Yosemite and More

  Been playing a lot with Black and White lately, even when it's probably not the best option. Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph. Dave

I have lots of flowers blooming in my yard right now. Thought it might be interesting to post them both in color and black & white. Actually this isn't all the flowers but a whole lot anyway.   Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph Dave

 Took a trip to the east side of the Sierras with some friends, took Highway 108 for the views and Aspens, visited Bodie, and ended up at Mono Lake. If you like aspens look at my previous post of Great Basin National Park If you've followed me at all you know I love Bodie, sooo..... And last but not least Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph, Dave

 I went to Yosemite the other day just after a small snow storm. While there I visited the Ansel Adams Museum and it remined me of the power of Black and White.  I don't claim to have the talent of Ansel Adams but I like how these turned out.  Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph Dave

 A friend and I went over Tioga Pass, stopped at Saddleback Lake and then on to Bodie.  Saddleback lake at 8,350 feet was still frozen over, the store closed and the water taxi not working. However I did find this wheel barrow and lots and lots of mosquitos. After the mosquitos drove us away it was on to Bodie. I found this old tricycle on a porch partially hidden by some vines. Of course an old mining town like Bodie has lots of old rusty equipment. I especially like the contrast of the sharp edged gear against the  softness of the bush. I kept this one color because of the contrast of the grass and the black rollers. This one was a toss-up, black and white or color. I decided the color of the siding was as important and the structure. The Blue Flags were thankfully in bloom. They were all over. Found this bowl laying in the grass As I said the Flags were everywhere. Played with Photo Shop a little on this one The old saw mill is always interesting This Blue Flag is past...