How to Take an Amazing Mountain Shot - On the Trail of Ansel Adams

In this episode, I will show you how come back to a location in order to get a good shot of the Cathedral rock in Yosemite.

Weather is super important for lighting and you will see why in this video.

You will need the Ansel Adams Presets - don't forget to sign up for a free account to get them.

[JacobCobiRamsey]

Thank you Serge! I am learning a lot. Much of what you teach makes sense, even though I am a beginner and don't know all of the terminology yet. Thanks for being some generous with your time and knowledge.

[fantomfoto]

So Serge, about that sensor Kidding! Happens to all of us and we've all spent hours clicking dust out of our pictures in LR. The important thing is the end result is spectacular and your photos never disappoint.

[richarddepinay]

He Serge, comme d'hab, tes photos sont superbes, et j'adore toujours tes jeux de lumières, spécialement en noir et blanc.
Mais tu me coute une fortune mon vieux! :-) j'ai achete tes bouquins, j'ai achète tes classes, aujourd'hui, j'ai achète une L plate pour mon tripod, après avoir vu ta video de la riviere Merced qui m'y a fait pense... j'ai vécu 13 ans a LA, alors tous ca me rappelle des bons souvenirs. Continue ce boulot, tu es une source d'inspiration. Souvent sur un site photographique je pense: "Qu'est ce que ferait Serge maintenant?"

He Serge, as usual your pictures are superbes and I love your play of lights, especially in Black and white.
But you are costing me a fortune! :-) I have bought your books, I have bought your courses, and today I even bought a L plate for my tripod, after seeing the video on the Merced river which made me think about it. I have lived for 13 years in LA, so all of this brings back a lot of good memories. Keep up the good work, you are an inspiration source. Often, on a photographic site, I think of you: " What would Serge do now?"

[uvejsdodachanel]

Super cool tutorial Serge thank you, but could you wait for sunset or sunrise at this place and take any awesome picture.

[eahughey]

Haha... Serge I appreciate your candid response about the speck dust in the video. Stuff happens, it's life but not the end of life. Enjoyed the tutorial... :)

[Dmsstudios]

i like that i see sensor spots, for people always thinking photographers always have it all nice and easy this shows that real life applications are not so smooth. Good stuff bro

[photo-markus]

Excellent how you showed the finding of the right composition, this is what I like most in your newer videos. By the way, the lake composition was also good, the exposure was not the best(difficult because the sun was there), you have to go back once again to shoot for the lake as foreground element...happy that you had the spot, hihi, I belived it's only me who have such spots:))

[safeharbor]

Nice work Serge, enjoyed this video very much. Thumbs up...

[jackchow]

Thanks for your great instruction! It really helps me as a new photographer!

[LuciaHewitt]

Loving your Ansel Adams Tuts, and you're funny! Thank you.

[coreydevillier]

"The Capital Rock" Oh Serge, you slay me! :)

[khajashameem]

Serge, I like the music that you used for most of ansel adams tutorials can you please let me know from where can I download the music. thank you.

[jasseful]

Hey Serge! Love your videos. Looks like I might be moving to Lyon France next year, have you ever been there?

[bobmcreynolds]

Serge, thanks for the Ansel Adams videos...really helpful. You have the heart of a teacher. One question, I am a long term Adobe CC subscriber. Is there any way I can take advantage of the tremendous offer on your website for the $7.99 monthly subscription, or is this just for new customers? Keep on, keeping on. I am a big fan of you work.

[RusticRaver]

Nice technique, great tutorial, thx for that. May I ad that never you see the sky that dark in reality, maybe when you wear sunglasses. If you then blend 50/50 with original that would help. In any case I see that in every magazine these days, maybe its the new standard but not reality I'm afraid.

[blackjohnny]

Hi, Serge! I have little problem. I try to buy Lightroom and Photoshop with your site super price, but i got message that in my country it isnt possible (i live in Poland). It should be like that?

[danielpasarela]

Hey Serge! Love your videos. would you please tell me how to get the AA presets. your web site has been change and there is no more access to presets. and  I hope very soon you come with extra discount on your Full Photo Serge Complete Pack, I love to bye this Pack. Thank you Sir.

[kufi_]

THX, did you use the Sony FE 16-35 f4?

[radekdolinsky]

Next video from you that I really enjoyed. Videos like this helps me a lot because I'm starting with photography and I suck every information and every bit of inspiration like a sponge :D anyway - I checked the creative cloud photography offer and what really struck me is that it is like 30% more expensive in Europe than in US (8$ vs 10€). Not a big deal for most people, but for a working student from a middle of nowhere with not even quarter salary than average american it might be a deal-breaker. Does anyone know why is that? This really pissed me off. Not your fault should be noted. I'm still thankful for any deal like this. Saving money for decent equipment can be kind of struggle sometimes and every bit counts :)

[petemayes]

Serge, I enjoy your interesting tutorials - I have learnt a lot. But enough of this Ansel Adams stuff now. I get it - move on! Have a nice day!