Yosemite Spring Weekend; May 27 – 29, 2011
Memorial Day Weekend; a full house of some of the most INCREDIBLE photographers I’ve ever had. And, as you will see, one student insisted on using an iPhone and showing some of us with full-sized DSLR how it’s done!
We had screwy weather, huge crowds and a lot of changing weather. If you can imagine, we had snow on the highways requiring chains, they closed Glacier Point Road due to snow… It was crazy! But we got good shots and turned a lemon into lemonade with 7 solid hours of dramatic shooting conditions at Tunnel View.
This going to be a long post, especially for a 3 day workshop. I have 40-some-odd shots to post, all worthy of anyone’s wall.
Workshop student Jeff Perkins shot this tremendous image of a rainbow over Yosemite Valley.
Workshop student Jaime caught Greg Bull shooting his dad Philip at Washburn Point...
...and the result a fine shot with perfect fill-flash.
This is as close as we got to a group shot; if you have any experience herding cats, you know how hard it was to get everyone in the same spot for long enough to do it. Here, Brian, Randy, Jeff and Jaime stand still long enough to capture.
Greg Bull (blue shirt) shoots at Glacier Point
Roberta (driving) with Jaime (back seat) off to the next shooting location
Workshop student Jaime got this shot of the crowd at Washburn Point. This was the first day of Glacier Point Road opening for the season and there was a rush of people.
Workshop student Jeff Altman got this great reflection shot of Upper Yosemite Fall in Cook's Meadow.
Workshop student Greg Bull shoots Upper Yosemite Fall.
Workshop student Joel Hershman followed my advice and went wandering for different shots and came up with reflections in a standing pool of water in Cook's Meadow. We all went over to copy what he had done...
Workshop student Roberta got this reflection of Upper Yosemite Fall.
Phil Bull shoots Cascade Fall from under the bridge.
Workshop student Joel Hershman shot this pano from Cook's Meadow.
Workshop student Phil Bull saw this unique shot along the Merced River.
I absolutely love this shot. It captures the essence of the lure of shooting Tunnel View, probably one of the most photographed vistas in the world. Photo by workshop student Phil Bull
Another great shot from workshop student Phil Bull along the banks of the Merced River.
Workshop student Phil Bull shot this unique view of tree stumps at the Mariposa Grove of big trees.
One more from workshop student Phil Bull from Glacier Point
Workshop student Phil Bull with this nice shot of the night stars circling the North Star.
As promised, workshop student Jeff Perkins was a major show-off with his iPhone getting some truly unbelievable results.
These were done with an iPhone app called "True HDR"; can you believe it?? Magnificent!
Another iPhone shot from Jeff taken from Glacier Point
more from the iPhone as we shot the sunset and dusk on the Merced River.
More from Jeff's iPhone
who woulda thunk it? From an iPhone!!
Workshop student Jeff Altman went crazy with his B&W post procedures in this wild shot of he foothills of the Sierra National Forest looking west from Wawona Road.
More photos are coming from Roberta, and others. Will upload them when they come in.
Mary from Chicago got this nice shot of the Sequoias in the Mariposa Grove.
Workshop student Mary from Chicago caught this image of Half Dome in the clouds from Glacier Point
Workshop student Mary from Chicago got this great shot of El Capitan in the mist from Tunnel View.
Workshop student Jason got this shot of a thunderstorm building over Yosemite Falls.
Arwinder considering his next shot in Cook's Meadow.
Workshop student Jason got this most excellent shot of a coyote.
What an amazing weekend! I had a fantastic time. The photography opportunities were unbelievable, however the opportunity to meet so many other awesome individuals was unsurpassed . It was a pleasure to meet all who participated. The artistry that I saw was fantastic Great people and great fun ! Phil thanks for the education on taking the best picture possible. Your uncanny way to know weather, well I should have more faith. I now look at the clouds in a whole new light. The knowledge of filters used to enhance photos was so much fun. I am hooked now. Thank You again for an amazing time!
I would recommend this class (opportunity) to any and all who want a lifetime experience!
Thansk again Phil!
berta
June 10, 2011 at 8:38 am
Thanks Berta, you are the best. Thanks so much for the kind words!
June 10, 2011 at 8:43 am
Great experience Phil. Your knowledge of the park, the weather and it’s light are what made the weekend terrific. Thanks for the knowledge and the opportunity to create some nice images. My iPhone thanks you as well!
Best, Jeff Perkins
June 11, 2011 at 8:26 am