My resolution for the New Year was to use my Nikon more often. I’m happy to report that I achieved this goal. On a recent trip to San Francisco and Yosemite, I alternated my photography between the trusty ol’ NIkon D3100 (fitted with a Nikkor 55-200mm Zoom lens) and my well-worn iPhone 13 Mini that is probably due for an upgrade other than — oh, you know — my concern for this little thing called the environment. At any rate, I’m posting some fave photos from the recent trip. Can you tell which of these was captured via Nikon versus iPhone?
Mason St, San Francisco (Nikon)Vista Point in Chinatown (Nikon)Chinatown, San Francisco (Nikon)No, we did not stay at The Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite Valley–but it looked nice! (Nikon)Bear Warning in Yosemite Valley. Sign reads: “Warning – This could happen to your vehicle!” (Nikon — this one turned out a little blurry but I kept it anyway)Half Dome in Early Morning Haze as Seen from Yosemite Valley (Nikon)Taft Point, Looking One Direction (Nikon)Taft Point, Looking Opposite Direction (Nikon)Half Dome and Surrounding Mountains Bathed in Sunlight (Nikon)Half Dome and Surrounding Ranges, as seen from Sentinel Dome (Nikon)Half Dome in Pre-dawn Light, as Seen from Yosemite Valley (iPhone)Informational Placard in Yosemite Valley (iPhone)Dramatic Tree Silhouette at Taft Point (Nikon)My Spouse, Jeff, Overlooking the Yosemite Valley from Sentinel Dome (iPhone)Yours truly in the Stanislaus National Forest. Living in the United States under a wannabe-fascist regime, I would do well to glean wisdom from the ancient tress. They have seen it all and held their ground (iPhone)Back in San Francisco on our last night in California. This was Burlingame, to be precise (iPhone)Also Nob Hill. Have you ever stopped to think about how strange it is to be a human? We’re basically these living bobblehead bipods. It’s kind of amazing how we can stand upright as well as we do, no? Am I overthinking this? (Nikon)Chinatown, San Francisco (Nikon)Chinatown, San Francisco (iPhone)View of Chinatown (Nikon)Jeff Hiking in Yosemite (Nikon)More Dramatic Scenery at Taft Point (Stunning, BTW — Nikon)Signage at Carlon Falls Trail in the Yosemite Wilderness (Outside of National Park Boundaries — iPhone) Bus in Chinatown, San Francisco (iPhone) Bus in Chinatown, San Francisco (Nikon) San Francisco Skyline (Nikon)Heart Rock Along a Trail in Yosemite Valley (iPhone)Ancient Tree Root in Yosemite, Probably Weathered Over Centuries (Nikon)Weathered Tree Root, Detail (Nikon)Important Info to Remember in Yosemite Valley (Nikon)
View From Nob Hill, San Francisco (Nikon)
View of Alcatraz on a Hazy San Francisco Morning (Nikon)
Wow! Looks like a fabulous trip, Gina! And you’ve really captured the spirit of San Fran especially in your city (street) photos. No, I cannot tell the difference btw. Nikon vs iPhone – but to be honest, I’m viewing this on an older model iPhone now, too! 😆 Lovely pics, all.
Virtually Gina 
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Wow! Looks like a fabulous trip, Gina! And you’ve really captured the spirit of San Fran especially in your city (street) photos. No, I cannot tell the difference btw. Nikon vs iPhone – but to be honest, I’m viewing this on an older model iPhone now, too! 😆 Lovely pics, all.
It was a great trip — the perfect balance of city and nature. Thank you! 🙂
What a great goal to set for the year — these are beautiful 🙃😊 I love the Mason street and Half Dome 🩷
Thank you for popping in to share the feedback, Renee!