The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite by Michael Frye
One of the quintessential books for travelers going to Yosemite, The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite
leads readers through the park and surrounding environs all the while providing valuable lessons and tips into the art of photography.
Michael Frye’s stunning photography brings the book
to life while showing Yosemite at it’s finest from Valley floor to the High Country and beyond. This book leads you through the park while inspiring you to new levels of creativity.
Pick this one up and carry it with you everywhere you go. It’s the perfect, small size for fitting into a pocket or a camera bag while still giving you the most information and stunning pictures.
For a little over 30 years now I've enjoyed hiking, backpacking, fishing, photographing and exploring Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. Yosemite Blog presents me with the opportunity to share, with you, the beauty and the grandeur of Yosemite and the High Sierra. Read the 
August 9th, 2005 04:09
This is a truly incredible book. Anyone planning a trip to Yosemite for photography should have this in their bag. I used it extensively to plan my extremely short, 3 day trip to Yosemite this past July. It allowed me to pick and choose which destinations to visit and at what time. Without this book I wouldn’t have come home with the images I was able to capture.
July 20th, 2006 23:02
Agreed with everything in the article and the previous comment.
July 27th, 2006 04:28
We used this book on our June 2006 trip. I planned each day using the suggestions as far as time of year / time of day for each location. The author was right on!
In fact, we were the only ones at Cathedral Beach two mornings in a row photographing El Cap’s reflection in the Merced at sunrise. A very pleasure shoot.
Funny thing actually occurred there. My photography partner found someone’s photography notes with the exact same reference numbers that are used in this book. So, we weren’t the only ones using the book for a reference.
After getting back and discussing the trip, we agreed that one should spend at least two late afternoon / sunrises at Glacier Point. That view is hard to beat and with the right clouds or lighting it is a premo spot in the park. Especially for someone not wanting to get off trail.
Here is a web site that I put together from our trip:
http://www.duprephotography.com/Yosemite/index.html
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In closing, this is a must have book for any first timer to Yosemite.
Sean
July 27th, 2006 04:28
We used this book on our June 2006 trip. I planned each day using the suggestions as far as time of year / time of day for each location. The author was right on!
In fact, we were the only ones at Cathedral Beach two mornings in a row photographing El Cap’s reflection in the Merced at sunrise. A very pleasure shoot.
Funny thing actually occurred there. My photography partner found someone’s photography notes with the exact same reference numbers that are used in this book. So, we weren’t the only ones using the book for a reference.
After getting back and discussing the trip, we agreed that one should spend at least two late afternoon / sunrises at Glacier Point. That view is hard to beat and with the right clouds or lighting it is a premo spot in the park. Especially for someone not wanting to get off trail.
Here is a web site that I put together from our trip:
http://www.duprephotography.com/Yosemite/index.html
In closing, this is a must have book for any first timer to Yosemite.
Sean