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Yosemite Valley at twilight with stars and Jupiter, Yosemite NP, California. This storm subsided shortly after sunset. It was dark enough for stars to become visible, yet a post-sunset glow remained on El Capitan. 25mm, 10 seconds at f/4, ISO 2000.
This month, we have remained close to home, but I have been capturing numerous images. Previously, I shared photos of fog in the foothills and ice in Yosemite. Additionally, I managed to capture Yosemite with dispersing storms, mist, a moonrise, and simply stunning winter light.
Yosemite Valley is compact – merely seven square miles. This small expanse is famous for its spectacular landscapes, yet it also holds a delightful array of stunning details and intimate vistas. No matter how often I return, I consistently discover new subjects to photograph – or realize that familiar locations appear novel and different under varying circumstances. There’s always something to capture there, if I pay attention.
Here’s a selection of images I have taken in Yosemite this month. I may include some of these among my end-of-the-year contenders. There are a few more that I haven’t featured here, but they could potentially make the list. We shall see! I plan to announce the nominees on New Year’s Eve.
— Michael Frye
Moon rising above Half Dome and cottonwood trees, Yosemite NP, California. During our December workshop, we captured the moon as it ascended above Half Dome, with late-afternoon sunlight illuminating the cottonwood trees in the foreground. The lighting on Half Dome and the moon’s position were strikingly reminiscent of Ansel Adams’s photograph Moon and Half Dome. (Although Ansel was closer, situated on the opposite side of the meadow, and more to the left; trees have since grown and partially obscured that view.) 70mm, 1/90 sec. at f/11, ISO 100.
Misty dawn, Half Dome and El Capitan, Yosemite NP, California. Captured following a late-morning clearing storm two days ago. 100mm, 1/250 sec. at f/11, ISO 100.
Reflections in the Merced River, Yosemite NP, California. I captured this in early December, just before our workshop, in the early afternoon. The golden color in the water reflects sunlit cliffs across the valley. 34mm, 4 seconds at f/16, ISO 100, ND filter.
Backlit oak tree, Yosemite NP, California. During the workshop, we ensured to visit this location while sunlight streamed through a gap in the cliffs, backlighting a grove of oaks. 73mm, three bracketed exposures, two stops apart (1/200, 1/45, and 1/10 sec.) at f/16, ISO 100, blended using Lightroom’s HDR Merge.
Sugar pine amidst snow, Yosemite NP, California. Most December storms have been too warm to produce snow in Yosemite Valley, but on this day we ventured higher along Highway 41 to discover snow, with fog lingering in the valleys below. 324mm, 1/4 sec. at f/16, ISO 100.
Mist enveloping El Capitan, Yosemite NP, California. We experienced some splendid clearing-storm conditions on the second-to-last day of our workshop. I utilized a telephoto lens to focus on this segment of the Nose of El Capitan. 187mm, 1/90 sec. at f/11, ISO 100.
Clearing storm over El Capitan, Yosemite NP, California. A broader perspective of El Cap on the same afternoon, showcasing beautiful light and mist. 24mm, 1/125 sec. at f/11, ISO 100.
Related Posts: Yosemite Ice; Foothill Fog
Michael Frye is a professional photographer who specializes in landscapes and nature. He resides near Yosemite National Park in California, yet travels widely to capture natural landscapes in the American West and across the globe.
Michael employs light, weather, and composition to create photographs that encapsulate the ambiance of the landscape, revealing nature’s beauty, strength, and enigma. His work has been honored with numerous accolades, including the North American Nature Photography Association’s 2023 award for Fine Art in Nature Photography. Michael’s images have been published in outlets worldwide, and he is the author and/or principal photographer of various books, including Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters, and The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite.
Michael enjoys sharing his photography expertise through articles, books, workshops, online courses, and his blog. He has conducted over 200 workshops centered on landscape photography, night photography, digital image processing, and printing.
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