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The California Road Trip
Stories and Photography From a Two Week Camping Excursion (Part 1) As we celebrate and reward ourselves from another summer living in Yosemite, our goal was to escape the heat, the crowds and the stress. Although the past year I have been commuting to and from the valley, my wife, has been in Yosemite the…
Weekend Warrior
That last few weekends I have been outside a lot in the valley and let me tell you, the spring vs winter battle has been entertaining. One day it’s in the 70s and the next we have snow. Currently, the waterfalls are so loud and the volume can be deafening. Here is a recap of…
Winter Road Trip – The Great American Southwest
Part 1 – From Yosemite to the Grand Canyon Our first year on the mainland was a roller coaster and it took a lot of adjustments and learning. We collectively spent over 3 decades in Hawaii. The lifestyle there is completely different and roadtrips are typically, half a day at most. Now it takes half…
Happy Easter!
As most celebrate the Resurrection this Sunday, I am here to share the resurrection of winter in Yosemite, as well as a new focus on the Granite Cliff Studio Blog. As we all know most of the internet has become full of immoral substance and just sharing art on social media can send you down…
Hunter’s Moon From Glacier Point in Yosemite
This October brought a Halloween weekend full moon. We saw the moon rise on Friday night in Yosemite Valley and thought we should definitely check it out at Glacier Point. All the angles seemed to line up to a near Half Dome moon rise. This was our first time being at Glacier Point for sunset…
Big Sur Balance, Becoming A Piece Of The California Coast
A recent trip to Big Sur with my wife had me thinking about how I am able to focus my attention to her but also accomplish some of my photography goals as well. Every man’s first concern is the well being of their better half, of course, right? I can usually figure out our activities…
Yosemite’s Amazing Roads, Photography From California’s Highways
Driving around the Yosemite area can be treacherous and spectacular at the same time!
Somewhere Over The Yosemite Falls Moon Bow
What an experience, the waxing near full moon was illuminating the valley, creating long shadows in the meadow. The Merced River was rising and actually started to come over the sidewalk where I was standing. Ultimately, I felt like I was able to create an image that only my imagination could conceive.
Recipe: Add Water and Flower – Ingredients for Spring in Yosemite
As temperatures and sunshine are increasing, so are the plants, animals and waterfalls. Longer days in the valley have given a breath of life to the once frozen meadows. Colors have infiltrated the blank canvas. The rivers and creeks rage with power. Birds dance from branch to branch for snacks that the recent blooms provide.…
Best Winter Hiking In And Around Yosemite National Park
Get outside! When temperatures drop below freezing we like to stay inside and get nice and comfortable. Cooking and Netflix seem to occupy our time. The days are shorter and motivation is lacking. Well, let me tell you now it is the best time to hike, especially in Yosemite. There are no insects or snakes,…
Down in the Valley – Merced River
In the middle is where I hope to stay to enjoy both sides of the valley and to learn from both.
30 Days of an Epic Yosemite National Park Winter
Winter here is peaceful and quiet. When I take photos or seek out new locations I stand and listen, I hear nothing. I focus on the environment and take in every leaf, blade of grass and evergreen needles. The snow and ice are packed firm and each step is a loud crunch. I stop, I…