Absolutely stunning! It’s like the rainbow exploded at the bottom of the waterfall, spreading its colors out through the water like nature’s surprise party!
Travelled to Yosemite from Europe as a teenager and again for my honeymoon. It’s an amazing place and you’re right: photos don’t do it justice - you have to go there.
'Patience and persistence' - key words in photography... you've got it. Your imagination knows no bounds, Michael, and we are beneficiaries. Tunnel View, waterfall rainbow spectrum... awesome. The close up waterfall stills at the end... so crazy good. Always super-enjoyable when we are out with Michael. 'One of the most fun viewing experiences of our life.'
Dude! Your images are some of the best landscape shots I’ve ever seen! Your style, compositions and subjects really speak to me. Keep up the good work!!
Always a pleasure to discover another masterpiece video from you, beautiful moments perfectly captured and edited. From dunes, seascapes, forests, waterfalls, storms, thunders, time-lapse, name it, you master any subjects that nature has to offer. Thanks for such quality content after all these years
OMG Michael! You are an inspiration for sure. As a long time central California resident (1964), I've been to Yosemite dozens of times and got some "nice photos" but these are almost other worldly. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
First of all stunning film once again mate. I can't say how much I agree with your words at the end. Yosemite is popular for a reason and valley view is a great view for a reason. There is always a different perspective or different weather. And you showed in this video how creative you can be. Loved the small compositions of the tree bark and the bigger scenes as well. Brilliant!!!
You're truly an inspiration Michael. Thanks for not giving up on the quality of your videos and always adding a bit of humane touch to the fantastic art you make by photography. Big fan of yours, from Norway!
HOLY WOW!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼 😲🤯Absolutely stunning footage & images Michael … that water flow is crazy magnificent !! And the rainbows🌈 and lighting strike⚡️ I am seriously in awe! what an amazing weekend you experienced… thank you always for sharing it with us!
Your work truly is a gift to humanity. I hope your work inspires the people across the country and the world to keep working to preserve and maintain these wild spaces. Even our own backyards can hold as much beauty and majesty as these incredible locations. Thank you Michael!!
I can’t say enough about persistence and patience, I’ve captured several photos that I almost said it doesn’t look like it going to do anything or pan out and then “bam” it happens!
These photos are AMAZING. 10:30 If you want a crowd-free experience, go to the 4.4 mile Porcupine Creek Trail Head. This leads you to the top of North Dome and you get an over 200 degree view of the Yosemite valley floor. I think you can see it in the distance at 15:20
Bro! Those craggy outcrops in the fog were amazing! Like something straight out of The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings. Misty Mountains Cold comes to mind. Just when I thought nothing could top your wintery landscapes you shared a couple years ago, then here comes these! Bravo!
Wow... Mi viene da piangere...😢 Luoghi e spot da omg... Occhi del fotografo mai visto prima.. Sei tra i migliori al mondo... Sei da inspirazione per me e future generazioni... Lo dico col cuore ❤️ Grande continua così... Ogni video è una vera emozione ❤❤
Fantastic video and great set of photos, Michael! That lightning shot at Tunnel View!! 👌 Loved the photos from after the storm (6:35 onwards). Would love to see how you processed those if you had any plans for a n editing video!
Nature is so beautiful and looking in as you did here Michael you found even more beauty by zooming in. Most visitors just wouldnt have seen what you're showing here, they'd just be blown away by the grandeur and miss so much.
Greetings from England! Amazing photos - took me back to 1982 when I visited Yosemite with my wife. A stunning location that you captured brilliantly! Thanks for sharing.
I think "wow" is the only real way I can express myself after watching this video! 😮 Absolutely exceptional images 👍 I very much would love to visit at some point in my life hopefully sooner rather than later. It really is a bucket list photography location and you have showcased it so magically!
Just wow Michael! So many valuable takeaways here as far as patience and vigilance. You truly reaped the rewards and got some outstanding portfolio shots that only photographers can dream of. Those Tunnel View shots were incredible! Well done mate. Your dedication to your craft is so inspiring. Thank you!
