Images of Yosemite National Park



Yosemite is perhaps the most photographed place on earth. Certainly, it is the largest of my galleries, with 28 photographs. Makes sense, as Yosemite is just a 3.5 hour drive away.

Bridalveil Falls

Bridalveil Falls is usually the first waterfall seen on entering the valley.
El Capitan in Winter

El Capitan in winter is a cold place.
Half Dome from Washburn Point

Half Dome is the emblem of the park.
El Capitan in Summer

With the setting sun lighting the granite, El Capitan looks inviting.
Ililloutte Falls

Ilillouette Falls is the hidden waterfall to the valley, accessible only by hiking the Panorama Trail.
Nevada Falls

Nevada Falls is the top of the Giant's Steps. This view is from the Muir Trail.
May Lake

May Lake, with Mount Hoffman standing over, is part of the High Sierras loop.
May Lake

Another view of May Lake.
Lower Cathedral Lake

Cathedral Lakes are a four mile hike from Tuolumne Meadows.
Lower Cathedral Lake

The weeds that grow in the lake give it a different look.
Bridalveil Creek

Bridalveil Creek in winter.
Yosemite Trees

The trees of Yosemite in winter.
Sunlight through the trees

As the sun shines in winter, the trees start to thaw, and mist fills the air.
Snow melting on the needles

The needles that held frost at dawn yield to drops of water.
Cascade Creek

The water turns into a torrent as it seeks the ocean.
Vernal Falls

Vernal Falls is recognized throughout the world.
Yosemite Valley

Yosemite Valley is one of the most visited spots anywhere.
Yosemite Valley

Another view of the valley.
Stellar's Jay

The people chase out the wildlife, leaving pests like this Stellar's Jay.
Hidden View of Yosemite Valley

On the way out of Yosemite is a viewpoint that many people miss.
Ice in Yosemite

Ice in Yosemite has its own artistry.
The Nose of El Capitan

The nose of El Capitan in winter.
South Fork, Toulumne River Falls

The South Fork has these falls near Tioga Road.
Siesta Lake

Siesta Lake is a small lake off Tioga Road.
Running Water

Water flowing through the forest.
Tenaya Lake

Tenaya Lake is seen from Olmstead Point.
Looking down from Vernal Falls

Looking down from Vernal Falls, one can see the Mist Trail, and a rainbow carved in the mist.
Nevada Falls

Nevada Falls from the Mist Trail.


April, 2001

Yosemite in Snow

The snow in the high country was beautiful/
The mists

Mists hide the valley in Yosemite.
The Valley in Snow

The sides of the valley were snowed.


August, 2001

Bridalveil Falls

Falling up?


September, 2002

Smoke in a Valley

A fire was started by lightening in July, and had burned almost two square miles by September. As it was a natural fire, there were no efforts to extinguish it.
Flames on a Stump

This burning stump was by the road.
Flames in the Distance

The flames inside the tree were about 50 yards away.


April, 2003

Bridalveil Falls

A better look at Bridalveil.
Death of a Giant

The broken tree that had its first origins before the Crusades.
Death of a Giant

Looking down the fallen trees, and up at the space that has been cleared in the canopy.
Hidden View in 2003

Notice how much less water there was in 2003.


May, 2004

Sunrise and Half Dome

The rays of the sun and Half Dome, at sunrise.
Acorn Woodpecker

An Acorn Woodpecker in the Valley.
The High Country

Snow covered the high country.




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