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Yosemite Renaissance XXIII Art Exhibit
Yosemite Renaissance opens at the Yosemite Museum Gallery on Saturday, March 1 and remains there through May 4, 2008. (Fridays through Mondays, 10 to Noon and 1 to 4 PM). The entire community is invited to the opening reception, which will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Friday, February 29th. This year, from…
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Video: Photography Walk in Yosemite
Here’s a really cool video I found of a photography class in Yosemite.
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Photo of the Day: Sunset Over Yosemite Valley by Brian Helfrich
What better way to start off a bright new week than with an awesome sunset. Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from our very own Brian Helfrich. Yup, he’s the guy you’ve been seeing post stuff as Brian on Yosemite Blog. In case you haven’t met Brian please allow me to introduce you.…
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Crash! Boom! Bang!
Call it some strange human fascination or maybe it was a little too much William Shatner and Rescue 911! growing up but I enjoy reading the recent incident reports over on the Friends of YOSAR (Yosemite Search and Rescue) website. Here’s an interesting photo from an accident that had occurred December 31st 2007 where a…
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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.
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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
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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…