Field of Bones
Burned over area with new fall leaves in Yosemite.
Yosemite valley reflection.
High Above Yosemite Valley
The Blues Fall on Yosemite-2
Standing Above All Others
A048 Summer 1958 Yosemite National Park
Picture Perfect Reflections

Sometimes, getting the shot means getting involved.  And sometimes involved means in the lake.  The first shot that I tried from the bank included more foreground than I was interested in, and took away some feeling from the reflections.  Also, as you can see in the shot to the right, I wanted to get as low and close to the water as possible.  Here’s a tip, when you’re shooting reflections, the closer you are to the reflective surface, the more mirrored your reflections will be.  It’s not always possible, but sometimes, as the saying goes, you’ve got to get your feet wet.

One small problem with getting in the water, though, was disturbing the water’s glass like surface.  I wanted to make sure that there were as few ripples as possible, so I ended up standing perfectly still for several minutes waiting for the water to be calm.  It took a little more time, but the end result was worth the effort.

from www.wheretowillie.com
The Long Path to Mono Lake
High Above Yosemite Valley
High Above Yosemite Valley
High Above Yosemite Valley
See photo in original gallery.