Hey guys, Im heading to Yosemite on wednesday (about a 3 hour drive each way) and was wondering if anybody knew of any good photo locations? For example, a place with half dome in the background or something. Any ideas would be a big help, thanks

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One of my favorite spots is just at the entrance to the valley from the Arch Rock Entrance. There is a Y split starting the one way road around the valley. As you would leave, after going all the way around, (the left leg of the Y), there are several panoramic views of the meadow/valley with the river as foreground, El Capitan on the left and Half dome in the background. Bridalveil Falls was flowing on the right side. The view is a larger variation of your pic with mentioned items framing the picture. I believe they even had one of the areas marked as a recommended spot which is okay but there is another a little closer to the exit.

Other favorite spots are under Yosemite Falls up against El Capitan. The the lake area under Half Dome. The family & I were out in March of 2000. Record 80 degree temps and very little traffic. It was fabuuuulos! Have fun. Jeff

If you're coming in from the South on 41, you can't beat the Tunnel View turnout.

Damn near any spot you pick it a good place to take a picture, we go there about every other year and its nice. This time of the year there will be plenty of scenary with all the tourist there. I never knew a state park would lure in so many hot chicks, I was suprized.

Beautiful pic. Me and the wife are planning a trip for next year out west. I would love to see Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Redwoods, Grand canyon, and a few other places, I guess we'll have to do it over a few years to see it all.

Great shot, do you have any more?

Earl

there are many spots along hwy 120/108 and when you turn off on 120 heading twords yosemite theres also a few vita points witch are nice for pics ...theres one you shoul look into on your way back called patterson pass road out of tracy get ys a good pic of your car/the valley and some windmills while your about 1650 feet above sea level ....btw i'm along the way can i go? lol

Well, unfortunately i totally forgot i have an appointment tomorrow in the middle of the day so im not going to be able to go. Severe Clutch Foot I think lol. Here is another Yosemite shot for ya.

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i beleve that shot was taken off the john muir trail....beutifull place, to many damn people

Ok good news. Im going up today so ill be sure take plenty of pics.

Don't forget to pack your sister's friend, Stevie. If you remember to pack her for the trip, I'll be anxiously awaiting ther posting of the pictures.

It's been a quite a few years since going there but I do remember how wonderful it was to go to Hetch Hetchy Resevoir. Wonderful views, excellent rock formations along the road and a cool tunnel to hike on foot through....

Kit (86 GT)

Ok well im im back now and i took quite a few shots. Here are my favorites.

There were a lot of tourists, suprising for a wednesday, so parking was a real pain which is why most of these shots are of the back of the car heh. I got quite a few comments, even from the ranger at the entrance. "What kind of car is this?" with wide eyes. "Very nice!"

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Bump, what no comments guys?

quote Originally posted by CaliforniaSpeeder9: Bump, what no comments guys?

Course not, you didn't bring the girls!

Seriously though, very nice. I looked through your online portfolio and you do some awesome work.

quote Originally posted by CaliforniaSpeeder9: Ok well im im back now and i took quite a few shots. Here are my favorites. There were a lot of tourists, suprising for a wednesday, so parking was a real pain which is why most of these shots are of the back of the car heh. I got quite a few comments, even from the ranger at the entrance. "What kind of car is this?" with wide eyes. "Very nice!"

Those are some breath-taking photos!

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i think no one is saying anything because they are speechless those are amazing pictures

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As an ex-Cali/Nevada kind of guy who lived in Sacramento, Fresno and Reno, I do recall many fine days bumping around in the backwoods of Yosemite, the Sierra Nevedas and the Desolation Wilderness (on foot). In my opinion, northern and central California have to have the richest selection of spectacular places in the nation. You got it all from purple mountains majesty to shining sea.

I like the shots, makes me sort of homesick. Not only do I miss the mountains, I miss the roads that get you up there. Do you mind if I post one or a few at the World Famous Fiero Photo-Rama (www.fierodriver.com)? By the way if anyone else has Fiero pictures in cool places, drop them of at the World Famous Fiero Photo-Rama. 5 years+ and going strong! Is your car there yet?

Again, great pictures and from experience, I know that photos can only tease you to what Yosemite is all about. It is awesome if you never leave your car, it goes beyond expression if you don a back pack and head to the trails!

P.S. Please, no flaming for opinion, I just love Northern Cali and the mountains in particular. I have also lived in Hawaii and love that place dearly as well. As with Northern California, once you get of the beaten track, you can find "spectacular" just about anywhere!

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You are a very talented photographer.

YOU FORGOT TO PACK YOUR SISTER AND HER FRIEND!

Hey thats the mountian side that Captive Kirk was climping in Star Trek V the Final Frontier.

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quote Originally posted by Fierokid87: Hey thats the mountian side that Captive Kirk was climping in Star Trek V the Final Frontier.

And if you are feeling "Froggy", you can take a climb yourself, although there are a few ways to get up there. You can actually walk up to the top, though the last 1/2 mile can be a challenge. The hike in averages about 8 miles and the total climb changes your altitude over 5,000 feet to around 8200 at the summit. Been there, it is awesome, but unless someone does a photoshop, no Fiero will make it close. Now Pikes Peak on the other hand....

quote Originally posted by Fierokid87: Hey thats the mountian side that Captive Kirk was climping in Star Trek V the Final Frontier.

I thought that looked familiar. Too bad that was the one of the worst movies of all times, (and I am a fan of the series)

quote Do you mind if I post one or a few at the World Famous Fiero Photo-Rama (www.fierodriver.com)?

please go right ahead.

Great pix, Speeder! Thanks for the trip!! :

I'll check out the fierodriver site too!

JC

Very nice. This one is my favorite.

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That would be "Upper" Yosemite Falls

Bump. One of the pics from Yosemite I took and edited. Hope you like it.