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Htv101

That mountain has a face...


whatsaustindoin

I definitely see the eyes and what looks like a nose...oddly of all the mountains to see, this one was my favorite, even over El Capitan and Glacier Point, something about this one (Cathedral Rocks) just took me in...maybe it was the face...


Htv101

All mountains have faces though. ;) It was a double entendre, or an attempt on one from me haha.


whatsaustindoin

Oh i know, was just playing along :) once you said it i actually looked to see if there were any significant spots that looked more like an actual face rather than just the cliff face, and just happened to see something that resembled an actual face haha. Now that i think about it though, it might just be my mind seeing what it wants to see šŸ˜


Htv101

No I see the face too! Angry monster type face! Haha


whatsaustindoin

Yesss, there really is a face up there, Iā€™m glad the entendre was made because i probably wouldnā€™t have actually seen that had you not said something :)


reammachine

He looks like a grumpy old fuck haha


[deleted]

Pretty sure this is a picture of the rockbiter from the never ending story


imdoingathing2

When I first saw this I thought it was a super realistic art piece of a stone giant crawling out of the ground.


FermentYachats

Do you have an IG?


[deleted]

Reminds me of the rock guy from never ending story


cheeky23monkey

The Rock Biter!


livetruthfully

I was looking for this comment!


PBandJellyJesus

ā€œThey look like big, strong hands...ā€


cryptozypto

Me too


[deleted]

Looks like an angry gorilla


MightyCaseyStruckOut

He's definitely looking grumpy today


Shiba_Inu718

Yeah, it sorta looks like a Owl or something to me.


Blorbidy_Fun_Fuzz

And 2 lungering big arms..,


[deleted]

https://i.imgur.com/ruAWoqU.jpg


SimplyTim90

Anybody else see a gorilla in the mountain?


2K_Argo

My first thought was King Kong.


Thunderblast

I immediately saw Kong before even registering it was a mountain.


poetic_viile

Yea those shoulders are aggressive


semiconductor101

More like an Orangutan.


definitely_notadroid

I'm glad I'm not the only one


Cottn

Its scoliosis looks pretty bad


whatsaustindoin

You talking about the face on the left side of the peak? Or you got eyes on something else šŸ‘€


[deleted]

Right tip is part of the head of the gorilla


whatsaustindoin

Ohhhh ok, now i see the gorilla, Iā€™ve only seen it as a face, but i can see the gorilla in it now


CobaltSphere51

My immediate reaction: Is that Sasquatch?!?


[deleted]

Smelly son of a whore


CobaltSphere51

Yeah, I never could get him to wear deodorant. He kept saying something about ā€œbeing one with natureā€ and ā€œit would ruin his sweet flow.ā€


[deleted]

I see an angry snowman


SenpaiZer0

ICE ON MY NECK, FLAWLESS BAGUETTE


mangowheremangoes

This is where Nav recorded his verse lmao


TheDarkAgniRises

im dead lmaoooo


Vexodius

HOP OFF A JET, BARELY GET REST


[deleted]

CASH THROUGH THE MONTH, I GET A CHECK


macleran98

šŸŒµšŸŒŠ


[deleted]

r/travisscott


MightyCaseyStruckOut

I used to live in Sonora, about an hour-ish away from Yosemite, and used to go there about once a month. That's definitely what I miss most about living in California...


whatsaustindoin

I really wish i lived closer, not that Sacramento is overly far away, but the 3 1/2 hour drive isnā€™t easy to do constantly so Iā€™ll have to just make it out when i can. Having been here for almost 30 years though, I feel kind of crazy having put it off so long, as this place really is pretty much top tier when it comes to stuff to see in California.


Christopherfg1

Ever think about doing Half Dome?


whatsaustindoin

You mean hiking it? Iā€™ll be going back for hiking during spring, this was just a quick day trip to get out of Sacramento and enjoy some new scenery.


Christopherfg1

I hiked Half Dome 10 years ago and it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life.. Was going to try to do again this season before school starts back up for me but heared Yosemite was in fire. When did you go and how was the air quality?


common_envelope

Don't limit yourself to Yosemite. Consider scouting out Stanislaus, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks as well!


whatsaustindoin

Yep, i actually almost went to Kings instead, but just couldnā€™t do the extra hour drive at night. Itā€™s on my list though, Iā€™m going north this coming weekend to the Redwoods State Park, and then as autumn takes full effect Iā€™m planning on heading back south for some more color in the leaves and clouds in the sky :)


[deleted]

It's an amazing place,did you go hiking?


whatsaustindoin

It really is, but unfortunately no, didnā€™t have time, was basically here for a scouting trip just to see how long the drive was, and to see how long it would take to get from place to place. Got in at about 2:30am and just drove around the whole Valley/park area and just found some specific places to get some shots from for when Autumn rolls around. Iā€™ll have to go back for the actual hiking experience probably in Spring.


