Photographic meanderings

Tonight’s view of Horsetail Fall.

Horsetail fall, March 2, 2012

Horsetail Falls from Southside Drive, February 23, 2012

Horsetail falls reflected in the Merced River February 23, 2012

Horsetail Falls by Moonlight, 2011
For those who can’t make it to Yosemite, there’s an alternative. On May 3, 2012, at about 3 AM local time, the moon will be transiting the correct azimuth at an elevation of about 8 degrees. While the color may not be optimal, it will light the falls. I suspect a careful choice of white balance will give the image a warm orange color. Me, I opted to convert this image to monochrome.

Edited to add: Michael Frye was the one to do the initial legwork to photograph Horsetail by moonlight. Read his account and see his image here.

Horsetail Falls, February 22, 2012

Yes, I’d say this was worth the drive from Ellington, MO, and the trek in to the valley from Oakhurst, CA.

Mighty Oak, Oakhurst, CA.

3 time zones, 6 states, and 1700+ miles and I am safe and sound in the Sierra Nevada. First night out at Horsetail falls wasn’t all that great, but last night it was spectacular. Over the next few days I’ll be photographing the falls, and maybe I’ll take a trip to the coast to see the ocean! Be sure to follow me on Twitter for updates. @Edie_Howe.

Final image in the series of reflections on the Merced River, Yosemite. Captured November 4, 2007.

Third in a series of four images of reflections on the Merced River in Yosemite. Captured November 4, 2007.