Firefall
Jan 6, 2015 14:28:54 #
Heading to Yosemite in February to try to catch the Horsetail Firefall. This is my third time- fingers crossed !
Jan 6, 2015 14:37:13 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
rspmd23 wrote:
Heading to Yosemite in February to try to catch the Horsetail Firefall. This is my third time- fingers crossed !
Have you ever caught it?
Jan 6, 2015 14:49:10 #
I'd never heard of it until about 10 minutes ago but checked it out and looks phenomenal - good luck.
Jan 6, 2015 14:53:41 #
http://yosemitefirefall.com/the-natural-firefall-horsetail-fall/
The video link includes comments by Michael Adams, Ansel's son.
Galen Rowell's work is highlighted by his son, Tony, as well.
Good luck.
Looks spectacular!
The video link includes comments by Michael Adams, Ansel's son.
Galen Rowell's work is highlighted by his son, Tony, as well.
Good luck.
Looks spectacular!
Jan 6, 2015 15:07:28 #
Thanks. I have yet to be lucky enough to catch it. But now that I live in California, I plan on going every year until I get it. The consolation is that you get to see Yosemite in winter when the park is uncrowded and serene.
Jan 6, 2015 20:14:39 #
Am boarding a flight, but hope this helps http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/tutorials/182430-how-shoot-horsetail-falls-fire-falls-yosemite-national-park.html
Jan 6, 2015 23:31:28 #
This is an excellent reference!
Jan 6, 2015 23:43:31 #
Thanks. I'm very familiar with Yosemite and have been there for the event but foiled by clouds. Not giving up !
Jan 7, 2015 06:07:53 #
rspmd23 wrote:
Heading to Yosemite in February to try to catch the Horsetail Firefall. This is my third time- fingers crossed !
Hope you catch it. Can't wait to see some pics!
Jan 7, 2015 06:28:17 #
Luck to you, this year. I've been to Yosemite several times back in the sixties, but that was long before I became interested in photography. Hope you get some great shots.
Jan 7, 2015 10:31:50 #
When I was young they would build a bonfire up there by halfdome. After it was dark a bulldozer would push the fire over the side. It was quite a spectacle. This was back in the 50's.
For a few seconds I thought they had brought it back, then thought naw, it'll never happen. Good luck on your trip.
First post and all, hi everybody.
For a few seconds I thought they had brought it back, then thought naw, it'll never happen. Good luck on your trip.
First post and all, hi everybody.
Jan 7, 2015 10:35:01 #
Jan 7, 2015 10:36:05 #
Bacon wrote:
When I was young they would build a bonfire up there by halfdome. After it was dark a bulldozer would push the fire over the side. It was quite a spectacle. This was back in the 50's.
For a few seconds I thought they had brought it back, then thought naw, it'll never happen. Good luck on your trip.
First post and all, hi everybody.
For a few seconds I thought they had brought it back, then thought naw, it'll never happen. Good luck on your trip.
First post and all, hi everybody.
Hi Bacon!
WELCOME to the Hog farm! :-D
Jan 7, 2015 10:39:58 #
rspmd23 wrote:
Heading to Yosemite in February to try to catch the Horsetail Firefall. This is my third time- fingers crossed !
Umm, this might explain why you've never seen it....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yosemite_Firefall
I didn't think they still did that. :?
Jan 7, 2015 11:10:06 #
SonnyE wrote:
Hi Bacon!
WELCOME to the Hog farm! :-D
WELCOME to the Hog farm! :-D
When I registered I just used my middle name, like I've done on other forums. Now I see members call themselves "hoggers" or the "hog farm". Guess I should be right at home here.
:D
Also, thanks for that link. Didn't know the firefall lasted until 1968.
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