Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Skies of Olmsted Point

One need not be a hiker to see stunning high country views.
The Tioga road leads one to Olmsted Point.
Where like the tree you feel like you can reach the sky.
Yosemite's Olmsted Point honors Fredrick Law Olmsted and his Son, Fredrick Jr.
To see more stunning skies, click here.
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29 comments:

  1. GaelynOctober 7, 2009 at 11:48 PM

    These are all awesome captures. Love this Yosemite scenery against those fabulous skies. Thanks for posting about my relatives.

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  2. Regina October 8, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Great sky. How amazing!
    Thank you for sharing.

    Have a nice day.

    Regina

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  3. TomOctober 8, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Three beautiful captures Martha, thank you so much for stopping by...
    Tom
    I've got 3 Sky Watch posts up this week... take your pick if you have time
    Wiggers World

    Paintbox Pictures

    Picture & Words

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  4. Sylvia KOctober 8, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    Breathtaking shots, Martha, as always! Love the beauty of the skies as a backdrop! Wonderful!

    Enjoy your weekend!

    Sylvia

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  5. My name is RietOctober 8, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Beautiful skies. Great shots

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  6. DewdropOctober 8, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Lovely contrails streaming across the sky! Love these shots! Great captures, indeed.

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  7. Janice / Dancing with SunflowersOctober 8, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    What beautiful, beautiful skies and such wonderful captures. Every one is a winner!
    Janice.

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  8. BarbOctober 8, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Love your swirly sky, Martha! I'm wondering if you're home or at your home-away-from-home?

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  9. PERBSOctober 8, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Beautiful point! I am so glad you included the information sign. I do wish I could have read all of the right side tho . . . I have found that if I get the whole sign in my shot, it will enlarge on computer for anyone to read that wants to.

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  10. Martha ZOctober 8, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    We will head to our home-away-from-home soon, I hope. Hubby is having some dental problems but winter is coming and the cabin must be winterized, soon. Water system will shut down at the end of next week and the lack of water would complicate the shut down process.

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  11. Photo CacheOctober 8, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    It's amazing how these trees grow in granite/stone. It's a lovely place, I wanna go back for a visit.

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  12. nonizamboniOctober 8, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Gorgeous skies! And the clouds are so lacy and almost decorative. I've had Yosemite on my mind for days since watching Ken Burns' --and learning about John Muir.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  13. ElisabethOctober 8, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Lovely skies...quite a variety of cloud formations...unusual. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Craver ViiOctober 8, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Well OF COURSE you're going to get great sky photos; you're so much closer up there. ;-)

    Thanks for the tips about cloud photos. Yours are outstanding!! I'm working with a point & shoot, but I also use a polarizing filter. "Midtone contrasts?" I may need to look into Elements.

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  15. Yogi♪♪♪October 8, 2009 at 4:08 PM

    That's a treat being able to get so close to the top. I love the filmy clouds of the sky.

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  16. eileeninmdOctober 8, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    These are awesome photos. I enjoyed all three and they join my favorites for the day.

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  17. GinnymoOctober 8, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Beautiful Martha!!!

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  18. storytellerOctober 8, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    What magnificent skies you've captured and shared! Thanks so much ;--)
    Hugs and blessings,
    Sacred Ruminations

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  19. VioletSkyOctober 8, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I like how the clouds are strung out in all directions.

    And am a big fan of Olmsted.

    Also love your water photos in the post below.

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  20. Carolyn FordOctober 8, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    Yosemite and a beautiful sky can only create a beautiful photograph! I love the light and feathery clouds. Very nice!

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  21. ArijaOctober 9, 2009 at 4:52 AM

    Martha, your skies are to die for, so very beautiful.

    XOX

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  22. pennyOctober 9, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    Martha, what fantastic photos of the mountains and skies. That clouds look like wind blown snow drifting through the sky.

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  23. Tammie LeeOctober 9, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    these photos are striking with the single trees and boulders against the sky. I like the feeling.

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  24. LindyOctober 9, 2009 at 12:33 PM

    These are magnificent! Love that color of blue!

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  25. Diane AZOctober 10, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    Beautiful skies. I watched about half of PBS's 12-hour documentary, "National Parks: America's Best Idea." I thought of you every time they featured Yosemite.

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  26. RobinOctober 10, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    How beautiful! I haven't been to that part of the world since I was a young child, I'd love to return someday.

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  27. KcalpeshOctober 10, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Superb, what a cloud formation that is! Reminds me of the Northern skies~

    - Pixellicious Photos

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  28. Jenn JilksOctober 11, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Great skies! I've been so busy with S. Ont. trips, trees, and leaves I haven't had time to post!

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  29. Linda ReederOctober 11, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    Oh, I loved that place. We stopped when we crossed the Sierras on the Tioga Road. I loved the junipers growing out of the cracks, the natural bonsais

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