IMHO, one of your best. Your ability to tune into the limitless opportunities, that many of us wouldn’t see for various reasons, is truly admirable. 👏👏👏
Talking about crowds, Michael, I live in Calgary. It’s not California even by a stretch but …….. the weekend crowds in Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake have become truly impossible. They now ration visitors to Moraine Lake with a voucher system that sells out about 2-3 am every morning. Great shots as always. The way you catch the light, power and drama of waterfalls with that long lens is spectacular.
I don't think I could chose a favorite! I liked all of your very creative and interesting photos! City scapes the way you see them is a great way to maybe re-energize motivation and get out of a burnout stagnation. Great video Michael!
I live about 3 hours from the park. And me and my girl try to go every season. It is just breathtaking every time we go. Unfortunately, we missed this year's spring because of unforeseen circumstances. But watching this video made me eager to go back to Yosemite and enjoy nature. Amazing video and breathtaking photographs
I also live not very far away. I have historically made it a point to go but these last few years have been quite hectic in my little corner of the world and haven't been able to make it. I did sneak away for a day at the coast in 2019, something else I've not done enough of lately. Anyway, it's been a habit of mine to get to Yosemite and Sequoia frequently. One time our company did a company trip to Yosemite and I was surprised at how many people who'd spent their entire lives in California had never been, so many just a short afternoon drive away from the park.
That's it - I'm going back! Spent a couple of hectic days in April 23 after driving out frm San Francisco following a cruise to Hawaii. Felt like a kid in a toyshop - so much to see and so little time. We weren't even sure if we could get into the park, the snow had been so heavy the week before. Also captured the rainbow at the falls from Tunnel View. Went back the following day but no light. Your images are truly inspiring. Thank you for posting this,
Fantastic shots, Michael. I was in Yosemite with my wife at the very end of May, beginning of June. The volume of water was amazing. When we were there the weather was very clear, but I was happy to get some nice reflection shots. I loved Cathedral Rocks, as they get light at both ends of the day. I love your different perspectives and will have to bear that in mind going forward. Heading to the Dolomites Friday 😊
So many amazing shots, that I am speechless. I have been to Yosemite 3-4 times when I used to live in SoCal but never witnessed such magical rain. Winter was my most favourite time going to the Yosemite
Those are some sublime images, and - to my mind - the really showcase the magic of Yosemite. Just wonderful! The rainbow at the base of Bridal Veil Falls was just magical! I've had the pleasure of visiting Yosemite once many years ago and would love to visit again.
Michael Shainblum....you lucky bastard. I say that with all the respect in the world. I know you work hard to be in the right place at the right time, but boy, those are some amazing shots. I always compare my photography to my fishing...I get skunked regularly in my fishing and my photography. You just have to keep working at it it and trying and someday you might even get a beautiful shot of lightning landing at the Half Dome.
This was really breathtaking to watch. I loved all your photographs, but, yes, the ones with tiny trees clinging to the cliffs were special. Thanks for sharing.
That lightning photograph is a masterpiece!
Thanks so much!
You have got to be kidding?! I'm totally blown away! BEAUTIFUL! ALL OF IT! 😀👍
It's been almost 60 years since I've been to Yosemite. Because of this video, I want to go back! Thank you, Michael.
Absolutely stunning! It’s like the rainbow exploded at the bottom of the waterfall, spreading its colors out through the water like nature’s surprise party!
Travelled to Yosemite from Europe as a teenager and again for my honeymoon. It’s an amazing place and you’re right: photos don’t do it justice - you have to go there.
Indeed
'Patience and persistence' - key words in photography... you've got it. Your imagination knows no bounds, Michael, and we are beneficiaries. Tunnel View, waterfall rainbow spectrum... awesome. The close up waterfall stills at the end... so crazy good. Always super-enjoyable when we are out with Michael. 'One of the most fun viewing experiences of our life.'
