Doug P
Well-Known Member
I was a lucky man back in the '70's. I was able to take a workshop in Yosemite with the late, great Ansel. It is a time I will never forget. A friend of mine and I were both "accepted" into the workshop. At the time we both worked at a camera store in Modesto, CA. He was a salesman, I was a camera repairman. I remember how excited we were to be accepted, and that both of us were headed up there.
Because of that I always see in B&W when I visit the park. I know it is a cliche' look, but it brings me to my roots. Anyway, here is Spring clouds and Tissiack, my favorite rock in the world that I have seen. And the story behind the name:
An Ahwahneechee Tale of Half Dome
Long ago, two travelers, Tissiak and her
husband, Tokoyee, fought with each other.
He became so angry that he began to beat
her; enraged, she hurled her basket of acorns
at him. As they stood facing each other, they
were turned to stone for their wickedness.
The acorn basket (Basket Dome) lies
upturned beside Tokoyee (North Dome)
and the rock face of Tissiak (Half Dome)
is stained with her tears.
Because of that I always see in B&W when I visit the park. I know it is a cliche' look, but it brings me to my roots. Anyway, here is Spring clouds and Tissiack, my favorite rock in the world that I have seen. And the story behind the name:
An Ahwahneechee Tale of Half Dome
Long ago, two travelers, Tissiak and her
husband, Tokoyee, fought with each other.
He became so angry that he began to beat
her; enraged, she hurled her basket of acorns
at him. As they stood facing each other, they
were turned to stone for their wickedness.
The acorn basket (Basket Dome) lies
upturned beside Tokoyee (North Dome)
and the rock face of Tissiak (Half Dome)
is stained with her tears.
