Monday, November 13, 2006

Ansel Adams...maybe not

Yosemite ValleyAnsel Adams' photographs of Yosemite capture the real spirit of the valley. His black and white photos are timeless in their excellence - www.anseladams.com

It is a truly unique part of the globe, personally I have been there over 5 times. The valley is so photogenic that you will take rolls or memory cards full of photos.
I recommend that you take in colour and convert your photos later for the dramatic Ansel Adams effect. As shown here.
The Leaf
Take the trails and find the smaller treasures, look around and find something new that people may not ordinarily look at. Look for that unique perspective of everyday life, a different angle or a reflection in a pool of water.

Also look at the postcards and see what others including Ansel Adams took photos of and get your own versions of the classics.

Generally enjoy Yosemite and make sure that you leave it for others to enjoy for generations to come.
Reflections of El CapitanCascading spray

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Personally my favourite Ansel Adams photo comes from The Grand Tetons - "The Tetons and the Snake River" 1942.

This image is so amazing in its crisp and clean use of light.