Dude! Your images are some of the best landscape shots I’ve ever seen!
Your style, compositions and subjects really speak to me. Keep up the good work!!
Great video & pictures, Michael! So inspired
Superb video and pictures, as always👌 Love the message at the end, and of course the dragons are always with you. 🤙
You keep churning out epic images wherever you go, I'm actually baffled.
Always a pleasure to discover another masterpiece video from you, beautiful moments perfectly captured and edited. From dunes, seascapes, forests, waterfalls, storms, thunders, time-lapse, name it, you master any subjects that nature has to offer. Thanks for such quality content after all these years
I really appreciate the kind words and the support, thank you so much! :)
You’re v inspiring. I get demotivated with photography pretty often but your vlogs and photos bring the intense itch back.
Stunning images! That lightning shot was worth waiting through a 1000 rain storms. And you’re right, photographs don’t do that place justice.
OMG Michael! You are an inspiration for sure. As a long time central California resident (1964), I've been to Yosemite dozens of times and got some "nice photos" but these are almost other worldly. Brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.
Another winner. Thanks, Michael
Thanks Bob, I appreciate you watching!
First of all stunning film once again mate. I can't say how much I agree with your words at the end. Yosemite is popular for a reason and valley view is a great view for a reason. There is always a different perspective or different weather. And you showed in this video how creative you can be. Loved the small compositions of the tree bark and the bigger scenes as well. Brilliant!!!
Thank you so much Nigel, that means a ton coming from you!
Love the rainbow shot over half dome. Love taking image from tunnel view.
Thank you so much!
Man! That shot (13:25) is *chef's kiss*
I like the fact you didn't give up and quit when it rains like some photographers. I'll be watching alot more of your work. Good job.
You're truly an inspiration Michael. Thanks for not giving up on the quality of your videos and always adding a bit of humane touch to the fantastic art you make by photography. Big fan of yours, from Norway!
Just proves the landscape photography shouldn't revolve around good weather! Cracking images.
Tress in the rain we’re amazing
Those tunnel view shots are admittedly amazing but those isolated misty peak shots are just pure bliss. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I paused it at 1 sec in to let you know that the thumbnail is amongst them best I’ve ever seen.
Magical... The scenes were worth being with the crowd!
The Bridalveil rainbow and that starting footage are just absolutely incredible!
Thank you so much for watching Alex, I really appreciate it. Hope all is well!
HOLY WOW!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼
😲🤯Absolutely stunning footage & images Michael … that water flow is crazy magnificent !! And the rainbows🌈 and lighting strike⚡️
I am seriously in awe!
what an amazing weekend you experienced… thank you always for sharing it with us!
Wow! This was incredible, Michael! So many great shots from this trip - I especially loved the lightning and the rainbow at the base of the falls 🙌
WOW!! 😲 Nothing else to say im speechless.
Tunnel View photos are both amazing!
Undeniably one of the best landscape photographer in the UA-cam universe! This was mesmerizing to watch.
Almost every photo is absolutely stunning
Your work truly is a gift to humanity. I hope your work inspires the people across the country and the world to keep working to preserve and maintain these wild spaces. Even our own backyards can hold as much beauty and majesty as these incredible locations. Thank you Michael!!
I can’t say enough about persistence and patience, I’ve captured several photos that I almost said it doesn’t look like it going to do anything or pan out and then “bam” it happens!
Its like a landscape within a landscape....You go to deep with no return 🙂 Inception style.
These photos are AMAZING.
10:30 If you want a crowd-free experience, go to the 4.4 mile Porcupine Creek Trail Head. This leads you to the top of North Dome and you get an over 200 degree view of the Yosemite valley floor. I think you can see it in the distance at 15:20
Bro! Those craggy outcrops in the fog were amazing! Like something straight out of The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings. Misty Mountains Cold comes to mind.
Just when I thought nothing could top your wintery landscapes you shared a couple years ago, then here comes these! Bravo!
