The Five Realities of Yosemite by Dave Wyman
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Autumn in Yosemite - 2004
Autumn in Yosemite - 2004
An Alternate Yosemite
Yosemite in Autumn
Autumn in Yosemite - 2004
The Five Realities of Yosemite


For me, Yosemite is represented by at least five realities.


There is the Yosemite that exists whether or not I'm there.


There is the Yosemite that exists in my imagination, before I arrive.


There is the Yosemite I experience with my senses when I'm there.


There is the Yosemite of my memory, after my visit.


And there is the Yosemite of my photographs, perhaps the only type of reality which can contain the other realities within its embrace. These pictures were made during two photography workshops I conducted in May, 2004.

How Do You See The World?
The Smallest Waterfall in Yosemite
The "smallest waterfall in Yosemite," Fern Spring, is in reality about two feet tall.
Along the South Fork of the Merced, Wawona (Yosemite)
South Fork of the Merced, Wawona (Yosemite)
Waterfall through the Trees
Spring Colors, Yosemite
A classic view of Bridalveil Fall in spring, but one with a surreal rainbow that only appears for a few minutes at one time of the day, at this one time of the year.
Burn Day in the Valley
Periodic burning of the undergrowth of Yosemite can sometimes mar the view, and sometimes enhance it.
Indian Paintbrush with Hanger-On
Along the South Fork of the Merced, Wawona (Yosemite)
Some photographers look for gestures from inanimate and non-human subjects. I saw a gesture here.
Grasses, Yosemite
Soft and Hard
This is another Yosemite - one that puts aside the well-known landmarks.
Rock Climber
Yes, it's me. And the reality is that the ground is a few inches under my feet.
Mystery of Bridalveil Fall , Yosemite
This is a bit of a mystery picture. I'll be on the lookout for ones similar to it on subsequent trips to Yosemite.
Forest Barn, Yosemite
For now, Foresta is a sort of secret location in Yosemite, where I enjoy taking my photography students. Because we seem to change the things we hold dear, it's possible the Park will one day put this barn - and all the possible close-up photos that are contained within - off limits.
At the Pioneer Village, Wawona
The Pioneer Village in Yosemite brings together a number of buildings that were found in other parts of the park. They were moved to protect them from vandals. The horses are real. But in this rather ersatz environement do the buildings - barn, stable, jail, school, blacksmith - still have as much import or meaning to Yosemite when they have been removed from their historical surroundings?
In Stoneman Meadow
Jays at the Ahwahnee Hotel
Raven, Yosemite Valley
How Do You See The World?

How Do You See The World?  203 views

The Smallest Waterfall in Yosemite

The Smallest Waterfall in Yosemite  198 views

Along the South Fork of the Merced, Wawona (Yosemite)

Along the South Fork of the Merced, Wawona (Yosemite)  196 views

South Fork of the Merced, Wawona (Yosemite)

South Fork of the Merced, Wawona (Yosemite)  197 views

Waterfall through the Trees

Waterfall through the Trees  198 views

Spring Colors, Yosemite

Spring Colors, Yosemite  197 views

Burn Day in the Valley

Burn Day in the Valley  196 views

Indian Paintbrush with Hanger-On

Indian Paintbrush with Hanger-On  197 views

Along the South Fork of the Merced, Wawona (Yosemite)

Along the South Fork of the Merced, Wawona (Yosemite)  196 views

Grasses, Yosemite

Grasses, Yosemite  196 views

Soft and Hard

Soft and Hard  196 views

Rock Climber

Rock Climber  196 views

Mystery of Bridalveil Fall , Yosemite

Mystery of Bridalveil Fall , Yosemite  196 views

Forest Barn, Yosemite

Forest Barn, Yosemite  198 views

At the Pioneer Village, Wawona

At the Pioneer Village, Wawona  195 views

In Stoneman Meadow

In Stoneman Meadow  54 views

Jays at the Ahwahnee Hotel

Jays at the Ahwahnee Hotel  52 views

Raven, Yosemite Valley

Raven, Yosemite Valley  52 views

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