Yosemite and More

Took a trip to Northern California, where I was born and raised. spent a little time on the McCloud River mostly near Upper Falls and Lakin Dam.  Lower and Middle Falls just had too many people. In late spring and summer the vegetation along the river takes over, Especially the Indian Rhubarb. Which if you're careful you can eat part of. The Number of wild flowers still in bloom surprised me. Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph. Dave  

 Went to Yosemite the other day. Really wasn't expecting much in the way of fall colors but was pleasantly surprised. I decided not to concentrate on the iconic features such as Half Dome and El Capitan, with one exception as you will see. I was surprised to see these wild grapes along the side of the road, even more surprised the deer hadn't eaten them. In Yosemite everywhere you look is pretty magnificent. Trouble is sometimes we only focus on the iconic scenes. Sometimes you look up. Sometimes you look down. This butterfly was very cooperative, or maybe just tired. Sometimes you see it climbing up a hill. Sometimes it's next to the road  but you have to walk a little to get back to it. I just thought this was kinda different. Very Old School This bush was just starting to turn. I took a trail I've never been on before, turns out it was the old Highway 41 before they build the tunnel. Photo looks kinda level, it isn't, after about a mile and half you end up near w...

 Recently went to the Moaning Caverns and then to Big Trees State Park. It was a very good day. At Big Trees I didn't focus on the trees as you'll see. But first the Moaning Caverns (the 4th cave/caverns I've  been to recently, not a complaint) There were lots of interesting formations in the Caverns, here are just a few. Can you see the shark rising from the water??!! Now for the Big Trees, Fall in the Sierras Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph. Dave

 Went to the Mt. Shasta area a while back and came back with a few Fall photos. Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph Dave

Last week they predicted snow in Yosemite Valley and that it would end about 10am with variable cloudiness after that. The first snow of the season was just too tempting and I headed up, getting there about 10am. On the way up I stopped along the Merced River several times. While overcast there wasn't any rain and I wondered what would happen in Yosemite. As you can see the colors along the river were pretty good. As I got to the park it wasn't snowing, but a good layer of snow had already fallen. This is one of the first indications that it was going to be a very good day to photograph.  Yes, it was going to be a very good day. Then it started to snow a little, you might be able to see some snow blur on the lower portion of the photograph. Then it started a little harder. I was worried because I'd left the rain cover for my camera at home and I'm a little paranoid about wet cameras. While taking this one a young lady near me remarked how special it was to visit Yosemit...