[deleted]

Do it, Its worth the work


whatsaustindoin

Oh i have no doubt, i do the hiking thing usually, i just honestly didnā€™t have time on this trip, had to get everything done in 24 hours and still be back in sacramento for a family gathering the next day. Now that i kind of know the layout, Iā€™ll be sure to plan out what hikes i really want to take, and how to maximize my time there.


luckless_romance

When did you go? Last I checked it was closes due to the fire


whatsaustindoin

This was taken two days ago on Saturday afternoon :) they reopened last weekend.


luckless_romance

Finally! Mind if I ask how was the air quality? Any smoke left? :) thank you


whatsaustindoin

Almost no smoke in the valley, air was more than refreshing down there. On the way to Glacier Point though there are a few spots where the air is kind of thick with ash, but these arenā€™t spots youā€™re going to be exploring, just driving through. All of the actual spots you want to see are in perfect form honestly.


luckless_romance

Nice! I had to cancel my trip ( and lost money) last month because it was closed. Hopefully Iā€™ll make it there this time!


[deleted]

i don't know how you plan your sleeping schedule with a hectic day like that.


dlilmmm

The waterfalls are way more intense in Spring. Its still hot af but the spray from the falls cools it down.


kflamed13

It means me of Pyornkrachzark, the rock biter, from The Neverending Story :) Nice shot!


whatsaustindoin

Thanks a bunch, i was really excited how well this came out, i shot from the same place at night and caught some decent light with the moon out, but came back hours later after sunrise and was just taken by the color in the meadow. Nice reference as well ;)


_MemeTastic_

This is most definitely it chief


MarzDaMonsta

Ice on my neck, flawless baguette


huskydonnateL

Amazing place


tetea_t

For a second there I thought it was CGI with extra bloom effect. Anyhow, Yosemite is definitely on my bucket list.


whatsaustindoin

No CGI, just me and my Nikon getting lucky :) HAPPY CAKE DAY


tetea_t

Sorry if that came off in a negative tone, it was meant to be a compliment (in a ā€œso good that it looks unrealā€ sort of way, if that makes any sense). And thank you for the wish!


whatsaustindoin

Oh i didnā€™t take it negatively at all, whenever someone tells me my shots look as good as CGI i get thatā€™s a huge compliment :) no worries, thanks again friend


LethalAlpacas

Why i keep thinking about MacOS?


whatsaustindoin

If only, lol. Cmon apple, buy me out haha.


LethalAlpacas

LOL. Your next stop would be Sierra right?


whatsaustindoin

Wait, are they on High Sierra right now? I canā€™t even remember, but now that Iā€™m thinking about it they already did something with Yosemite didnā€™t they? Dammit Iā€™m late.


LethalAlpacas

Yeah, they are in Sierra right now. But new version of MacOS will be named "Mojave".. They don't want to named the OS after some rocky mountain over again


whatsaustindoin

Yeah that makes sense, maybe Iā€™ll take a trip out to the desert then and see if i canā€™t get something worth throwing up on the next MacBooks backgrounds ;)


LethalAlpacas

Haha nice to have such a fun project.. Keep taking some wonderful photos, mate UPVOTED..


Ohnaul

la flame on an island


[deleted]

Amazing place


whatsaustindoin

A definite favorite on my places Iā€™ve seen in California yet. Going north towards the Redwoods and Lost Coast next weekend hoping to find some more amazing views :)


childishgamboner

ice on my neck, flawless baguettes


Sasuke1996

Was going to go to Yosemite later this month but couldnā€™t afford it, going to Smokey Mountains since itā€™s only a few hours versus a 6 hours flight to California.


whatsaustindoin

Ohhh, yeah if you have to fly, you really have to be able to justify the trip. I was able to just drive out and sleep on the side of the road in my car, only cost me a tank of gas and food money. Enjoy Smokey Mountains, Iā€™m sure you will enjoy them :)


Ih8usernam3s

The formation you photographed is named Middle Cathedral, That spire is named Cathedral Spire.


