Well here are a couple of pics I took when I headed to Yosemite over the New Years. Some came out and some didn't being it was my first time with new camera so still learning in's and out's. Palm trees were taken in Bakersfield (had to visit folks no the way). Trunks were a little blown out but not much success doing anything about it in photoshop even with the RAW.
Hi Pic 2 and 3, especially 3 came out very good. Very nice colors in it. I just noticed you are in Irvine too. I live and work in Irvine
Yeah.. is a really great place. Rained basically all the time when we were there but made for some great effects.