Search results for: “Camera”
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Missed the Perseid’s? Don’t miss the Aurgid’s
So whatcha doin’ on Friday night? Want to stay out late and watch the meteor shower? Ok but really, if you didn’t get a chance to see the Perseid’s well grab your camera, tripod, a warm blanket and some hot coffee and find comfortable spot to watch the Aurigid’s. MSNBC: “On Sept. 1, 2007, that…
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Can You Find Me?
A few years ago my wife and I were camping just over Tioga Pass. She happened to pull out the camera and snap a pic of me in my Jeep with my 2 dogs. I then posted that photo on Flickr. Much to my surprise I was contacted a few weeks ago and asked permission…
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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…
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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…
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Don’t Wait Until Memorial Day
The Modesto Bee: “With his camera perched on a tripod and pointed at Yosemite Falls, Vaughn Hutchins didn’t have to think very long when asked about the perfect time to photograph one of North America’s tallest waterfalls. ‘Right now,’ he said Thursday, glancing at the puffy, wind-blown clouds drifting elegantly in and out of Yosemite…
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The Snowmen Maker Reveals Himself
So if you’re curious about the snowmen that mysteriously appeared on the Yosemite Association webcam one day in early March you’re going to want to check out Adam Long’s website. Adam Long: “On March 5th, 2007, I cross-country skied 10 miles to the location of the remote camera and created two snowmen in this idyllic…
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Abhi Asks About Photography in Winter
Reader Abhi wrote in to ask about photography in Winter. A few friends and I were keen to head out there to enjoy a different side of Yosemite and hopefully be able to take some good pictures. Trouble is, we’ve only been in the summer and can’t really find any recommendations for good places to…
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BASE Jumpers Apprehended After Leap From El Capitan
NPS: “Ranger Keith Lober was descending from El Capitan while off-duty on December 3rd when he came upon two men who were ascending fixed ropes on the rappel route. While waiting at an anchor with the first man, it became apparent to Lober that the second man was not a climber due to his attire…
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Rock Climbing in Yosemite (Google Video)
Dane sent me this great video he found over at Google Video. Here’s the synopsis. Imagine facing a granite wall 2,500 feet straight up with only five strangers to help you climb to the top. Imagine traversing a … all » two-thousand feet deep canyon on a rope, pulling yourself all the way. Imagine camping…
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Wildflowers
DSC_0031.JPG Originally uploaded by Campin’ Guy. Early summer in Yosemite and the Sierra can be very beautiful and if you love wildflowers then I’m going to give you a tip, don’t go to the Valley. Though they’re still a bit soggy the meadows along the Glacier Point Road are plentiful with wildflowers of all sizes…