Snow Along Merced River

Harley, you are really killing it lately.  This is another one that just makes me want to get in my car and start driving north.  I really like the fine detail and the variety in the shades of gray.  

For me, Harley, this is the best of the snow images you have posted recently. It captures that sense of quiet stillness that's present after a storm in the valley. What really makes is that tree on the left. As a photographer I think that the bg needs a bit more information because it's almost negative space but as a viewer I really like that bright diffused light coming in from the distance. There's a sense of optimism here, like a clearing after a storm. Perhaps that's why I prefer this to the previous one that was more oppressive in nature. It's an image where you let out a sigh of contentment.

I really love the mood here, Mr. H.. The misty background has just enough detail to hold my eye in the frame. The gentle curve of the left shore leads me into the scene and the nice reflections in the river. Works for me!
--P

Really beautiful, Harley.  Hard to beat the ice foreground image, but this comes awfully close.  Has that quiet beauty that is had to describe and even harder to pull off.  Excellent my friend.

Harley, What a beautiful winter scene this is. The conditions you caught here are absolutely wonderful. Excellent comp and b&w processing. I'm really enjoying this!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

This certainly ranks high as one of the most breath-taking winter photos I've seen of Yosemite.  What a splendid moment with the fog and snow...so thoroughly cloaking all the branches...a rare sight.

Excellent!

This was definitely a productive trip for you.  Of the images that you have posted to date this is probably my least favorite.  That is not so much a critique of this image as much as it is a compliment to the quality of the other images in this series.  On its own merit this image definitely has great mood.  The mostly high key presentation works well too.  

Hi Harley,

Good timing for this shot.  You have been clobbering the landscape gallery with some awesome shots.  This one is no exception.  I like the subtle details in the BG and the image has a nice range of tones to make this one special. Great job done on this one..................................Jim

Another outstanding image from this snow event, Harley. Magical. 

Harley, along with your Ice Patterns image, this is really fine to me.  I like the pale detail of the far wall and faded trees along the river that the fog produces.  Suggestions would be to clone out the dark stump on the left edge,  and possibly adding some up top if you have it so the trees on the right are not de-tipped although doing so may add too much empty space and unbalance the grays below.

Harley!

Lovely image, seeing well, almost by instinct when having to work quickly. Wonderful when that comes together, seeing in "the zone". 

Cheers:   Tom

Harley: I had hoped to come to Yosemite this month but we scheduled a trip to Alaska this summer that will eat all my vacation time for 2017. However images like this and your prior one are putting Yosemite in winter high on the list for 2018. Beautiful scene superbly captured and rendered. >=))>

Harley,

Classic, Merced River and Yosemite winter wonderland scenic.  This view has everything in lovely balance and thankfully the light fog in the bg isn't so thick that the cliff walls are obstructed.... just the right amount of detail to complete the scene.

Hard to be critical here, no nits or suggestions.

Lon

Classic scene.  Great job.

aF

Hi Harley,

This image is simply spectacular for myself, and the large version is a must open to truly appreciate this amazing moment in time. I feel this image brings about a quiet, tranquil, and majestic feeling of the wonderful Yosemitee.

Truly special work Harley

An exceptional image for me, Harley. The wonderful details in the foreground and the pleasing calm reflection invite me to follow into the depth, and there is just the right amount of details in the rock face to keep my attention. Your b&w processing is spot on to my eye.

Peter

Wow, another case of extreme beauty.  Your B&W's of this area are so dramatic Harley.  Another masterfully crafted scene.  Somehow, I've got to get out there one day before my dirt nap occurs.  Will especially have to join you, Preston, and Lon (and, of course, Maggie) for one of your adventures!

Absolutely stunning!