The Five Realities of Yosemite by Dave Wyman
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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?

Capture Date: May 16, 2004 09:47 AMViews: 206

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The Smallest Waterfall in Yosemite

The "smallest waterfall in Yosemite," Fern Spring, is in reality about two feet tall.
Capture Date: May 15, 2004 07:45 AMViews: 201

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

Capture Date: May 21, 2004 12:04 AMViews: 199

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South Fork of the Merced, Wawona (Yosemite)

Capture Date: May 20, 2004 11:58 PMViews: 200

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Waterfall through the Trees

Capture Date: May 19, 2004 01:29 AMViews: 201

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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.
Capture Date: May 19, 2004 08:16 AMViews: 200

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Burn Day in the Valley

Periodic burning of the undergrowth of Yosemite can sometimes mar the view, and sometimes enhance it.
Capture Date: May 19, 2004 06:36 AMViews: 199

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Indian Paintbrush with Hanger-On

Capture Date: May 17, 2004 09:36 AMViews: 200

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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.
Capture Date: May 21, 2004 12:15 AMViews: 199

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Grasses, Yosemite

Capture Date: May 19, 2004 12:45 AMViews: 199

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Soft and Hard

This is another Yosemite - one that puts aside the well-known landmarks.
Capture Date: May 21, 2004 12:06 AMViews: 199

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Rock Climber

Yes, it's me. And the reality is that the ground is a few inches under my feet.
Capture Date: May 19, 2004 08:27 AMViews: 199

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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.
Capture Date: May 15, 2004 08:48 AMViews: 199

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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.
Capture Date: May 19, 2004 02:42 AMViews: 201

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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?
Capture Date: May 20, 2004 11:45 PMViews: 198

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