Weekend in Yosemite

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 I am in the habit of taking time off in October ; usually a trip to the coast combined with a few days of fall clean-up at home. This year I headed to the Sierra for a 3 day photography workshop in Yosemite National Park -thankfully Uncle Sam came to his senses (such as they are) in time to avert possible cancellation. I signed up for this class on a whim , after receiving a brochure during a morning members-only photo walk at the Ruth Bancroft Garden with photographer John Ricca in August. Read about that here. John was the right hand man for our instructor Keith Walklet  of Quietworks Photography . Keith lived and photographed in Yosemite for many years before moving to Boise and his intimate knowledge of the park , it's sunlight patterns and shooting conditions made for a wonderful 3 days --in the end I was happily shocked to realize how much I had learned .

 Mornings began before sunrise as we met for breakfast and set out to our first shooting location.We would stay out in the field til about 10am and then return to the village for some classroom time and lunch. In the afternoon we would head out again and shoot til the sun went down.

 These are some of the photos I came home with..pretty sure I could not have done this pre-class. Thank you Keith and John ! 















 


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  1. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)November 19, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Beautiful! I love your photos.

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  2. AlisonNovember 19, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Beautiful! I've never been to Yosemite, but some day I'd like very much to go.

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    1. ksNovember 20, 2013 at 5:28 PM

      It's nice in fall Alison, the crowds are a bit toned down. I hope you get to visit some day..I hadn't been since the 70's.

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  3. Mark and GazNovember 20, 2013 at 1:39 AM

    Wow, what a result! Beautiful photos!

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  4. SueNovember 20, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    Well worth the investment! I would love to get to Yosemite someday.

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    1. ksNovember 20, 2013 at 5:30 PM

      Lots of hiking there Sue..you could do a Yosemite-Mendo loop with a little wine tasting in between !

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  5. danger gardenNovember 20, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    Wonderful photos and what a great opportunity, kudos to you for doing it. Just curious...how many cameras did you take with you? (remembering the sad camera failure at the Fling).

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    1. ksNovember 20, 2013 at 5:32 PM

      Ach, that sad camera failure..glad to say I learned a valuable lesson. I upgraded my camera this fall, and kept the old one-both cameras came with me to Yosemite.

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  6. MarijkeNovember 20, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Wow what a lovely photo's KS. The landscape is very pretty
    Have a wonderful day.

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    1. ksNovember 20, 2013 at 5:33 PM

      Thanks Marijke, I am lucky to live in a place that has so much natural beauty within a few hours drive.

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  7. Kris PetersonNovember 20, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    These are wonderful! What a great way - and place - to spend a vacation.

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    1. ksNovember 20, 2013 at 5:34 PM

      I'm seriously considering doing it again next year ...well worth the $$ !

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  8. theblooominggarden.wordpress.comNovember 24, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    Wow! wonderful photos - makes me want to throw my camera away. And what magnificent trees.
    Chloris

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    1. ksNovember 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM

      Thanks Chloris, but I must say the class I took at Yosemite made all the difference.

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  9. UnknownNovember 25, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    Beautiful pictures Kathy!

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  10. LesNovember 26, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    They are all good, but the last three are my favorites.

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  11. DeniseDecember 1, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I love the idea of choosing a month to do something enriching like this photo class. These images are wonderful. The first one might be the favorite for me. Great work, Kathy!

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    1. ksDecember 2, 2013 at 7:31 PM

      I was worried about the schedule Denise-basically 12 hour days , but it didn't bother me at all. And there was some wine involved after sundown. I might just do the same class again next year.

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  12. sharonDecember 2, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    so lovely indeed

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