The Photographer's Guide to Yosemite by Michael Frye

I got a new toy today! It’s a Canon PowerShot SD630, just arrived on our doorstep this afternoon. E and I were playing with it after dinner. There’s not much to take pictures of right now, except maybe kitties. But it’s the tiniest camera I’ve ever owned, with a whopping three-inch screen on the back. Can’t wait to get outside on a sunny day with it.

Or to Yosemite! Back in January, E and I visited Yosemite in winter for the first time. It was a really short weekend trip, but amazing nonetheless. Everything was covered in snow, and there were almost no people around at all. The few trails we hiked were pristine and quiet, and we could go for half an hour without seeing another soul. I think we will be going back next winter.

Last weekend, at the NCIBA trade show, E spotted on a display table The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite by Michael Frye. It is a small, slim book, but packed with great information about the entire park, organized by area. Within each area, there are tips about which spots are great for catching good shots. Each spot lists what time of day is best, offers what to look for in different seasons, and references other special sections of the book, such as how to photograph waterfalls, or using filters. There are maps, full color photographs of each place, and the whole thing is packed with photography tips pertaining specifically to capturing the vistas that Yosemite has to offer.

My sales rep generously gave the book to me at the end of the weekend (thanks, Dan!). I can’t wait to give this book and my new camera a spin at Yosemite. Maybe in January.

The Photographer's Guide to Yosemite by Michael Frye

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