In early April Yosemite Valley is still receiving good late afternoon light from due west up the canyon. And water flows over falls tend to be increasing. Good subjects for 4x5 IF a Sierra storm with an extra low snow level has just dropped some fresh white. Otherwise you'll find areas outside the park lower down on the Merced River more interesting with nice fresh greenery as that is when wildflowers peak.
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Likewise one might find some nice snow with giant sequoia shots in Giant Forest at Sequoia NP, IF a storm with a low snow level has just passed. Otherwise it also does not have a lot to offer unless one likes snow, ice, rock, and dull earth tones.
In any case early April can be an astounding time of year to be about with a camera in some Southern California natural areas because that is when wildflowers bloom. Whether that happens depends on how generous the winter has been with rains and weather. Besides the mentioned Joshua Tree NP, there is the Antelople Valley State Poppy Reserve, Carrizo Plain NM, and lots of other small secrets. Before your trip get acquainted with:
http://www.calphoto.com and http://www.desertusa.com/wildflo/wildupdates.html
...David
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