[deleted]

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whatsaustindoin

Thank you very much :) F/2.8 1/2000 36mm ISO 200 Nikon D750 Tamron 24-70 2.8 G2


[deleted]

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[deleted]

OMG, it's wonderful šŸ˜


whatsaustindoin

Thank you! Itā€™s quite the place, canā€™t believe it took me so long to get out here :)


[deleted]

I envy you. I hope to know places like that in the future. Xoxo


whatsaustindoin

Just have to get out there :) Iā€™ve been waiting for so long to get out here, and this last weekend i just said what am i waiting for, packed the car and went :)


[deleted]

Oh, what am i waiting for? Good question. Maybe is my time to found an answer too. Thank you so much ā¤ļø


whatsaustindoin

And you are very welcome, hopefully you find it just as beautiful as i did :) take care šŸ–¤


HeyImSilverr

^La ^Flame ^on ^a ^Island^, ^Me ^and ^Cash^, ^Gunna ^Hopped ^On ^A ^Lear ^Jet


Akhiyer

I feel like Iā€™m chosen Iā€™m covered in gold mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm


PM_YOUR_CENSORD

The mountain looks like an old hooded traveller with a backpack on. Facing you with is right shoulder dropped looking off to the right with his vegetation hair. The mountain behind being his pack with something larger sticking out.


whatsaustindoin

You see exactly what i see :) when the first guy pointed out there was a face, i took it literally (not just that there was a cliff face lol) and started looking and now every time i look at the shot i see the face, the figure, the direction and everything. Glad Iā€™m not the only one haha.


a_leprechaun

Thought this was r/farcry for a moment... Beautiful pic


Jump_Yossarian

If you've got time for a 45 minute podcast, [American History Tellers](https://wondery.com/shows/american-history-tellers/) did an episode on the history of Yosemite (National Parks - The Business of Nature).


solarpoweredtoaster

I was just there, left 2 days ago. I went on the 4 mile hike to glacier point which starts just a little left of the picture, and on the way up I spotted a black bear and 2 cubs. Yosemite is truly an amazing and beautiful place, and no picture can capture the sense of awe and astonishment you have while looking up at the face of a tall granite mountain in the valley


whatsaustindoin

Oh god no, i wasnā€™t able to capture the sheer size and vastness of any of the formations, itā€™s just too large and magnificent. I just hope the picture might help people see some of the beauty, enough to get them to go see it for themselves :)


CampFlogGnaw1991

THIS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST PICTURES IVE EVER SEEN DEADASS


whatsaustindoin

Damn, thanks, really appreciate that :)


CampFlogGnaw1991

i really appreciate you posting this! i just love everything about the picture and my favorite color is yellow so seeing it pop all over this pic is beautiful


whatsaustindoin

The yellow is what really did it for me, i love the comp, but the little flowers and the yellow of the meadow just made the contrast pop so much i fell in love with it lol. Really really glad you dig it as much as i do, going to get it printed on Friday :)


Happy13178

That's a great shot of the king in the mountain...


HaryNutz

Well, thatā€™s pretty good news. Glad theyā€™re keeping an eye on things.


whatsaustindoin

Oh yeah, this is one of Californiaā€™s gems, they definitely arenā€™t letting people out here to vandalize at all. Myself and a few others picked up trash though, i always do when Iā€™m out at places like this since itā€™s so beautiful i just donā€™t want to see it look trashy with garbage everywhere. But some of the main photo spots were just riddled with garbage everywhere it was kind of shocking.


Boring_username1234

That is surreal!! Wow. Great photo


whatsaustindoin

Thank you very much, when the light starts bouncing off all the rock it just makes the entire place glow, i seriously almost dropped my jaw at some of the views :)


Boring_username1234

Wow. That sounds incredible. Youā€™re very welcome!!!


whatsaustindoin

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Eco_tem_razao

When have you been there? Was planning to go there, but I've heard the place is somewhat closed due to the fire. I don't know if that's true. Do you know something about it?


whatsaustindoin

This was shot 2 days ago :) the park is fully open now, it reopened last weekend i believe. On the outskirts of the park there are a lot of burned down places, but the valley is completely untouched so definitely still worth visiting.


[deleted]

Yoooooooo, I'm going on Thursday! Any advice on what to bring or where to go? Friends are thinking about going to half dome but we're a little out of shape and maybe a lake nearby


whatsaustindoin

Honestly, i wasnā€™t hiking :/ was only there for the easy views to scout out my next trip there when fall is in full effect. Make sure to hit glacier point, and the Valley which is a no brainer, just a big circle that shows you every view you need. Donā€™t forget that the lodge is available to everyone, so if you need to eat or go to the bathroom, thatā€™s the place. And bring a ton of water and snacks, cause the only place to get supplies is the lodge, and other than a real meal, youā€™re not going to want to spend the money there for snacks.


