“Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space.”
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Sunset Reflection, Half Dome
Morning Rays, Tunnel View
El Capitan and Trees
Tunnel View Love
Valley Serenity
Afternoon Reflection, Half Dome
Trees and Moon
Half Dome Mirror
Aftermath
Jane Lurie Photography 
Beautiful and majestic! Lots of reflection shots here and they are all wonderful. If I had to pick a favorite it might be the ‘Afternoon Reflection’. The warm golden colors and reflection that reaches all the way to the foreground are very appealing. OK … Yosemite just moved up a few places on my bucket list!
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Thanks so much, Denise. I found what little water there was in the valley, thankfully. And this little spot near the Ahwahnee Hotel is stunning. It was fairly quiet in the shoulder season– you would go crazy with your lens there — summers to be avoided. 🙂
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A terrific series, Jane, with an ending that is hard to look at but I respect you for including it and placing it where you did. It’s a very effective, elegant photograph. Beautiful tones. My other favorites are “Trees and Moon” and “Valley Symmetry.” “Valley” has a classic feeling of completeness. “Trees” demands a little more from the viewer, I think, and I have no problem with that. 😉 I like the various elements there – the lacy silhouettes of the trees and the striated texture of the rock, the deep autumnal colors, all balanced but lively. And you just posted more! It was a fruitful trip, wasn’t it?
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Thanks, Lynn, for these encouraging thoughts on those images. The trees add such depth especially in silhouette. A slight autumnal feel, but not as golden yet compared to higher elevations. Slowly going through the batch. Wish I had more time to do close up work- you’d have gone crazy with that! Hope your trip was fab.
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Hi Jane I haven’t been around for a while in the blogging world but I am glad to see that you are still around. It is a pleasure reflecting on your reflectitive (if there is such a word – there is now) photography.
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Hi Abrie! What a nice surprise! Hope all is well with you. Yes, still here and still photographing. Great to have you back and I’m pleased you enjoyed these images. Thanks so much! 🙂
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Nice views.
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Thanks, David!🙂
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Makes me miss California…beautiful photography.
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Thanks so much, Morgan. We’re lucky to have Yosemite. 😊
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Magnificent Jane. I hope to go one day. Thanks for sharing these glorious moments.
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Thank you, Andrew. Great to be back. Hope you visit someday! 🙂
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So beautiful, Jane. The light, reflections, colors. The black and white at the end was a very powerful image. So emotional. 😀😀
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Thank you so much, Patti. A thrill to be back in the park, especially in a quieter season. Love seeing in black and white there. 🙂 🙂
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Such beauty! My one and only visit to Yosemite was way back in 1978. I’d love to go back and see it with “older” eyes.
Alison
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Thank you, Alison. Glad these brought back good memories– I’m happy you’ve been. Another visit is in order with older eyes and mastered camera skills. 🙂
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Beautiful
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Thanks so much, DB! 🙂
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Wonderful series.
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Thanks, Tim. It was a great time of year to be there. Glad you like the photos. 🙂
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You’re welcome
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Stunning mountains , stunning images
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Thanks so much, MM. Pleased you enjoyed them. 🙂
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So very peaceful especial those still reflections.
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Thank you, Sandy. I was thrilled to find what little water there was to make some reflection shots. 🙂
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Here in Italy it is sad to see very dry bolder strewn
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river beds. Sorry went before I ended. Sandy
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The droughts are scary! Thanks, Sandy.
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👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻📷👍🏻
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Thanks so much, Francesc. 🙂
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Spectacular!!!! 😍
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Thanks so much, Monisha. Glad you stopped by. 🙂
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One of my favorite places in the whole world, Jane! Unbelievably beautiful images! Sad to see the burned area, but I’m sure you know those trees are hardwired to throw out more seeds when a fire strikes. Praying for rain for California!
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Thank you, Terri. A most fun photography trip. It was a great time to visit- solitary morning hikes and few crowds. I was lucky to find some water for the reflections, it was so dry. Hopefully the burned areas will regenerate quickly. Glad you enjoyed these images! 🙂
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Jane, great photos, as usual! But a big question…where’s Bob? Is he hiding in at least one photo? You may want to think about this…as some sort of game for your followers…Where’s Bob Challenge 😎7
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Haha, Anon… I don’t know who this is, but I have my guesses. I have plenty of “where’s Bob” photos to start! Thanks so much. 🙂
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I visited Yosemite 25 years ago. It was absolutely spectacular. I did a series of paintings from that trip later. I’ve long been an Ansel Adams fan, and I must say, your photography is stunning. Your talent is right up there, and thank you so much for sharing your talent with us.
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Hi Susan, I’m happy that this post spoke to you in many ways– thanks very much! Glad you enjoyed the images. 🙂
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Beautiful shots, although sad to see the aftermath of that fire. I love the black and white tunnel views, and all the reflections are stunning! You make we want to go back, despite stories I’ve heard of huge crowds in places these days.
