I’ve heard a lot of wonderful comments about the iPhone app version of the Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite since it was released almost two weeks ago. There are ten ratings and eight reviews in the app store, all five stars. And many of you have taken the time to write me personally to say how much you like the app. Thank you all so much! I really appreciate all the kind words, and I hope the app helps all of you get some great photos of Yosemite.
We just released a minor update to the app, version 1.1. This fixes a minor inconsistency in the menus, and adds a link to the YouTube video about the app in the Extras section. This update should appear automatically in the App Store on your phone or iPod Touch, and of course the update is free.
I’ve had lots of questions about iPad and Android versions. First, the current iPhone version will work on the iPad, but it’s designed for the iPhone’s smaller screen. We are working on a version that’s optimized for the iPad, with a new design that takes advantage of the larger screen, and some additional features. We’d love to make this a free upgrade, so that iPad users could download the iPhone version now, and upgrade to the iPad-only version when it comes out. Unfortunately, due to the large size of the iPad app (lots of photos!), we have to make it a separate application in iTunes, and it won’t be eligible for an upgrade from the iPhone version. Of course I hate to suggest waiting to buy the app! But the iPad version will be available soon, maybe even within the next month, so if you own an iPad and can wait a bit I’d suggest doing so.
As for an Android version, we are working on that too, but that will take a bit longer, as it’s a completely different operating system that requires different coding. We hope to have that available early next year.
Thanks again for all your support!
—Michael Frye
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Michael Frye is a professional photographer specializing in landscapes and nature. He is the author and photographer of The Photographer’s Guide to Yosemite, Yosemite Meditations, and Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters, plus the eBook Light & Land: Landscapes in the Digital Darkroom. He has written numerous magazine articles on the art and technique of photography, and his images have been published in over thirty countries around the world. Michael has lived either in or near Yosemite National Park since 1983, currently residing just outside the park in Mariposa, California.
Michael, how is the fall color in the eastern sierra this year? I am in the Tetons now and trying to decide whether to go home (AZ) directly or down hwy 395 through Biship and Lee Vining. Do you know what the leaves will be like in the next week? Appreciate your help. BTW, I love your Yosemite book.
I downloaded your app prior to going to Yosemite last week the day it was released. I found it very useful. It helped me make the best of a short day and a half stay in the park. I recommend it to anyone who plans on photographing Yosemite.
Thank you for a great concept!
JP
Margaret, it’s a bit early for fall color on the eastern side of the Sierra from what I can gather. In many years your timing would be pretty good for the Bishop Creek area outside of Bishop, but this year the aspens seem to be turning a bit late. However things may have changed recently, so I don’t really know. Definitely too early in any year for the Lee Vining area. Rock Creek Canyon and Convict Lake often have early color.
Juan, thanks, I’m glad you found the app helpful during your recent visit to Yosemite!
Just bought it a few night ago and have had a good look through it. While I wish I could photograph Yosemite more frequently than I am able to do I do know that my next visit to Yosemite National park I will be a lot better prepared and informed than previously. Seriously one of the best Apps I have bought …
I’m an Android user, so I’m patiently waiting for the Android version of your Guide to Yosemite app. I was in Yosemite a few weeks ago, and I wonder how much I could have benefited from your tips if I had access to your app then.
I purchased the app to use for our trip to Yosemite. What an excellent tool the app was! It helped up plan our daily shooting schedule. We were in the park and the surrounding Lee Vining area for 8 wonderful days. Managed to leave last week as the first storm of the season arrived.
Prior to discovering the app, I had done months of research on the park. Lucky for me you launched the app and there was no need for me to lug around all of that research material! The freed up space allowed me to carry an extra lens 🙂
Thanks!!
Thanks Becky – glad you found the app helpful!
Oh, BBM looks Awesome! I can’t wait for this thing to come out on Android! Super Marvelous!