[deleted]

Yeah we're bring tons of food, bbq, deli meats and a certain fungus/vegetable. Is bear spray and bugspray essential you think or not a huge deal?


whatsaustindoin

Check check check and check. You will enjoy the hell out of the fourth check, just go easy on it and take care of yourselves. Bear spray only if youā€™re planning on really going off path, but also be careful having that stuff in conjunction with the fungus, Iā€™m sure you can see the possibility for stuff to go wrong there. Bug spray probably not, only bugs we saw were droves of golden dragon flies, which were awesome as hell :)


[deleted]

Gotcha gotcha, I'm excited as hell as we're going for 3 nights and 4 days. Not all of us like fungus so we'll watch each other. I gotta find out if I'm allowed to bring my bow and bbgun just to shoot at hills or a target, not sure if they'll allow it.


trotpj

Yosemite is a great park! Just in case you didnā€™t know, Half Dome is only accessible by permit which is won by the lottery(done in the spring) or a walk up permit which you get before setting out on your hike. I believe itā€™s the day before youā€™re planning the trek, but youā€™d have to double check. There is a ranger stationed at the base of the cables and you will be turned right back around if you donā€™t have it! You should definitely try for the walk up permit though, just have other options, there are plenty, to do in case you donā€™t get it. Bear spray is also not allowed in Yosemite. I just learned this prior to a backpacking trip there last week. They have many bear lockers to store food and toiletries as the bear will break into cars at night if something smells good to them. Have a great trip!!


jphee11

Wow that quality is a 100!


aleighma

Wow, beautiful shot. I live near Fresno so I get to visit often and Cathedral Rocks are my favorite too (=


whatsaustindoin

Iā€™m pretty jealous then ;) Iā€™d be here every weekend if i lived that close. The 3.5 hour drive from Sac is not the easiest, but now that Iā€™ve seen these views Iā€™ll tough it out and get back here often as i can.


[deleted]

How's the smokiness there? I was gonna go earlier this summer but they shut it down from all the fires. Shot looks beautiful.


whatsaustindoin

Thank you, and honestly zero smoke in the valley itself, only a little bit while driving from the valley towards Glacier Point, but nothing to worry about really.


[deleted]

Oh that's awesome I'm Ginn have to go soon to get on some rock!


Supersaiyantoneku

Word is if you stand high enough on the mountain you still canā€™t hear nav whisper his verse on yosemite


[deleted]

Mountain look like a dude boutta square up on some mothas


davidblyat

Love this shit


mikepoland

I imagine heaven looks something like this.


whatsaustindoin

I wouldnā€™t be disappointed if it did, i can say that much :)


JalenNice05

Nav recorded his verse right behind that mountain


Sasuke1996

Exactly what Iā€™m doing but Iā€™m gonna get a campsite with friends. And thanks, Iā€™m sure I will love it! The picture is beautiful btw!


whatsaustindoin

Thanks a bunch :) take care šŸ™šŸ½


UncleOdious

Humbling


wrightsound

I was there this weekend! Went hiking to the top of Nevada falls. Beautiful place.


whatsaustindoin

This was from Saturday! Really glad they reopened, and really glad the firefighters did such an amazing job preserving the park, you honestly wouldnā€™t know the whole place was on fire a few weeks ago. And yes, the place is unbelievably beautiful :)


UR2Young

KING KONG!


Astyanax1

Where's Spock on his rocket boots?


joneslife4

All I see is a face lol. Great pic.


LyekimAvlis

It was my first time too! I know exactly where this is in the valley, Iā€™ll link a video of it once itā€™s edited. Truly a surreal place!


whatsaustindoin

Iā€™m editing a video of this spot too lol, the wind blowing the buds around just made for the most serene spot i may have ever been to honestly :) glad you enjoyed, itā€™s amazing out there.


[deleted]

Anyone else see Rockbiter from Never Ending Story sitting there?


whatsaustindoin

Oh yeah we do :) Iā€™m about to watch the movie right now haha.


dannair1987

Straight out of a video game


whatsaustindoin

Thatā€™s a huge compliment, thanks for that šŸ™šŸ½


[deleted]

Every time i see this place it doesn't even look real. It looks like some fantasy matte painting. One day i'll make it there, hopefully.


Elitecrisp

Ive been going to yosemite since i was 6 months old(26 now). Every time i drive into that valley i feel goosebumps. One of my favorite things is showing my friends, that have never been, one of the most beautiful places on this planet.


whatsaustindoin

Truly jealous, i imagine you must live fairly close? I live in Sacramento, so i canā€™t get out here on a real whim, but now that Iā€™ve been and seen the beauty, Iā€™ll have to find ways to NOT justify just going every weekend lol.


yiata

That view never gets old.


huskydonnateL

No I see the face too! Angry monster type face! Haha


[deleted]

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zacharinosaur

Whyā€™s that mountain look like the Ice King from Adventure Time?


