YOSEMITE

Washed Over

Warm light washes over the granite walls into Yosemite Valley in the morning.

Threading Through the Veil

Amidst the Majestic Yosemite Valley, Bridal Veil Falls gracefully drapes down towering cliffs.

Smokey Sunset

Surreal sunset caused by the Yosemite Pika Fire.

Where Light and Water Fall

Bridalveil Fall and sunlight pour over the cliff edge down into Yosemite Valley.

Firefall

Yosemite Firefall.

Stepping Down

Fern Spring cascading down the steps in Yosemite National Park.

Ribbon Through the Mist

Bridalveil Fall through the morning mist at Yosemite National Park.

Morning Ray in the Valley

Morning ray hitting the Yosemite Valley.

Half Dome and Beyond

Morning view of Half Dome and the Eastern Sierra Peaks beyond.

Alpine Cleansing

Sometimes, a spiritual cleansing is needed in the azure mountain water.

Calm At Last

After a windy afternoon, calm arrives at Nelson Lake in the evening.

Stare Down

A coyote in Yosemite Valley looking for food in the winter having a stare down with me.

Destructions and Renewal

Yosemite Blue Jay fire at night. Unlike other some other fires currently raging in California, this is one of the natural fires allowed to burn in Yosemite National Park. Natural burns allow the forest floor to renew itself, getting rid of decaying trees and providing nutrients and opportunities for new growth.

Across the Universe

Yosemite Valley under the wondrous universe.

Flooded Meadow

After the record snowfall of 2017 in Sierra Nevada, most of Yosemite valley was transformed into a giant lake in the spring, including this meadow.

Ansel's Mirror

Yosemite Mirror Lake in the winter.

Crystal Forest

A clear day after a winter storm in Yosemite Valley is usually magical.

Waiting for Spring (wide)

Yosemite Valley waiting for the spring thaw to come alive. USA.

Coyote Beautiful

Sun was about to set when I spotted this Coyote out searching for food in the Sierra Nevada mountains. He was staring at me motionless for a long time, probably considering me as an entrée. Fortunately I didn't end up on the menu and his stillness made taking photo in low light easier for me.

First Snow El Capitan

First snow of the winter, El Capitan, Yosemite.

Morning Delight

Waking up to a delightful sight of Half Dome from the top of El Capitan.

Melancholy

Yosemite valley on a moody winter afternoon.

Shrouded

After taking in the grandious Yosemite Valley view, I find this zoomed in view of the valley floor just as pleasing.