Comments on Bay Area Outdoors and Beyond...: Yosemite - The Pohono Trail

Carl, You should have no problem whatsoever. There...

2009-06-11T12:21:07.200-07:00

Carl,
You should have no problem whatsoever. There were a couple of sections with snow while I was there but nothing more than a couple inches deep.

Enjoy your trip.

So the Pohono trail isn't buried in snow still? We...

2009-06-11T11:56:08.259-07:00

So the Pohono trail isn't buried in snow still? We tried it a few weeks ago and had to give up due to really deep snow. We've been looking for it to clear out so we can retry it. Great description!

Randy, It was a great trip. I can't wait for my ne...

2009-06-10T13:35:13.624-07:00

Randy,
It was a great trip. I can't wait for my next one.

I followed your exploits in Yosemite and was jealous. Looks like you really covered some territory.

We'll have to meet up some time and hit the trail!

-dave

Looks like a fantastic trip Dave. Your photos are ...

2009-06-10T13:20:49.626-07:00

Looks like a fantastic trip Dave. Your photos are really nice. I've hiked the Pohono many times and never get tired of doing it. Yosemite is like that. It gets into your blood. My wife and I just got back from a Yosemite camping trip a few weeks ago. I did some write up on my blog.

Ben, one more thing. I'd love to be on Half Dome ...

2009-06-07T23:20:13.117-07:00

Ben, one more thing. I'd love to be on Half Dome at the Sunset. It must have been quite an experience. I was there last year at this time and made it to the top at about 9:00am. It certainly is a very special place!

Hey Ben, Thanks for the comments. My sunset shots...

2009-06-07T23:17:28.581-07:00

Hey Ben, Thanks for the comments. My sunset shots were handheld and it was just a matter of being in the right place at the right time for part of it. Try to make sure to have some sort of feature subject that draws the eye.

For star photos, you need a tripod and the ability for long exposures. The one shot at Dewey Point with the star trails was a 5 minute and 20 second exposure at f4.5 1600 ISO. The photo of the Milky Way was done outside my tent with the camera sitting in my camera bag, angled towards the sky. It was shot using f4.5 ISO 1600 with a 72 second exposure.

It helps to have a remote shutter and the ability to change your ISO settings. I'm still playing with it and trying to find a way to better focus. I sure enjoy it though!

I hope I helped. Feel free to ask more questions.

Take care,

-dave

really amazing photography. i was at yosemite (ha...

2009-06-07T21:58:02.165-07:00

really amazing photography. i was at yosemite (half dome) just last night. i wish i could have captured it on film half as well as you did. any killer tricks for great photos like that?

John, Thanks. I appreciate the encouragement. I'...

2009-06-07T16:20:41.805-07:00

John,
Thanks. I appreciate the encouragement. I'm hoping to get up your way some day and do some exploring there. You certainly have provided a lot of good trip options.

-dave

Beautiful job as always, Dave. I just told my read...

2009-06-07T15:25:39.144-07:00

Beautiful job as always, Dave. I just told my readers to come check it out.

Ok, just put up my info on Sierra Point. http://b...

2009-06-07T13:54:27.192-07:00

Ok, just put up my info on Sierra Point.

http://blure.com/sierra-point-trail

Scott, It was a blast! I can't wait to read about...

2009-06-07T13:05:34.454-07:00

Scott, It was a blast! I can't wait to read about your trip.

Mark, Thanks. Glad you liked it. I'd love to have you along on one of my trips. You are always invited. You need to post info on your excursion to Sierra Point. I want to know more about it!

-dave

Dave, Your comments and pictures are eloquent and...

2009-06-07T11:11:10.268-07:00

Dave,

Your comments and pictures are eloquent and superlative (as usual) and make me almost feel like I was there. I really, really need to accompany you on one of your hikes.

Mark

Dave, Nice trip, great photos. Yosemite is like ...

2009-06-06T20:39:41.476-07:00

Dave,

Nice trip, great photos. Yosemite is like a little slice of heaven in your backyard.

The gang must have had a blast. They're appreciate the memories as they grow older.