Thanks so much. That video was definitely one of my favorites I have made with all the snow. I am so glad this one held up haha.
Outstanding! You mastered the 3Ps of Professionalism, Persistence & Patience - thanks for sharing!!
I always love your creative eye shooting landscapes.
These photographs are as wonderful as anything ever photographed at Yosemite. Absolutel Amazing !
Michael, your photography blows me away. If only I could manage 5% of your talent. Thank you!
Drop dead gorgeous photography, Michael.
Wow...
Mi viene da piangere...😢
Luoghi e spot da omg...
Occhi del fotografo mai visto prima..
Sei tra i migliori al mondo...
Sei da inspirazione per me e future generazioni...
Lo dico col cuore ❤️
Grande continua così...
Ogni video è una vera emozione ❤❤
Fantastic video and great set of photos, Michael! That lightning shot at Tunnel View!! 👌 Loved the photos from after the storm (6:35 onwards). Would love to see how you processed those if you had any plans for a n editing video!
The shots in this video are incredible
Nature is so beautiful and looking in as you did here Michael you found even more beauty by zooming in. Most visitors just wouldnt have seen what you're showing here, they'd just be blown away by the grandeur and miss so much.
Thank you for putting up with the traffic to produce another amazing vlog. I can see why so many people flock to this spectacular place.
Greetings from England! Amazing photos - took me back to 1982 when I visited Yosemite with my wife. A stunning location that you captured brilliantly! Thanks for sharing.
I think "wow" is the only real way I can express myself after watching this video! 😮
Absolutely exceptional images 👍 I very much would love to visit at some point in my life hopefully sooner rather than later. It really is a bucket list photography location and you have showcased it so magically!
Well done, good and faithful servant ...
Just wow Michael! So many valuable takeaways here as far as patience and vigilance. You truly reaped the rewards and got some outstanding portfolio shots that only photographers can dream of. Those Tunnel View shots were incredible! Well done mate. Your dedication to your craft is so inspiring. Thank you!
IMHO, one of your best. Your ability to tune into the limitless opportunities, that many of us wouldn’t see for various reasons, is truly admirable. 👏👏👏
Talking about crowds, Michael, I live in Calgary. It’s not California even by a stretch but …….. the weekend crowds in Banff, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake have become truly impossible. They now ration visitors to Moraine Lake with a voucher system that sells out about 2-3 am every morning.
Great shots as always. The way you catch the light, power and drama of waterfalls with that long lens is spectacular.
Your photos are INCREDIBLE! I've never been to Yosemite and now you've made it a bucket list spot!
Great stuff as always! Also, that dude with the tailgate cooking system is the goat!
I miss Yosemite. What amazing shots! Epic!
Holy Moly Michael! Iiiiiiincredible shots
Terrific images. Of the waterfall images, I like the one with black and gold rock back drop. The foggy images are surreal! 💯
These shots are crazy
I don't think I could chose a favorite! I liked all of your very creative and interesting photos! City scapes the way you see them is a great way to maybe re-energize motivation and get out of a burnout stagnation. Great video Michael!
Wow, you got some breath taking photos. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
That`s CLASS ! I`ll watch it more than once.
What an extraordinary visit. Way to make the most of it. Heading there for 24 hrs and needed some inspiration. Thanks!
Wow I’ve been struck by lightning. My goodness what a shot!!!! I’ve been three times to Yosemite and I came all the way from Australia for it
Your work never ceases to amaze me. Truly one of if not thee most inspiring work.
As usual, only stunning shots and perfect mood 🤩
Thanks for another great video. So many of the shots you got were so captivating I had to pause the video and stare at my screen
All 4 are beautiful 😍
Yet another great video, Michael, you have a knack of capturing lightening
Breathtaking sceneries. I'm so impressed by your camera work. Great captures. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to your next video.
