Yosemite

 The fog in the valley was really getting to me so I decided to take

trip to Yosemite. 

On the way up I took these.

They're doing work on the electrical lines to Yosemite. Because of the

rough terrain helicopters are needed. That thing below, and hanging 

from the helicopter is a guy in a harness, just sitting there swinging 

with the breeze. Remember this is taken with a telephoto lens and then

cropped. He was way up there.

Just when I was entering the Valley I stopped to do some photography and a gentlemen

informed me there was a bear near-by. Black bears can be anything from cinnamon colored

to completely black.  This is a small one eating oak acorns.

I was wondering if any of the fall colors would still be showing. I needn't have worried, Yosemite is always beautiful but fall colors are special.

I asked this gentleman if I could photograph him painting

 near where I had just photographed. He has a lot 

more patience than I do.

As I said the fall colors were pretty good.

The little flowers caught my eye.

Changed this photo to black and white. Rock held (instead of tripod)

This Merganser kind of surprised me. Kept it's distance but didn't seem

to be very bothered by my presence. 

Fall leaves

Fall color in Yosemite in November

It's actually been quite a while since I've taken a photo of Half Dome

 from the paparazzi bridge. 

This is the Swinging Bridge, that doesn't swing but bounces just enough

 when people are walking on it to make photography difficult.  For those who

have been there you could say this is from the back side.

Yes, there is water in the Falls thanks to a recent heavy rain and snow on high.

Last but not least, trees in black and white.

Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph.

Dave