“The great rocks of Yosemite, expressing qualities of timeless yet intimate grandeur, are the most compelling formations of their kind. We should not casually pass them by, for they are the very heart of the earth speaking to us.”
~Ansel Adams
Half Dome Grandeur
Morning Light, Cathedral Rocks
Shadows, El Capitan
Up Close, Half Dome
Morning Peace
Rock Face and Trees
Ponderosa Pine
Yosemite “Falls”
Nature Bath
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Jane Lurie Photography 
I own a few early stereoviews of Yosemite from 150 years ago (Carleton Watkins, among others). Great to see your images of the park and it’s amazing to think how many decades of inspiration photographers have drawn from it.
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The stereoviews must be fascinating, John. I’m in awe when I view Carleton Watkins work. Thanks for viewing my images, inspired by many who have come before – that means a lot. 😊
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You’ve done a wonderful job with your compositions both in color and B&W. I like how you utilized the tree shadows as leading lines in ‘Shadows, El Capitan’. The isolated reflection in ‘Nature Bath’ is an inviting composition too! Great job Jane.
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Thanks so much, Denise. As glorious as the colors are there, I can’t help but to see in black and white when shooting. So glad you enjoyed these landscapes. 🙂
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So lovely to catch these iconic favorites without the smothering crowds. I’m impressed that you managed to make these well known images look all fresh and beautiful. If I must pick a favorite, it would be Rock Face and Trees… The shapes and textures come alive in that one. 💞
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Thank you, Gunta. The crowds were gone, thankfully. It was quite peaceful and we were often alone on our hikes. I do love the rock faces with their textures and trees, and sometimes a climber or two which are almost impossible to see. Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
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You set a high bar by opening with an Ansel Adams quote and then showing a Yosemite image but you achieved the goal. The first black and white is beautifully done. I like the way the tall, straight evergreens reach up toward the rock in the center. ‘Morning Light’ has all of the grandeur Yosemite is known for. ‘Shadows’ takes a completely different approach and succeeds. I like the way the shadows, trees, and rock are all moving upward together in the frame. The quiet colors and textures on the rock in ‘Half Dome’ are so carefully shown – that’s a beauty! In ‘Morning Peace’ I feel like I’m being shown a more private, intimate space, which is a nice counterpart to the grand vistas. The rock face with all the “tiny” trees on it reminds me of something similar I saw (and tried to photograph!) at Zion. The Ponderosa pine bark photo just frustrates me, Jane, because I want to smell that fragrance! 😉 (It’s nicely paired with the cool rock above it). And a nature bath instead of a forest bath, yes! That crystal-clear water certainly is tempting! Great set, Jane, you must be pleased with these. They bring out the aspects of the park that must have moved people to preserve it – magnificent, varied scenery with no signs of humans around. 🙂
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Hi Lynn, Yeah, I guess I did set the bar high… I can’t help but have Ansel in my head when I’m there…often seeing scenes in black and white with their contrasts and shadows. And embracing the magnificent colors at the same time. I’d say it’s rather overwhelming! We lucked out with very few humans mucking up our time. 🙂 Your reaction to the individual images makes my day– thank you very much!
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It’s great that you didn’t have to deal with crowds, which gave you space to think about what you were doing. It can be very difficult to work with such well-known subjects but you rose to the occasion. Now, on to the holiday rush! 🙂
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Wow!
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Thanks, Lisa. 🙂
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You bring this place alive with your photos, Jane. One of my favorites in this series is the one you have of the: Morning Light, Cathedral Rocks. The Cathedral Rocks I read when I was young, but it was just a description with no photo so forever I had an image in mind… your photo is as close to this image in my mind as I’ve ever seen. Beautiful.
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Thank you, Randall. Makes me happy that the image evoked this memory! 🙂
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wow! Such scale!
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Thanks, Andy. It’s hard to convey how immense they are!
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Truly magnificent view. It is so captivating.
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Astonishing photos from an astonishing wildlife park.👌🏾
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Thank you, Greta. It really is astonishing! 🙂
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Outstanding images in both of these Yosemite series Jane 👍🏻
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Hi Joe, I’m so glad you like them– a great time for black and whites! Thanks so much. 🙂
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You’ve really done this majestic landscape justice, especially in your monochrome shots – just wonderful!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed these, Sarah. Yosemite screams for monochrome. Thank you so much! 🙂
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Such stunning captures Jane!
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Thanks very much, Cindy. It was great to be back. 🙂
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There is just one word – “Wow”
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Thank you so much, MM! 🙂
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Such iconic shots of Yosemite, Jane! The B&Ws are so reminiscent of Ansel Adam’s style!
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Thank you so much, Terri, and for the likeness to my hero. 🙂 He’s always in my thoughts as I wander.
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Wonderful images. I spent much of my youth in the Valley, climbing El Cap, Half Dome, and other Yosemite big walls. Thank you for the memories.
