Mo' Yo Pics

Here's a long-lost gem I delved up from deep in my dusty slides boxes. That day at Glacier Point, I climbed over the wall (to keep the tourists in) and found some spots for some different photos, like this one.

Even the generic in Yosemite Valley is sublime. Except for those 4 cars I digitally erased from this picture below. The lighting and shadows in this picture remind me of Ansel Adams' work.

Illilouette Falls seems to be a shy waterfall, turned away from the John Muir Trail and tucked away. This gem is readily accessible from Glacier Point but it is an uphill hike back to your car. Some people hike past the falls, over Panorama Cliff to Nevada Falls and then back down the Mist Trail to Yosemite Valley. It's a moderate hike, mostly downhill. Three waterfalls and Half Dome, all for the same price!

Back in the early 90's, I went on a small plane flight from Placerville to northern Yosemite, including Hetchy Hetchy. This view of the rugged and remote part of northern Yosemite needed some manipulation in scanning to sharpen and adjust the colors, as this pic was taken through the planes window. Rarely do people visit this part of the park.

I could not pass up this crowded turnout at the east entrance of Wawona tunnel. The light was so good and the air so clear that I was compelled to capture this vista despite the crowd of tourists. You can also compare this picture to others on this blog which were taken in the winter time.

Enjoy!