I live about 3 hours from the park. And me and my girl try to go every season. It is just breathtaking every time we go. Unfortunately, we missed this year's spring because of unforeseen circumstances. But watching this video made me eager to go back to Yosemite and enjoy nature. Amazing video and breathtaking photographs
I also live not very far away. I have historically made it a point to go but these last few years have been quite hectic in my little corner of the world and haven't been able to make it. I did sneak away for a day at the coast in 2019, something else I've not done enough of lately.
Anyway, it's been a habit of mine to get to Yosemite and Sequoia frequently. One time our company did a company trip to Yosemite and I was surprised at how many people who'd spent their entire lives in California had never been, so many just a short afternoon drive away from the park.
That's it - I'm going back!
Spent a couple of hectic days in April 23 after driving out frm San Francisco following a cruise to Hawaii. Felt like a kid in a toyshop - so much to see and so little time. We weren't even sure if we could get into the park, the snow had been so heavy the week before. Also captured the rainbow at the falls from Tunnel View. Went back the following day but no light. Your images are truly inspiring. Thank you for posting this,
Just amazing !! Never seen Yosemite like this before. Loved the first close up of the waterfall.
Man the flow was insane and your shots incredible !! That lightening bolt needs to go on a wall !🤜🤛
Wow, what a trip! Reminds me that I have to get back there.
I love the fact that you waited for the birds. Many photographers would have photoshopped an ostrich flying across the scene.
this is super funny HAHAHAHa
Fantastic shots, Michael. I was in Yosemite with my wife at the very end of May, beginning of June. The volume of water was amazing. When we were there the weather was very clear, but I was happy to get some nice reflection shots. I loved Cathedral Rocks, as they get light at both ends of the day. I love your different perspectives and will have to bear that in mind going forward. Heading to the Dolomites Friday 😊
Thanks for sharing your photos and the vibes! Cozy! Love your eye for photos!
Stunning shots, Michael!!! Everyone there this season must be in awe!!!!
5:08 is definitely a bear head carved into the wall. Love your videos! This one was particularly stunning to watch.
Gorgeous scene buddy, I think I prefer the top left for me
Your pictures are incredible! And the video is so inspiring, great Work Micheal!
So many amazing shots, that I am speechless. I have been to Yosemite 3-4 times when I used to live in SoCal but never witnessed such magical rain. Winter was my most favourite time going to the Yosemite
Yes, we've seen a lot of photos from Yosemite ... but those are amazing, wow ! Thank you
Thanks Michel!
Bloody awesome, one of the best shots from a trip ever.
Stunning, so many great shots! Just wonderful!
Wonderful! you're very gifted, Michael
I live near Yosemite and never saw the potential of an image like 2:30 - really loved this video good sir !
Those are some sublime images, and - to my mind - the really showcase the magic of Yosemite. Just wonderful! The rainbow at the base of Bridal Veil Falls was just magical! I've had the pleasure of visiting Yosemite once many years ago and would love to visit again.
Michael Shainblum....you lucky bastard. I say that with all the respect in the world. I know you work hard to be in the right place at the right time, but boy, those are some amazing shots. I always compare my photography to my fishing...I get skunked regularly in my fishing and my photography. You just have to keep working at it it and trying and someday you might even get a beautiful shot of lightning landing at the Half Dome.
I was unable to visit Yosemite when I was in USA and that is why I simply love this video. Fantastic moments captured as always Michael. 👏👏
These are just absolutely extraordinary. Thank you for being an inspiration Michael!
Makes me want to go out and shoot every time. Cheers
you always just amaze me with your talent Thank you as always
Amazing photos. The lightning bolt image is just beautiful. Favorite photo of the four? Top right. Thanks.
Some incredible photographs!
Great video. My favorite was the lightning shot, followed closely by the rainbow but lots of great shots.
This was really breathtaking to watch. I loved all your photographs, but, yes, the ones with tiny trees clinging to the cliffs were special. Thanks for sharing.
Stunning photos Michael!
Simply beautiful image’s Michael, right place, right time and patience springs to mind 👌👍
Thanks so much!
I have been to Yosemite so many times; thank you so much for your composition to show us a different look at the park!