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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 74 (Artwork near Yosemite Falls)

Jeff

Artwork near Yosemite FallsWalking past one of the viewing points for Yosemite Falls, this metal artwork was embedded in one of the granite columns

Even among all of the natural beauty of Yosemite, we find attempts to add the human signature to the park with various embellishments. If anything, it helps to remind us that as much as we try, we are all amateur artists when compared to nature!

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 73 (Ribbon Fall)

Jeff

Ribbon Fall Yosemite NPRibbon Fall is seasonal and flows only during the melts of winter and early spring.

Ribbon Fall is more wispy than many of the other waterfalls and it may be overshadowed by its proximity to El Capitan; situated just to the west.

Looking at the way the water starts narrow and widens as it reaches the base, it is easy to understand how it received the moniker, horsetail. I was drawn in by the light playing off the leaves of the trees as the mountain was being bathed in shadow.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 72 (American Robin)

Jeff

American Robin on a dead logAmerican Robin sitting on a log


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American Robin on a branchAn immature Robin watching us watching it


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One of my interests is moderate bird watching. I am really not one to walk miles to try to find a bird that was spotted a day or so ago. I will arise early to go on a bird walk as long as I am with someone with experience as my bird ID skills are not well developed.

I do enjoy taking photographs of birds and many times, with photo “in hand,” I am able to identify the bird after the fact. When we head onto hiking trails, the anticipation of sighting a bird I had not seen before is always with me. Generally, we are not up and about on the trails at the best times for birds, but we take what we can get.

The only bird I was able to capture in a good photograph during our exploration of Yosemite was the American Robin which we don’t see in Phoenix, AZ. The bird in the tree is an immature Robin.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 68 (Cascade Creek)

Jeff

Cascade Creek 

Cascade Creek off of Rte. 120

Photographers visiting national parks often have one big problem; how to stop taking pictures. It seemed to me that around every bend of the road at Yosemite, there was a picture postcard scene waiting to be captured. Stopping at each impulse would yield a MPG in the minus range … of that I am sure.

There were so many stunning views just a step to the side of nearly every roadway. At many places there were pull outs or parking areas, but for others, there was just a narrow shoulder.

Fortunately, digital cameras make the abundant capture of photographs relatively inexpensive. My advice is always to bring many camera batteries and a good number of memory cards.

The picture above was taken on the side of the route 120. There were a couple of pull outs (one on either side of the road), but I needed to walk to get the picture I wanted. This is not one of the “touted” views, but picturesque just the same. An earlier arrival would have yielded a better color of light, but I think you can sense the beauty that is almost everywhere in our parks.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 67 (Floating on the Merced)

Jeff

Rafting on the Merced River-Yosemite

Scores of rafters enjoyed the well-flowing pace of the Merced River

Yosemite is truly an outdoor playground and there was ample opportunity for those who enjoy rafting or kayaking. The Merced River was near peak performance as this picture taken near the Swinging Bridge picnic area attests.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 66 (Three Brothers)

Jeff

Bridal Veil Falls, the Three Brothers 

Bridal Veil Falls and the Three Brothers photographed from Tunnel View

Bridal Veil Falls was putting on quite a show as the Three Brothers (rock formation) looked on. A typical shot from this vantage point will often include El Capitan which is off to the left.

I wanted the other “players” to have their own moment.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 63 (Glacier Point-Half Dome)

Jeff

Half Dome from Glacier PointHalf Dome from Glacier Point

I would advise anyone who visits Yosemite National Park to go to Glacier Point. There are numerous viewpoints which, on most days, will be stunning. For those who are more energetic and capable than I am, a hike up to Glacier Point and then back down would be tremendous. It is possible to take one trail up and another one down.

We decided that hiking up and down was more than we cared to do on the day we set up to go to Glacier Point. Fortunately, there is a shuttle bus that leaves from the Valley Lodge area and they offer a one-way fare. We took the bus up and hiked down. I heartily recommend this for those who are so inspired.

Another benefit of taking the shuttle is the “inside information” the bus drivers are able to share about the park’s history and highlights.

IMPORTANT – Purchase your tickets in advance or the shuttle may be sold out. If you know which day you want to visit, purchase tickets a couple of days in advance. The early shuttle tends to sell out quickly.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 61 (Hetch Hetchy Falls)

Jeff

Wapama and Tueeulala FallsWapama and Tueeulala Falls at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

Our day hiking at Yosemite’s Hetch Hetchy reservoir was overcast and threatening at times. Wapama Falls (bottom center) was putting on quite a display as seen from the bridge leading to the tunnel and the trail. Less robust, but interesting Tueeulala Falls can be seen diagonally to the left of Wapama Falls.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 60 (North Dome)

Jeff

North Dome from Mirror Lake TrailA view of North Dome from the Mirror Lake Trail

Yosemite has many domes and some of them get much attention. People who have never visited Yosemite seem to know Half Dome and many who have visited are familiar with Sentinel Dome and/or Lembert’s Dome, but it seems that there is a Rodney Dangerfield of domes; North Dome.

North Dome rises above the tree tops and is visible from many angles along the Mirror Lake Trail. Unfortunately, across the way (diagonally southeast and more than 1,000 feet taller), is Half Dome. North Dome can’t seem to get much respect!

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 58 (The Spires & El Capitan with Sun Setting)

Jeff

El Capitan, the Valley Spires and Peaks 

A view of El Capitan, the Spires and Peaks as the Valley Opens Before Us

The light was not the best for taking a photograph as we were hiking along the Four Mile Trail in a westerly direction with the sun beginning to set. I felt compelled to try to capture the stunning view of Yosemite Valley with El Capitan on the right and the Spires and Peaks on the left. The Valley was open before us and we could see the Merced River and the meadows. It was beautiful and inspiring. We stopped often to inhale the scene before us.

 
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