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John Harrison Photography > 3/2 "Cathedral Spires and Rocks in Winter". Just back from another fantastic weekend in Yosemite including the Yosemite Renaissance reception! I did get out to take pictures in between the bad weather. This morning was perfect...the clouds and fog were swirling around the spires and rocks here with a hint of blue sky peeking through! The two spires on the left, I believe, are called the Lower and Higher Cathedral Spire, while the the two on the right are the Higher Cathedral and Middle Cathedral Rock. I can just imagine seeing the climbers ascending those later this Spring.
John Harrison Photography > "Cathedral Spires and Rocks in Winter". Just back from another fantastic weekend in Yosemite including the Yosemite Renaissance reception! I did get out to take pictures in between the bad weather. This morning was perfect...the clouds and fog were swirling around the spires and rocks here with a hint of blue sky peeking through! The two spires on the left, I believe, are called the Lower and Higher Cathedral Spire, while the the two on the right are the Higher Cathedral and Middle Cathedral Rock. I can just imagine seeing the climbers ascending those later this Spring.
John Harrison Photography > 2/25 - "Reflections of El Capitan at Sunset" Yosemite National Park.  The sunlit El Capitan at Sunset on the Merced.   

I am excited to announce that my "Reflections of El Capitan at Sunset" has been accepted into a prestigious gallery exhibit in Yosemite! No, not the Ansel Adams gallery (not yet!), but an exhibit called the "Yosemite Renaissance" This was one of my major goals this past year and I got in!

The sunlit El Capitan at sunset is reflected on the Merced. I shot this during my national contest winning trip last year (I won the Aperture Nature Photography contest) where I got to shoot with 4 professionals including Scott Bourne, Jennifer Wu, Steve Simon and Gary Hamburgh.

If you are in Yosemite in the next few months, stop in and visit the exhibit at the Yosemite Museum Gallery through May 2nd. There is also a reception this Friday, Feb 26th that I will be attending if you are close by!

The Yosemite Renaissance is in its 25th year and showcases different views capturing the spirit of Yosemite in different art mediums. This competition and juried exhibit is open to professional and amateur artists and they had a record number of entries this year. Only a few photographers were accepted. Some other famous Yosemite photographers that have exhibited there include Charlie Cramer, Michael Frye (both of whom I have studied under), William Neill and Elizabeth Carmel.

About the image:
Blue skies are normally not too interesting, so I looked around to find a smaller, more interesting composition. The reflected orange glow from El Cap just lit up the Merced and I found this soothing image (this is one of my favorite images!) The gold and blue are a natural combination that go together with the swirls and flows like an abstract painting. I print this large on canvas and most people can't tell if this is a painting or a photograph. This is part of my "Water, Light and Textures series" of images that can be seen via the link.

The Yosemite Museum Gallery is next to the main Yosemite Visitors center and is also close to the Ansel Adams Gallery.

I want to thank everyone for their support including my very supportive wife and children, my mentors, Scott Bourne for running the Aperture Nature Photography contest, Jennifer Wu who has coached me, and Michael Frye and Charlie Cramer who I also have studied under.

Back out to shooting and getting ready for the Yosemite this weekend!

More updates from me can be seen on my Facebook Fan Page!
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John Harrison Photography > "Winter Sunset at the Coast" Just a nice glow in the sky with the waves crashing around. The green ground cover nicely contrasting with the sky. I captured this near Pescadero and Half Moon Bay. The waves were fairly large as you can tell by the silly people who were a little too close!
John Harrison Photography > Feb 2 - "Winter Sunset at the Coast" Just a nice glow in the sky with the waves crashing around. The green ground cover nicely contrasting with the sky. I captured this near Pescadero and Half Moon Bay. The waves were fairly large as you can tell by the silly people who were a little too close!
John Harrison Photography > "Edge of the World"   Northern California Coastline at Dusk.  The waves smooth and ethereal, the rocks looking like they were from another planet.  This is a long exposure at dusk that I shot last night.  I love the blue tones that come out at dusk and the smooth waves from the long exposure.  The rocks with the craters/crevices really helped give it that unusual look and had me thinking of the title - if there were an edge of the world, this is what it would look like!
John Harrison Photography > 1/11/10 "Edge of the World"   Northern California Coastline at Dusk.  The waves smooth and ethereal, the rocks looking like they were from another planet.  This is a long exposure at dusk that I shot last night.  I love the blue tones that come out at dusk and the smooth waves from the long exposure.  More of my images can be found in my gallery or also join my Facebook Fan page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Yosemite-and-Bay-Area-Nature-Photography-by-John-Harrison/190152125697.
John Harrison Photography > Northern California Coastal Sunset along the San Mateo Coast.  Waves crashing all around while I am just on the fringe of the action.
Cathedral Spires in Winter copy
Landscape Photography Portfolio >  Cathedral Spires in Winter copy
Cathedral Spires in Winter copy
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