Tag Archives: Northern California

San Francisco

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Neal Pritchard

I had visited the Marin county hills on many occasions dating back to my hike up Mount Tam back in 1988. This time was a little different I ventured past Mt Tam and just let the road take me where … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged Black & White Photography, California, Canon 5D Mrk II, Clouds, Fog, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Images, Landscape Images, landscape photography, landscapes, Limited Edition Prints, Long Exposure, Marin County, Mount Tam, Northern California, Panorama, Photography, photos, Prints, San Francisco, San Francisco Panoramic, Spool Photography, The Bay Bridge, Trans America Building | 23 Comments

Yosemite National Park Prints

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Neal Pritchard

El Capitan Yosemite 3000 feet shear granite face …. WordPress Jpeg version at least 1 stop darker than the tiff version for some reason. http://www.spoolphotography.com

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged California, Canon 5D Mrk II, Clouds, El Capitan, Images, Landscape Images, landscape photography, Limited Edition Prints, Long Exposure, Northern California, Photography, photos, Prints, Rocks, Spool Photography, sunrise, USA, Yosemite National Park | 13 Comments

Postcard From Lake Tahoe

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Neal Pritchard

Having a blast shooting every morning and evening, lights been pretty good most times. No snags along the road as yet. Came across a mother and cub Bear on the way back home last night had to stop and let … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged Black&White Images, California, Canon 5D Mrk II, Clouds, Images, Landscape Images, landscape photography, Limited Edition Prints, Long Exposure, Nevada, Northern California, Panoramic, photos, Prints, Rocks, Spool Photography, sunrise, USA | 13 Comments

Lee Vining Colors

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Neal Pritchard

One for Christian Fletcher … Setting out while still dark, Luke and myself arranged to meet up with Leon out the back of the Bates Motel, Well not the real Bates Motel, it sure had that feeling. First we had … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged 3:1 format, Canon 5D Mrk II, Christian Fletcher, Creeks, Fall Colors, Fine Art Prints, Images, landscapes, Lee Vining, Northern California, Panorama, Panoramic, Photography, photos, Rivers, Sierras, Spool Photography, Streams, Trees, USA, Water | 12 Comments

Yosemite National Park

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Neal Pritchard

Inspired by a chance meeting at Mono Lake and again in Yosemite National Park. John Sextons (who was once Ansel Adams assistant and technical advisor) Black & White photographs are amazing. Borrowed 300mm lens at the time at 420mm. What … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged Black & White, California, Canon 5D Mrk II, Clouds, Images, Landscape Images, landscape photography, Limited Edition Prints, Northern California, Photography, photos, Prints, Rocks, Spool Photography, USA, Yosemite National Park | 11 Comments

California Waterfalls

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Neal Pritchard

Another from the recent trip to California. Shot at 200mm with the Canon 5D Mrk II. These spring fed falls are a treat to experience. A migratory black bird, not sure of the name, maybe someone can let mw know … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged California, Canon 5D Mrk II, Images, landscape photography, Limited Edition Prints, Long Exposure, Northern California, photos, Prints, Rocks, Spool Photography, USA, Water, Waterfalls | 4 Comments

Fall Color Landscape Images

Posted on November 25, 2009 by Neal Pritchard

I keep going back to a set of files taken over a couple of days. There was so much to photograph in this location I should of spent more time. Trying out a few different post production methods to convey … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged Fall Colors, Images, landscapes, Leaves, Northern California, photos, Spool Photography Landscapes, Trees, USA | 2 Comments

San Francisco Dawn Landscape Print

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Neal Pritchard

Chasing a San Francisco dawn shot when all the elements line up has taken many many trips back and forth to this location(s). There are so many vantage areas in this area, lining up one that you think is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged Bay Bridge, Bays Images, California, Canon 5D Mrk II, Dawn, Fine Art Prints, Fog, Golden Gate Bridge, Hiking, Landscape Prints, Lights, Northern California, Panorama, Panoramic, Photography, photos, San Francisco, Spool Photography, sunrise, USA | 34 Comments

Mount Shasta Prints

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Neal Pritchard

Driving along Interstate 5 between waterfalls and just after a road side nap. Mount Shasta was all too visible at every bend and turn on the road. What a majestic looking mountain. Most of the late morning and round lunch … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged California, Canon 5D Mrk II, Clouds, Landscape Images, landscape photography, landscapes, Limited Edition Prints, Mount Shasta, Mountains, Northern California, Panorama, Panoramic, Photography, photos, Rocks, Snow, Spool Photography, USA | 8 Comments

Lake Tahoe Blues Northern California Greens

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Neal Pritchard

Well today I left lake Tahoe for the 3rd time in 3 years and it does not get any easier each time. So much to see and do and that the more I shot around the lake the more I … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged California, Canon 5D Mrk II Movies, Fall Colors, Fine Art Landscapes, HD Vid, Lake Tahoe, Landscape Prints, Limited Edition Prints, Movies, Northern California, Panoramic, Prints, Rocks, Spool Photography, USA, Vids, Waterfalls | 14 Comments

More Yosemite National Park

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Neal Pritchard

What can I saw, it is an awesome place to photograph. This is the 3rd in the series of Yosemite National Park 70mm Vertical Stitches of the shear granite size. I just love the way the light plays against the sharp edges … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged California, Granite, Images, landscapes, Merced River, Northern California, photos, river, Spool Photography, Valley, Yosemite National Park | 14 Comments

Colors Of The Spirit

Posted on September 28, 2008 by Neal Pritchard

Some places just warrant another visit. Northern California’s High Sierra Mountains is definitely one of them. In the distance you can see Half Dome, Nevada Falls and Vernon Falls, two of the many waterfalls inside Yosemite National Park. Loaded up a larger … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged California Mountains, Canon 5D, For Sale, Glacier Point, Half Dome, High Sierra, Landscape Images, Limited Edition Prints, Nevada Falls, Northern California, Panoramic, photos, Spool Photography, USA, Veron Falls, Waterfalls, Yosemite National Park Landscape Images, Yosemite Valley | 15 Comments

Lake Tahoe High Country

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Neal Pritchard

After a morning shoot with Leon at Fallen Leaf Lake just off Emerald bay at Lake Tahoe I decided on my way back to breakfast to stopped off at a spot to I saw earlier just off the beaten track. … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged Canon 5D, Canon Cameras, Creeks, Emerald Bay, Fallen Leaf Lake, Images, Lake Tahoe High Country, landscape photography, Northern California, Panorama Images, panoramic photography, Photography, Snowmelt, Spool Photography, Treks, USA, Waterfalls | 6 Comments

Yosemite National Park

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Neal Pritchard

Well we had the shot of Half Dome at sunset some weeks ago now so I thought its best time to stitch an image together of the other monumental piece of granite at Yosemite National Park, El Capitan. The worlds … Continue reading →

Posted in Landscape Images | Tagged American Landscape Images, El Capitan, Images, Landscape Images, Limited Edition Prints, Northern California, photos, Spool Photography, Worlds Largest Granite Rock, Yosemite National Park | 12 Comments

The Cabin

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Neal Pritchard

On a recent trip to Lake Tahoe I met up with fellow photographer Leon for a early morning shoot at Emerald Bay. After shooting Emerald Bay in less that perfect light Leon suggested we make our way to these hidden … Continue reading →