Yosemite National Park

What can you say about Yosemite? It is simply one gorgeous view after another. We arrived at the park around noon, coming in the southern entrance. We left at 5 pm, many winding miles and beautiful pictures later. It is hard to choose which to post here.

This is the classic Yosemite Valley picture, with Bridal Veil Falls to the right:

Yosemite Falls has three separate drops, and there are hiking paths that lead to the very top. A bridge crosses close to the base of the falls, and walking across the bridge is so bracing it takes your breath away even in 70 degree weather.

Half Dome is one of the famous granite cliffs that border the valley. Here is a shot of it through the trees and over the Merced river, in an area where we stopped for our picnic:

Close to the southern entrance is the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias. I took many amazing pictures of the giant trees, but one of my favorites is this fallen tree with Steve in the foreground - it gives perspective to the scene.

I also got many shots for my Photoshop collection - textures, plants, water, rocks. The light was so beautiful, everything looked good! Here is an example of flowing water with a pinecone floating by....

We are staying tonight in a small town called Mariposa, 30 miles outside the western gate. Tomorrow we head to Carmel...