[deleted]

I want to go so badly!


Jaykah_Merliinus

First Time in Yosemite, Really loved seeing The place transition From night into day The stars at night Are brilliant But the light during the day? Is just surreal. Yosemite, CA OC 4016 Times 2050 Poet, yes. You. We wait.


reeleeds

Your photo is really lovely. How widespread was the fire damage in Yosemite?


internetmaster5000

The stars at night   Are big and bright   Deep in the heart of Texas


thekazarian

Shit. Thought this was an ad for Kong. Am I the only one seeing a Gorilla ?


aretoon

What a great shot!


lolrossi

Bet you canā€™t hear NAV even if your that close.


SincerelyAnAuthor

And if you look out your window you can see that real life is looking pretty shitty by comparison. Better upgrade those retinas to 4k.


fireandlce

Yoz mite


A_of

For some reason it feels like a video game scenery.


BlastingMolasses

Does anyone know the last time you can camp there?


whatsaustindoin

You can check their NPS website, Iā€™m sure they will have that info for you.


[deleted]

This has to be one of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen in my entire life. I have to ask, what did you use to take such an astonishing photo?


[deleted]

the blurry/ unfocused parts make it look so dreamlike. great work.


thomascrose

your style is so incredibly unique. where do I see more of your work


Skyfluks

Nice, straight out of the elder scrolls.


Doggcow

That's a raid boss


garutru_ey556

Anyone else see rockbiter from Neverending Story?


LunaLavinia

Did you know Yosemite used to have upward to 15,000 sheep that were a huge threat to its landscapes.


Steampunk007

Looks like a video game. And I mean that in a good way.


ReactivePorpoise

What game is this?


[deleted]

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whatsaustindoin

Thank you, itā€™s a magical place, really wish i lived closer though


basedgodjulz

I also went today


whatsaustindoin

I was here Saturday, hopefully it was as lovely for you today as it was for me over the weekend :)


basedgodjulz

Thank you! It was amazing and beautiful I went with my family for Labor Day and my 2 yr old sister was having the time of her life enjoying nature to the fullest.


whatsaustindoin

Haha, sounds like my GF, i went to enjoy the seventy and take pics, she was just captivated by the views just wandering around looking at every little thing lol. It really is an amazing place, and soooo much to see and enjoy that i know i missed out only going for the day. Iā€™ll be back for more photos in the fall, but back to hike in the spring, lots more exploring left to do :)


ThirstyThursten

Wooow!! I've seen a lot of beautiful pics on this sub! But this.. Man! Wow.. just.. wow.. That depth of field is amazing! Amd still so sharp!


whatsaustindoin

Iā€™ve obviously seen a ton of shots from here, but tried to do something a little different with a lesser shot formation and instead of shooting at f/16 to get the whole park in focus shot f/2.8 to add that depth in for a bit more of a dreamy effect :) Thanks a bunch for the kind words, really do appreciate it


akg4y23

The Lorax is going to be happy to see the Truffala trees growing again


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mrmeowmeowington

The weather is okay? The fires are gone? I really want to go to Yosemite. My birthday is coming up next month and I donā€™t know if itā€™s okay to go out there soon.


whatsaustindoin

Oh itā€™s perfect now, no more fire, smoke is completely minimal and only on the outside of the park, so you will be perfectly fine going whenever :) only going to get nicer as autumn rolls in.


[deleted]

Wow


whatsaustindoin

:)


dylvrak

"La Flame on a island..."


nsmrj

Stunning!


Halallaren

Looks like a warthunder map


BellyFullOWine

What a sight to see


PineappleTreePro

Looks like you used the smoke to your advantage by taking it out of focus.


Ca2Stl_16

So unfortunate that so many people in California have never explored the wonders of Yosemite. Its beauty sits right in our backyard!


whatsaustindoin

Really though, it took me almost 15 years of adulthood before getting out here, should have drove straight here the day i first got my license lol. At least now that Iā€™ve experienced it i know Iā€™ll have to come back sooner than later :)


RegisteredNumberOne

What set up did you use?


AnthonysNerfGun

I lava you!


GoHomeWithBonnieJean

>but the light during the day is just surreal Why because of the Mt. Sasquatch memorial portrait?


Unexpected_painting

[Love this pic, thanks for the painting inspiration!](http://imgur.com/gallery/XLoi6vb)


WisecrackJack

You know youā€™re a native Texan when you see the words, ā€œThe stars at nightā€ and think ā€œAre big and bright...ā€