It rained yesterday, so I drove up to Yosemite Valley early this morning hoping to find some mist. And mist there was—not that much, but enough. I spent a couple of hours in the Ahwahnee Meadow, where I made this photograph. As I mentioned in my last post, I like the edges of seasons, and this image shows the fall-to-winter transition, with just a few leaves hanging on to these backlit cottonwood trees.
While these cottonwoods have dropped most of their leaves, elsewhere in the valley many trees are at peak color. This includes most of the oaks and dogwoods, as well as about half the cottonwoods and a few maples. The oaks in Cook’s Meadow and El Capitan Meadow are beautiful right now.
There’s a chance of rain again late next week, and I suspect there will still be some fall color then too.
I love how the circular motion interacts with the lines created by the trees and their shadows. The mist and light in the foreground is pretty special too. I had a chance to visit Yosemite for the first time this past summer, and I appreciate your images bringing me back there in a very different season.
Thanks David. Visiting Yosemite for the first time is a special thing. Glad I can contribute to the experience in a small way.
Michael, it was a pleasure to exchange email with you earlier this week. I hope to visit The Valley this weekend. Steve
The pleasure was mine – hope you enjoy your Yosemite visit.
more great work from you. moving from copperopolis – so close to yosemite for 30 years – back to michigan – the one thing i miss are the frequent trips to yosemite (sometimes every week!). your photos and the yosemite webcam help me get my yosemite fix!
Glad I can help ease the pain Faith. 🙂
Michael, having your book of photographic points, etc., for Yosemite (prior to a visit to The Valley) and then for use while in The Valley proved to be most useful: a tremendous (and personal) tool. Thank you. I look forward to another visit to Yosemite soon. I live at Lake Tahoe. My best, Steve
Glad you found the book helpful Steve. Tahoe is a great place to photograph as well.
Michael, I have mostly worked on/above the water (aerials) in the US and Europe….and of course at Tahoe and SF Bay. I am 'refocusing' on area wildlife and landscape. Yes, Tahoe is great. Best, Steve