Just few steps away from the tourist-laden Glacier Point, a more natural setting for the incredible Half Dome and Yosemite High Country can be found.

The dual-screen version is strongly recommended as the original photograph is very wide.

Canon EOS 5D classic, Carl Zeiss Planar T* 50mm f/1.7 (C/Y).

This photograph was taken somewhere between Monterey and Santa Cruz, California during my road trip this summer.

The blue sky and fog accompanied us from the central coast up to northern California. On this day the fog only reached to the sand dunes which you can see in the background.

This is my first vacation with a SLR - suggestions and criticism to improve my pictures are absolutely welcome!

Adobe Lightroom, Marumi DHG Super Circular PL.D

Nikon D5200, Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR.

Photo Settings: 28mm, f/8, 1/80 second, ISO 100.

Map: 36.7269, -121.7906

While traveling to Bar Harbor, Maine, my brother and I visited Acadia National Park. This photo is taken at the highest point of the park, with the view on the bay. What makes this unique though, is that I'm back to the sun, which was in haze and created this arch in the sky because of light difusion through the clouds.

Canon 5D Mark II, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM. Developed in Adobe Lightroom 3 and Adobe Photoshop CS4.

44°21'7.54" N, 68°13'25.47" W

A fire in Waimea Canyon provided a very vivid sunset. The rays are what first captured my attention, which later turned towards the pastel shades reflected on the water.

Nikon D700, Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR.

Photo Settings: 16mm, f/22, 1/13 second, ISO 200.

Skyline of San Diego, California.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon EF 24-70mm f2.8L II USM.

Photo Settings: 40mm, f/9, 30 seconds, ISO 100.

Taken during a bird-show in Buchs, Switzerland.

Adobe Photoshop CC.

Nikon D600, Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM.

Photo Settings: 200mm, f/7, 1/3200 second, ISO 250.

I like this HDR image. Especially because of all the wonderful colors. The pictures itself is not 100% sharp, normally a 'no-go'... but it creates a positive effect on this picture. It's like the city is acting in slow motion.

Nikon D7000, fisheye lens.

This was taken at Bean Hollow State Beach.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM. Shot at 24mm, ISO 100, 1.6 seconds, f/20 using a 6-stop ND filter.

Angel's landing is one of Zion National Park's most famous hikes. This photo was taken off-trail and you can see in the bottom right corner, the path leading to the Virgin River valley below. Down center is the road where the bus shuttle drives. It is only authorized vehicle in the park past its lodge. It is an amazing park to visit, only a two-hour drive from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Adobe Lightroom 5 and Nik HDR Efex 2.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM.

Map: 37.2696, -112.9506

This is a sunrise around Palm Beach, Florida. I liked how the glow from the homes on the right balanced with the sunrise on the left.

Nikon D90, Sigma 10-20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM.