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Louise and I took a trip to Yosemite for the long weekend. We spent a couple of nice days enjoying the view of Yosemite in the snow.

I also wanted to do some more pictures using a High Dynamic Range approach. I was expecting Yosemite to be a good place for this since you have the deep shadows in the valley and the bright valley walls above. You will find many of the pictures seem a bit odd. I have intentionally made them so.
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CatchLightPictures > Reflection in the Merced RiverAs we drove into the park from the entrance road that runs along the Merced River.  Just after passing the entrance gate we started to notice the beautiful scened of the Merced River.  We noticed this pool and stopped for some pictures.  We were rewarded with some amazing reflections in the water.
CatchLightPictures > Reflection RockAs we drove into the park from the entrance road that runs along the Merced River.  Just after passing the entrance gate we started to notice the beautiful scened of the Merced River.  We noticed this pool and stopped for some pictures.  We were rewarded with some amazing reflections in the water.I liked this one because of its symmetry.
CatchLightPictures > Louise and I enjoyed seeing the snow capped rocks in the Merced River.  This was taken near the bridge at the head of the valley.
CatchLightPictures > Snow Cover Bolders on The Merced RiverI seem to like river rocks covered with snow.  This was taken near the bridge and the head of the valley.
CatchLightPictures > Louise was quite enjoying the use of her new walking polls. (Thanks Ed.)  The snow she is standing on is about 2 feet deep.  She was able to walk on top of it but I sank down to the bottom with each step.
CatchLightPictures > My photographers assistant.  Louise is always a great help.  When we stop for a picture she takes my pack so that I can get the gear out of it.  She doesn't seem to mind.  She tells me that she just likes standing there quietly and soaking in the natural beauty that surrounds us.
CatchLightPictures > Louise was standing a ways off when I took this picture.  I liked it for the reflections in the water of the Merced River.
CatchLightPictures > El CapitanA view of El Capitan with the Merced river in the foreground.
CatchLightPictures > Trees in Snowy MeadowThis is one of the many meadows in the Yosemite valley that is now covered with snow.

Reflection in the Merced River

As we drove into the park from the entrance road that runs along the Merced River. Just after passing the entrance gate we started to notice the beautiful scened of the Merced River. We noticed this pool and stopped for some pictures. We were rewarded with some amazing reflections in the water.
 > Reflection in the Merced RiverAs we drove into the park from the entrance road that runs along the Merced River.  Just after passing the entrance gate we started to notice the beautiful scened of the Merced River.  We noticed this pool and stopped for some pictures.  We were rewarded with some amazing reflections in the water.

Reflection in the Merced River

As we drove into the park from the entrance road that runs along the Merced River. Just after passing the entrance gate we started to notice the beautiful scened of the Merced River. We noticed this pool and stopped for some pictures. We were rewarded with some amazing reflections in the water.
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Keywords: yosemite hdr merced river yosemite national park high dynamic range
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