park and focus on learning the photophraphic…

  • Photo of the Day: El Cap & Fog by Sara Meidinger

    Sara and Paul Meidinger are a wife and husband team who take some awesome photos. That’s why when I added this one to my favorites I knew it’d be a Photo of the Day. Great shot, Sara. Photo courtesy of Sara Meidinger.

  • Photo of the Day: Sunset at Sunrise by Steven

    Today’s Photo of the Day comes from reader Steven who sent me an email and photos from his trip into Sunrise High Sierra Camp with his son Frank. Beautiful shot, Steven. Thanks!

  • Mail Call: Steven and Frank in the High Sierra

    Steven writes in: “I’ve been reading your blog off and on in preparation for my hiking trip with my son last week. Great job, with lots of insight into the “real Yosemite”. Frank and I hiked into Sunrise HSC to open it. We were the first registered guests to sign in for the 2007 season…

  • Photo of the Day: E3205884 by George Hsia

    Although George didn’t post a caption with this awesome photo I can tell you it was taken just outside Tuolumne Meadows where the river starts to drop down into the Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne. Blue skies, beautiful water and great scenery make this a great place to shoot. Great shot, George. Photo by George…

  • Return of Photo of the Day: Temple Crag by Edie

    This photo was so good I had to use it as the first photo for the return of Photo of the Day. Edie hiked into the John Muir Wilderness at Big Pine and took this fantastic shot of the Temple Crag. I was talking to her over Instant Messenger and she was trying to be…

  • More on Moonbows and a Book You Can’t Afford to do Without

    Avid reader Phil wrote me this great email: “I’ve just read your blog on the moonbows and thought it worth a mention that a guy called Michael Frey who lives in the valley and works (or worked) at the Ansel Adams Gallery has written a superb photographers guide to the valley, it’s a pocket book…