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Subject: [Leica] Namesake Waterfall
From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)
Date: Fri, 5 May 2023 23:14:28 +0100
References: <DM6PR04MB540328B01C83FCF8316CCABFB86F9@DM6PR04MB5403.namprd04.prod.outlook.com>

I personally really like the shots of the lower falls as well as the 
final shot. Have you tried them in B&W as you did with Bridalveil? I 
really think they would work well, particularly with all the textures.

Peter

On 02/05/2023 21:21, Aram Langhans via LUG wrote:
> The namesake waterfall for Yosemite is of course, Yosemite Falls. 
> Consists of the upper and lower falls and a few minor drops between that 
> add up to 2425 feet (739 meters).? Here are some maybe cliche shots of 
> this waterfall.
> 
> The hike to the lower falls is easy
> 
> Yosemite Falls-4090.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr 
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at 
> N06/52865880955/in/album-72177720307906491/>
> 
> but taking some photos there was challenging due to the mist.? I would 
> head out to the bridge, line things up with my hand over most of the 
> lens, then get a quick snap and retreat to dry the filter off for 
> another try.? Usually it is quite crowded and I love taking photos of 
> the people, but this time it was practically deserted and with the mist 
> I did not try.
> 
> Lower Yosemite Falls-4098.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr 
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at 
> N06/52865881520/in/album-72177720307906491/>
> 
> Lower Yosemite Falls-4099.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr 
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at 
> N06/52865881335/in/album-72177720307906491/>
> 
> A view of both upper and lower falls from across Cook's Meadow
> 
> Yosemite Falls from Cooks Meadow-4205.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr 
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at 
> N06/52865881235/in/album-72177720307906491/>
> 
> A view from by the chapel.
> 
> Yosemite Chapel-4200.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr 
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at 
> N06/52865657239/in/album-72177720307906491/>
> 
> View from the Swinging Bridge, which does not swing anymore.
> 
> Yosemite Falls from Swinging Bridge-4120.jpg | Aram Langhans | Flickr 
> <https://www.flickr.com/photos/24330215 at 
> N06/52865880735/in/album-72177720307906491/>
> 
> I'll try for some less iconic views next.
> 
> Comments welcome
> 

-- 

Dr. Peter Dzwig


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