Russ
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Hi Russ, Oh, I envy your bravery and it’s wonderful that you’ve experienced Yosemite as a climber. I am fascinated by all the climbers up there and love to watch when I can lay eyes on them. Happy these brought back good memories– thanks so much! 🙂
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“They are the very heart of the earth speaking to us”. Bravo!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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Isn’t that a great quote, Francesc? So true! Glad you enjoyed this one, thanks so much! 🙂
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Thank you, Jane, for this gift! 🙏🏼
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These are absolutely glorious. Yosemite is glorious, and you’ve captured it in all its grandeur. I love that quote from Ansel Adams, and your b&w pics remind me very much of his, especially Half Dome Grandeur, and Morning Peace. Beautiful.
Alison
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You’ve made my day, Alison, to put me in the same sentence as my hero. He’s always close when I’m there. Thank you very much! 🙂
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🤗 xo
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A very nice series. Texture everywhere. It’s nice to know that you took so many photos that we get a second run at what you saw there. Do get a third?
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Thanks, Tim. Yes, I couldn’t resist another batch. One issue is that the road to Glacier Point is closed for this entire year, so that nixed some of the favorite spots. Glad you enjoyed them and perhaps there will be more. 🙂
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I hope so
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Beautiful images and reminders of the amazing wonders of nature and our National Parks. Thanks Jane.
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Thank you, Brad. It was great to immerse myself in this amazing park. We are lucky to have them. 🙂
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Yes, we are fortunate to have them and I’m way overdue to visit some of my favorites like Yellowstone, Glacier, and Yosemite.
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Shoulder season was a great time to go. Hope you get back to them soon. It’s amazing how many state and national parks there are!
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Great granite! Reflections and black and white. The earth’s skulls and how I love bark. Thank you.
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Great granite, is right, Sandy! That made me laugh. So glad these photos spoke to you. Thanks very much. 🤗
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Absolutely spectacular, Jane! thank you for sharing these glorious views.
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Happy you enjoyed these, BJ. Thank you so much. 🙂
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awesome. 💖 the ponderosa pine textures.
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Thanks, Graham. I love those bark textures. Mandala! 🙂
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You captured Yosemite’s wonder – and it remains a place I have yet to visit. Well done, Jane!
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Thanks very much, Frank. So glad you enjoyed– one for your bucket list! 🙂
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Great set! Feels a bit like the Pyrenees.. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Harrie. I can see the comparison! 🙂
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Brings back memories. We also stayed in the valley. Morning light is a fab shot, and Yosemite just cries out to be photographed in black and white as per AA.
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So glad you’ve been Jude, and that these brought back good memories. I do “see” in black and white when I’m there. And the autumn colors were starting to give a nice glow. Thanks so much. 😊
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Fab, just FAB.
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Thanks so much, Paula. 🤗
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Lovely and stunning photography Jane. Maybe you should become a photographer 😁
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Ha, Jerry, I’ll give it some thought! 😃 Glad you enjoyed Yosemite, thank you!
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Top Image, Jane. Your handwriting is unique 👍👍
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Thanks, André. That means a lot. 🙂 🙂
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You’re welcome, Jane 😊
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Lovely captures 🙂
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Thanks very much, Hammad. Appreciate your visit. 🙂
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Awesome shots of this well known National Park. The half dome of El Capitan is realy impressive to see as well as the whole surrounding.
Your pictures of this often crowded place look so peaceful 😉
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Thanks so much, Rudi. It was lovely that the crowds were gone for the season and it was very peaceful. So glad you enjoyed the shots of these awesome rock formations. 🙂
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These bring back so many memories from when I was there. Sadly I was only there a very short time. You got so many more great images Jane. Love them.
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Hi Leanne, Pleased you enjoyed these shots and that they brought back good memories. It’s an overwhelming place – after several trips, I am finding it a bit easier to settle in for photos and we lucked out with few people at this time of year. Thank you very much- great to hear from you. 🙂
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I so love Yosemite. It was the highlight of our California road trip 50 years ago. I seem to remember there was a waterfall there? Is it gone?
Thanks for the trip back Jane.
Hope all is well?
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Glad to bring back those fun California memories, Brian. Oh yes, Yosemite Falls is still mighty in the spring runoff. Thanks so much and yes, all is well here in sunny SoCal. Hope for you and yours, as well!
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All well here too, thank you. We went in December, eons ago, and I’m almost sure the water was falling. I’ll have to check my mother’s 8mm movies…
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Just magnificent photos! Always wondering where you have to position yourself with camera in hand!
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Thanks, Linda. I was almost prone for those reflection shots! 🙂
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So worth to see these awesome mountains , gorgeous nature to view 🌷🙏♥️🌷
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Thank you, Thattamma. Pleased you enjoyed this special park. 😊❤️
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🌹🙏💓:)
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Great shots Jane,boy is the water level ever low! I bet all the falls have stopped falling?
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Thanks very much, Wayne. Yes, dry as a bone. As you can see I found a little water for reflections but no falls falling!
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Wow. You did great by an oft-photographed area, a wonderful fresh album.
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Thanks, Robert. It is a challenge to find a unique perspective. Happy you enjoyed them. 🙂
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Grandeur, indeed. These are mighty mountains! Loved the bark close-up, a universe in and of itself. A pleasure, as always, Jane! x
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So glad you enjoyed this set, Eliza. I need to do a bark post! Thanks very much. 🙂
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