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Hi Sarah, We lucked out going in shoulder season– we had some areas to ourselves on our hikes and the crowds were nothing like the summer craziness. Glad you like the photos – I was thrilled to find some scarce water for the reflections and I always “see” in black and white when I’m shooting. Thanks, Ansel, and thank you for viewing! Hope you get back someday. 🙂
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Most excellent. Loving those reflections! What a privilege it must be to be there.
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Thank you, Graham. It was a thrill to see those reflections. It was a serene and wonderful “nature bath”.
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Hard to choose a favorite… love those reflective photos particularly
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Thank you so much, Linda. Capturing those reflections was surely a highlight. 🙂
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sadly seen a few views here in australia like your ‘aftermath’. The rocky cliffs and mountains in the beautiful forest peeking out are grand indeed!
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Thanks, Andy. It is one of my favorite parks. So glad you enjoyed these. Sadly, we share in the wildfire experiences which make for haunting photos.
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There is such beauty within Yosemite, Jane, and you capture it as well as anyone. Incredible opening shot; it sets the stage for all that follows. The different contrasts to Yosemite you create with the color and then the B&W is how I envision and dream of this place… both styles highlight the majesty of the place. The domes of Yosemite in B&W bring me back to the first time I ever viewed photos of the site (of course, Ansel Adams), so they hold a more profound history with me, but how I love the colors because it makes me excited and in my mind, I begin planning a trip I must take there soon 🙂 In this series, I found myself more awed by the reflections you created… awesome.
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Hi Randall, I am so happy you are inspired– thanks very much. I can’t help but see in black and white there as I envision Ansel in these same places. It was thrill, too, seeing the colors and reflections which I hope exude the feeling of the beauty and quiet I was experiencing. I’m glad this park is on your bucket list- you will be in awe. Hope all is well! 🙂
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Fine set, again, Jane! Great landscapes!
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Thanks so much, Harrie. It was an awesome time. 🙂
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These are just drop dead gorgeous, Jane!
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Thanks, Jo! It was such a peaceful and beautiful time there. So glad you like the photos. 🙂
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In a word – incredible
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How nice, Amanda. Thanks very much! 🙂
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Hello jane Which pictures. I went to Yosemite NP in 2017 as part of my motorcycle tour of California. For me, one of the most beautiful spots on earth to this day! Stunning. Just like your photos.
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Hi Detlef, What a great motorcycle tour that must have been, especially on those mountain roads! So glad you enjoyed the photos and that they brought back good memories. One of the top parks. Thanks so much! 🙂
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How heartening that places like this still exists on our planet, Jane, and wonderful to be able to visit along with you and your expert photographic eye!
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Thank you so much, Dries, and yes, the national parks like yours, are the jewels in our countries. Glad you enjoyed these images! 🙂
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Wow, a beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, Brian. Appreciate your visit. 🙂
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A nice little getaway with beautiful results, Jane. The burned areas feel alien, devoid of life. Kinda sad, though I know it’ll grow again, but never quite the same.
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Thanks, Eliza. It was a marvelous time, with small crowds and beautiful weather. The burned areas feel otherworldly but in some ways make for unusual photographs. Glad you enjoyed these. 🙂
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excellent shots Jane! I love the second shot! Adams would of loved that one I bet. Love the reflections!
I went down one winter and took my chest waders. I waded down the Merced river looking for spots that nobody would go be able to go to…….and I did find one!
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That water was cold!
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Thank you, Wayne. I was happy to have that rising mist in the morning sun. So glad you enjoyed these. There was very little water in the Merced so I felt lucky to get the reflections. I just checked out your wading shot– excellent– and brave! 🙂
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Beautiful series of images Jane! Enjoyed seeing them!
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Thanks very much, Reed. It was a great trip. 🙂
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Wow just look at all the wonderful pictures from one of the most beautiful places on Earth! Thanks for sharing and inspiring 🥰 Aiva xx
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Hi Aiva, I am happy you enjoyed these and I agree, it’s one of the best! Thank you so much for viewing. 🤗
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These are realy high quality professional top shots of the Dome Jane ! My compliments for your photography skills.
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Thank you so much, Rudi. I’m so glad you like them! 🙂
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My heart is full after seeing these, Jane. Thanks. ❤
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Oh, Janet, that makes my day. Thank you very much. ❤️
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Beautiful, Jane.
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Thank you, Anon. Much appreciated. 🙂
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No words for such beauty
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Hi Lola, Indeed. Thank goodness for photography! 🙂 Appreciate your visit.
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There is beauty, even in the aftermath…
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Agree, Anon. Thank you.
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My favorite place on earth.Beautiful!!!D
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Me, too, David! Thank you so much! 😀
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Wow, these photos are all absolutely beautiful, Jane! You are an amazing photographer. ❤️☺️
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Thanks, John. It was uncrowded and peaceful there last week. I was a happy photographer. 😍
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You’re welcome, Jane, well done!
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What a great collection of images of Yosemite, Jane! Love the reflections, and that last image is rather emotive
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Thanks so much, Sue. We had a wonderful couple of days. I was happy to find what little water there was for the reflections. On the way out of the park, we came upon the burned areas which were quite haunting. Glad you enjoyed these. 🙂
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I did, your photography always draws me….
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