Yosemite and More

Found a neat filter add-in for Photo Shop. This started out as the clock on my mantle. Using the Droste filter I was able to manipulate it into this spiral effect. Kinda cool don't you think. Go, See, Enjoy, Explore Dave

The term 'Fog of War' wasn't originally about the ambiguities of war. This was taken less than 50 yards from the soldiers in-between canon volleys. As you can imagine this could cause some confusion on the field of battle. At times it would be hard to tell where your own men were, let alone the enemy. Go, See, Enjoy Dave

Most people who go to Yosemite only visit the valley floor. This was taken on highway 120 going toward the east entrance to Yosemite. I took this on the way to Bodie to photograph the old ghost town. As you can see there is more beauty in Yosemite than just the valley. Go, See, Enjoy Dave

They're everywhere.   I've taken plenty of shots of this type of flower. Why not they're everywhere. I like the soft backlighting from the evening sun. Your eye immediately goes to the flower then you discover the seedpod on the lower right. Go, See, Enjoy Dave

Hey, I'm back. I'm going to try and post weekly from now on. Hope I can get out and about to take some photographs. I'm not a fan of Oleanders, but I like how this one turned out.   I actually took this in the middle of Chowchilla, you never know when you'll find something to photograph. Go, See, Enjoy! Dave

Old paint and spiders, oooooohhhh  While walking around Chowchilla I found this very patient spider. It took me a while  to get a good image without my tripod and it was getting dark. I like how the paint behind the spider is out of focus but becomes clear as your eye moves up the image. It also gives you some indication of how far away the spider was from the paint.  I wish I could have gotten the spider web but it was just too fine and the light was at the wrong angle, though this way it seems to be floating. Go, See, Enjoy.......Even if it is an old door with crackly paint. Dave

There's no place like home.  I think this photograph speaks for itself. I grew up at the base of this beautiful mountain in a small lumber town called Mc Cloud. I didn't really appreciate it until I moved away. When I go back for visits there never seems to be enough time. Go (home), See, Enjoy! Dave

While in Yosemite last week we came upon a flooded meadow.... I changed this one to black and white. To see it in color head up to Yosemite (your best bet) or go to the blog I share with Friedhelm my photo business partner. www.photoblog.eye2eyephotostudio.com. Go, See, Enjoy. Dave

Yosemite has some spectacular falls this time of year.  And some pretty nice little ones as well. I took this on the bottom of what is known as the Cascades a series of waterfalls ending in the Merced River. When exploring Yosemite don't forget to look a little closer. Go, See, Enjoy. Dave

The Chowchilla Photo Club went to Yosemite last Sunday.    With all the rain and snow we've had the water is really flowing. Go, See, Enjoy! Dave

I took this photo of a yellow mum in my front yard. It begin as a rather ho-hum photograph. Now I like it. I don't use the presets in Lightroom very often. But I was bored and decided to see what effect they would have on the mum. By the way the black specks are dirt that was thrown up by our recent rains. The presets gave me a variety from almost no change to, well the outlandish. I liked how this one came out. I think even the dark speckles add something.  Let me know what you think. Go, See, Enjoy. Dave

This was taken last week at the Merced Wildlife Refuge   We heard a lot of geese but didn't see any. They were all just off the Refuge and we couldn't find a way to get to them. So I decided to post this instead. Just like me a bachelor . Go, See Enjoy Dave

I believe this is from a B-24  Another photo from my trip to the Castle Air Museum. If you like planes, history or great photo opportunities go to the Castle Air Museum in Atwater California. Go, See, Enjoy Dave

While waiting for the pending sunset I took this at low tide.   I like the texture of the foreground as much as the clouds and sky. Everything seems to draw your eye to the horizon and the promise of a great sunset. Go, See, Enjoy. Dave

Went to the coast again, this time with my friends Friedhelm and his wife Nancy.   I didn't set up this shot. The feather was just there. I like the contrast of the jumble of colorful seaweed against the neutral grain of the rock, with the feather being the icing on the cake.  Go, See, Enjoy. Dave

Another quick trip to the Merced Wildlife Refuge, I've learned that you never leave the Refuge until it's dark. This was taken well after sunset when there was only one other car in the Refuge. A bunch of people missed a beautiful sky.  Go, See, Enjoy.

I took this earlier (duh) this year and had forgotten all about it. Who knows you may drink the wine made from these grapes, after it's properly aged.....it could happen. Go, See, Enjoy Dave

The valley is known for it's tule fog. Not sure what to say about this photo except I like it. Go, See, Enjoy. Dave

This was taken at the Bloss House is Atwater, CA Since the subject was mostly black and white I converted the whole photo to remove the light coloring of the floor behind the downspout and column. I like the softness of the curves and the way it leads you through the photograph. Go, See, Enjoy.

  Took a quick trip to Lake Yosemite. Caught these trees just as I was considering it was time to leave. The lights in the lower background are from Merced, Ca. Go, See, Enjoy. Dave