Gates of the Valley

[egrimm]

This image is from this past Memorial Day Weekend in Yosemite. The valley was super crowded but this very popular view was nice and quiet. Thanks Jim for the invite to this wonderful forum.

 

[AlanLichty]

Lush greens, great view, and some really nice skies for this capture. A very nice introduction to your photography. Welcome!

 

[Ben Egbert]

Gorgeous image, and a very hearty welcome to the forum.

 

[JimFox]

Welcome Eric! It was great meeting you at Joshua Tree and I am glad you have joined our community here.

This is a very cool shot. The Gates of the Valley is one of my favorite locations in Yosemite. I like the bit of color in the sky, and I also like that Bridalveil Falls is showing as it can be hidden depending on where you stand at Gates of the Valley. I also really like the subtle shadow lines in the water that are leading the eyes from both sides right into the middle of the composition. Very nicely composed to incorporate that.

 

[egrimm]

Thanks guys for your kind words. Look forward to viewing all of the fantastic images available on Focal World.

 

[JimFox]

BTW Eric, I see your Avatar is of Chimney Rock! Do you get to Colorado for Fall Colors often? Or where is your favorite Fall Color area?

 

[egrimm]

I've only been going to Colorado over the last couple of years. After seeing the location in the original True Grit film I made sure to visit the area. Funny thing was that when I arrived to photograph Chimney Rock there were 5 guys on horses trying to recreate that very scene from the movie.

 

[JimFox]

Now that would be kind of cool to see that True Grit scene remade. How interesting.

 

[Zeph]

Great spring view, love the full level of the Merced.

 

[Joe Colozzo]

great shot of a beautiful place!