Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/09/10
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>Don, I tried and failed to get this to you off list. So I will have to
>risk the wrath of LUG.
>
>Yosemite is many places besides the valley. I would suggest that too much
>is shot there looking up and not enought looking down or across. The
>higher elevations, if still accessible, such as Tuloumne Meadows offer
>wonderful opportunities. Going off season does help with crowds. As to
>Mono lake, some people recommend (here come the flames) filters. In
>particular the blue/gold polarizing filter has been called by some the
>"Mono Lake Filter". It can easily be overdone but with restraint-
>wonderful. Be aware of post sunset Alpen Glow and the wonders there in. A
>side trip to the Bodie ghost town may not be all that productive unless you
>can get there in the morning or evening.
>Yes, the shadows are dark and the sky is bright. Perhaps a neutral
>gradient can help keep clouds under control. At the higher elevations a
>warming filter can be an asset. There is a lot of UV up there. After all
>that....dress in layers, bring lots of film and have fun. Oh yeah, don't
>wear any bacon, the bears love that stuff (:-})
>
>John
John,
any thing as useful and serious as this MUST be welcome on the LUG,
or even I will leave ;-)
Cheers and thank you for coming out in the open ;-)
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Alastair Firkin
http://www.afirkin.com
http://www.familyofman2.com
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