Yosemite and More

I was thinking of going to Yosemite this weekend Looking through my files I found this view from last spring. I'm sure there isn't this much water coming over the falls right now, but hopefully the fall colors will make up for it. Wish me luck in having the time to......Go, See, Enjoy!

I took a quick trip to Northern California for some fall colors. I would say I was successful. I went for a little hike with a good friend and family, even caught (and released) some fish earlier in the day.  I'd say the day was a success in all regards. Go, See, Enjoy!! Dave

My tag line is 'Go, See, Enjoy'! Sometimes it's only a few blocks from your house. I like the lines and shadow of this hydrant taken in the early morning light. Hope you........Go, See, Enjoy! Dave

Both these photos were taken through windows since the inside of many buildings are not accessible to preserve them. But they give you a good idea of what to expect. It really is a great place to visit, photographer or not. If you like old you'll love Bodie. Go, See, Enjoy! Dave

If you like real Ghost Towns, not a amusement park, but a representation of history go to Bodie, CA. Bodie is a State Park now and is preserved in 'controlled decay' just as it was when everyone up and left. Go, See, Enjoy. Dave

Where Yosemite really starts is with the granite that the mountain and valleys are carved from: Behind the trees, under the waterfalls and throughout the park you will see this wonderful rock that most just overlook. Go, See, Enjoy. Dave

A fellow photographer and I went to Applegate Park in Merced CA the other day. There is a great fountain there and this is the photograph I like best. Go, See, Enjoy. Dave

One of the characteristics of Chowchilla CA is there seems to be power lines everywhere.  Sometimes they get in the way, this time I like how they cross the trees and seem to mimic the layers of color in the sunset. Go, See, Enjoy. Dave

I grew up in Northern California where Manzinita was a dreaded bush that choked out young trees and was a general nuisance. I don't think I even noticed the flowers until I became a photographer. I guess everything has a beauty of it's own. Perception is often in fact reality. Go, See, Enjoy

Yosemite wasn't always a National Park. At one time it was a commercial enterprise and has gone through many changes over the years. This is a little bit of that left over past. This eye bolt caught my eye as I was heading back to my truck. What it was used for I can only guess.  Go, See, Enjoy!