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Half Dome, Yosemite II
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Why climb the trail to Half Dome? Half Dome is the ultimate Yosemite day hike - the one you can't die without doing, and the one you're most likely to die while doing.
It's got 900 feet (300 meters) worth of spectacular waterfalls at the bottom if you take the Mist Trail route; bigger-than-life panoramic vistas at the top; and a knee-knocking, hand-clamming cable ascent that will test your courage, your strength, and the tread on your shoes.
Crowd Factor: High; there can be waits of half an hour or more at the base of the cables on summer weekends. Like just about any hike starting from Yosemite Valley, do it on a weekday if you can, or beat the crowds by spending the night before in Little Yosemite Valley.
Scenery Factor: Unsurpassed. |
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This takes me back to my Yosemite days of youth and hiking the John Muir Trail, and camping in Little Yosemite and of course Half Dome. I remember well making it all the way to the base of the cable and my courage being tested and.... it failed me!! My palms are sweating even now!! I remember thinking "You've got to be kidding!" and sat down to wait for my friends.
You were lucky to get such nice light on the dome. The point of view and the choice of B & W are effective.
Thanks for the memories
Evelynn : )
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(3215) - [2008-10-25 13:09]
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Hi Chuck
b&w is great and surely more difficult to handle than colour! great sky and perfect compo.
great tfs
tom
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