The Fascinating Photos Of Yosemite
Yosemite National Park is a United States National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Sierra Nevada mountains in east-central California. Yosemite is internationally recognized for its spectacular granite cliffs, Waterfalls, clear streams, giant sequoia groves, and biological diversity. The 750,000-acre, 1,200 square-mile park contains thousands of lakes and ponds, 1600 miles of streams, 800 miles of Hiking trails, and 350 miles of roads.
Yosemite is best known for the massive granite cliffs and domes found within the park. The landscape began forming about ten million years ago when the Sierra Nevada was uplifted and then tilted to form its relatively gentle western slopes and the more dramatic eastern slopes. The uplift increased the steepness of stream and river beds, resulting in formation of deep, narrow canyons. The park is also home to the Yosemite Falls, at 739m (2425ft), the highest Waterfalls in North America.
Yosemite has more than 300 species of vertebrate animals, and 85 of these are native mammals. Black bears are abundant in the park, and are often involved in conflicts with humans that result in property damage and, occasionally, injuries to humans. Visitor education and bear management efforts have reduced the bear-human incidents and property damage by 90% in the past few years. (Read More)
HDR taken from Glacier Point, looking out at Yosemite Valley. Tonemapped with Photomatix. Sharpened and color corrected (and slightly boosted) in Photoshop. [ Photo by ArtBrom / CC BY-SA 2.0 ]
Taft Point, It's 3500 feet straight down to the valley floor. [ Photo by Joe Shlabotnik / CC BY 2.0 ]
Yosemite Falls. Another angle of Yosemite falls, which feature several oaks. [ Photo by the_tahoe_guy / CC BY 2.0 ]
An unusual view of Yosemite Valley from the east looking west. Half Dome rises majestically on the left. Shots of Yosemte I have taken in the past have always been from the west looking east. Today I got this shot looking west from a turbo-prop flying only 26,000 feet, 2 miles closer than you'd get on a jet. [ Photo by kla4067 / CC BY 2.0 ]
Tenaya Lake Dome, Yousemite National Park, California. Excellent, blue sky with clouds. [ Photo by moonjazz / CC BY-SA 2.0 ]
Insanely Beautiful, Sentinel Dome [ Photo by Dawn Endico / CC BY-SA 2.0 ]
Vernal Fall, this view of Vernal Fall was worth the extra hike. [ Photo by Joe Shlabotnik / CC BY 2.0 ]
Cathedral Peak, from the meadow by Lower Cathedral Lake. [ Photo by Dawn Endico / CC BY-SA 2.0 ]
Yosemite Falls, 2025 feet combined. High water during the May 2005 flood. Photographed from the start of the Lower Yosemite Falls trail before the recent remodel. Oaks and incense cedars prevail in the mixed coniferous forests here. Yosemite National Park, California [ Photo by glennwilliamspdx / CC BY 2.0 ]
The beautiful fiery hues of alpenglow is caused when the sun's setting rays strike the right atmospheric levels at high altitude. [ Photo by glennwilliamspdx / CC BY 2.0 ]
Tenaya Lake. That's probably Medlicott Dome reflected in the lake. [ Photo by Joe Shlabotnik / CC BY 2.0 ]
Reflection of granite domes on Tenaya Lake, Yosemite National Park [ Photo by Alaskan Dude / CC BY 2.0 ]
Half Dome [ Photo by mr.bmonroe / CC BY 2.0 ]
Yosemite National Park [ Photo by ground.zero / CC BY 2.0 ]
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Allen Edmonds Shoes says:
These are beautiful pictures! I especially like the Bridalveil Creek shot. We have not visited Yosemite yet, but we definitely want to take the kids there one day.
jessiev says:
GORGEOUS!!
Donna Hull says:
These beautiful photos of Yosemite are a reminder that it’s time for me to visit again. I especially enjoy the area and views at Tenaya Lake. Wonderful photography.
Wanderluster says:
yowza – these are really amazing!
IsabellesTravel says:
Whaw! Amazing pictures!
Travelphant says:
Wow, this is on my to do list. Stunning!
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Thanks for sharing.
Mogger says:
Beautiful! A visit to Yosemite was one of the (many0 highlights of our holida to America in 2003. I took lots of photos on that trip but none of this standard. It maes me ache to re-visit.
putude says:
Yes, I am agree with statements above. All photos are beautiful. But may I use one of them as wallpaper ?
Top vacation spots says:
Always found a great picture shoot and information on your blog. Yosemite has museums and visitor centers to interpret its rich history and diverse landscapes. Nearby find the dramatic “frozen waterfall” of Devil’s Postpile National Monument and the giant sequoias of Calaveras Big Trees State Park.
ecothreesixty.com says:
Beautiful and absolutely wondrous, all these pictures give you a very strong attack of wanderlust. Yosemite is truly a world treasure.