Another Hazy Shade of Winter...

Its snowing again, so no big dramatic landscape shots with a bright blue sky, white clouds and famous granite cliffs for anyone today. Instead I wandered behind the medical clinic to the north side valley loop trail and walked against the cliffs and slightly above the trees to the lower Falls bridge- where the snapshots were taken. All bundled up in mountaineering boots, gaiters, three layers of clothing and extra gloves, plus an umbrella to hold over the camera while it sits on the tripod. It started off with a light snow, then would ease into a nice downfall of snow. Anyways, it was good to be out. For X-Mas I received a new record player with a USB port so we can now record vinyl to a digital format....perhaps I can attach a song to an occasional posting soon. Everyone enjoy today's postcards, taken today.

Post Christmas Blues...

...but not in the unhappy way, the depressed way, or the sad-eyed lady of the lowlands behind blue eyes way. Simply the way the sky was all day here after a night of rain turning to snow, leaving the ground blanketed. Then a stroll down a familiar sidewalk and some quick pics of Half Dome tonight during the time after the sun went down, but while the blue sky was still lingering before fading. After a few days of black and white snapshots, I thought I'd offer some color. And I have an idea for tomorrow's photo if I follow through. Enjoy the "post x-mas blues" postcard.

The Day After the Solstice

Yesterday was the first day of winter and I forgot to announce it. Luckily here in Yosemite winter began the week before Thanksgiving, bringing us a couple feet in the Valley back then. So far this past week it rained for three days, then snowed, and now has stayed completely overcast with drizzle for two days. I did go out and take some snapshots today, but everything is so full of mist I'll try again later. I do have some cool ideas for winter walks to go to for photos. Here's a postcard of the 3 Brothers in majestic winter pose. Enjoy.

Why is it Always so Vintage?

I know- sometimes I overdue it on the vintage touch. These two postcards are from today (if you can believe that- I actually went out and took some photographs) and neither one of them started out looking like this. But with Yosemite snapshots it seems like you always have to go with the B&W look, and at least see the effect it creates....And then I do like the old vintage postcards from a bygone time, and those faded, classic colors that evoke memories of elementary school no matter your age. Here's a classic entrance view from a top secret spot: taken from a turn out on a highway! The weather has been rainy and then snowy, and then grey and cloudy...but tomorrow we will go out and find another gem of a postcard for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy every one of you looking at this.

Hwy 41, I Love You

Sometimes I just love Hwy 41. And its not for the (obvious) reason of where it starts and ends: Yosemite Valley and Morro Bay, depending on the direction. Its beauty comes in spates, but even when crossing the Central Valley it is never a busy highway, and is usually interesting. Then on those magic moments when driving back from Oakhurst or Fresno, around sundown, and looking west you get to see these sights. (I know a few posts ago was something similar.) But this postcard is from today, actually tonight, Tuesday, Dec 7th, and I was happy for my timing. All it cost was an afternoon dentist appointment in the city. Enjoy

Winterlude Part 2

Another winter snapshot taken today of the semi-famous Bridalveil Falls. Enjoy.

Winterlude

Winter is here. Here is the first postcard from the Valley.