Comments on: Another side of Yosemite: Hetch Hetchy

By: jay

jay — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 22:17:06 +0000

i wish i could go ther with my other half. I was thinking that NE is the best place for natural beauty. this one is equal if not better. and definitly better through jeff’s lens

By: Jerry

Jerry — Fri, 07 Oct 2005 13:16:18 +0000

For those interested in the possible restoration of Hetch Hetchy Valley (and for the person wanting “before” and “after” shots of Hetch Hetchy see hetchhetchy.org

By: pam

pam — Mon, 03 Oct 2005 20:05:11 +0000

Wonderful shots of Hetch Hetchy. I needed “before” and “after” shots for a paper I’m writing for school. I’d like to use one of yours (with credit).

By: shamanictea

shamanictea — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:56:40 +0000

Fantastic shots Jeff. Wow!
Thanks for sharing.

By: Jeff Keller

Jeff Keller — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 02:12:27 +0000

Thanks all! Hmm, tips for Yosemite?
- Stay inside the park, whether staying in a tent, tent cabin, or a hotel room. Outside hotels are not close and the drive in is a pain to do every day.
- In the valley be sure to visit Bridalveil and Yosemite Falls. They’re easy, short hikes. The walk to Mirror Lake is a bit longer but it’s still pretty easy, and you can get good photos from there. If you’re feeling up to the challenge, try the pretty strenuous hike to Vernal Falls. If that’s not enough you can continue to Nevada Falls, though I’ve never done that.
- Even if you don’t stay there, check out the Ahwanee Hotel. It’s amazing.
- Best time for wildlife in my experience is at dusk. I’m sure early morning is good too, but I’d rather be sleeping
- If it’s still open and you’ve exhausted the main things in the valley, try going to either Glacier Point or Tuolumne Meadows. Glacier Point has some awesome views of the valley below. These places close during bad weather, so you’ve been warned.
- If you go out the southern exit (Hwy 41) stop at the tunnel view for a classic Ansel Adams shot. This must be one of the most photographed spots on earth. Further down this road is the Mariposa Grove which has some of the tallest and oldest trees on earth.
I hope that helps a little. Maybe I should operate my own tours or something

By: PixelBrat

PixelBrat — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 01:13:27 +0000

Absolutely fabulous shots!

By: Emily

Emily — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 23:45:15 +0000

Great shots, Jeff! I’m going to Yosemite for the first time in October. Any suggestions?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:03:57 +0000

Wow — came across your blog a bit randomly, but fantastic Yosemite photos! I was there a few years ago and would love to go back and see more of the park. Hetch Hetchy looks beautiful.