Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Tioga Hwy: entrance to Middle Earth

As you head down Tioga Hwy towards Yosemite Valley you pass by some beautiful country. In fact it's the only pass through the Sierras, so its a one of a kind drive. You basically has drive-thru access to the Sierra high country. The road is a bit trippy at times as it is a two lane asphalt road without guardrails except for the one you see below.

Tioga Hwy

I understand the need for conversation and taking care of the earth, but I would think that they ought to improve on this road. Its an accident just waiting to happen. As you drive you the first thing that really grabs you attention is Lambert Dome.

Lambert Dome

A hunk of granite rising from the floor of Tuolumne meadows,its hard to miss. Especially as it is contrasted with the lush green meadows that for over half the year are covered with snow.

May Lake trail

Somewhere between there and the valley floor is a turnoff for May Lake. Don't miss it. Its a mile hike to the lake which serves a base for all sorts of destinations. The path goes uphill, but don't give up hope around the corner is some of the prettiest country California has to offer.

Mountain water

Mountain Inspirations

May Lake Reflections


If you visit Yosemite make sure to visit, its well worth the time!

Monday, August 23, 2010

May Lake

My family went up to June lake this past week, so I have been busy snapping pictures! This is May, not June lake lol. I thought I would share this photo as I continue to process all the photos I took. As I had 3 cameras, I sure took plenty! the others are soon to come.


May Lake

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Pinholes

Pinholes in the cloth of heaven, stars truly do declare the majesty of God.

Pinholes in the cloth of heaven

Tonight the tears of Saint Lawrence or as they are more commonly known, the Perseid meteor shower, climaxed. As I have not really seen a meteor shower, I wanted to be there this time. I hadn't adequately prepared, and did not get any pictures of the meteors, and yes I saw many tonight. Instead I settled for a picture of the star trails around Polaris. I had never really successfully taken such a picture and wanted to try my hand at it.

This frame was captured at f10 iso400 and a 20 minute exposure.