Valley View in Infrared, Yosemite National Park Another iconic location, Valley View (also known as Gates of the Valley) really shows off all the charms and grandeur of the valley. It’s worth spending some time here, because a bit of contemplation always seems to lead to deeper appreciation for the place. Although the green of the meadow across the Merced River lends itself to beautiful color photos, black and white can bring out the reflections and the perfect design of the valley walls. I used infrared to help darken the sky and bring out the clouds
Mono Lake, California Mono is a saline soda lake and an important rest stop for migrating birds. In this photo, you can see the famous tufa limestone formations in the lake under the cloud. These formerly submerged towers became visible when the lake level dropped due to evaporation after Owens River water was diverted for use by Los Angeles in the early 20th century. The story of the water wars is a fascinating piece of California history.
