California’s High Sierra Is An Endlessly Astounding Visual Adventure
We all know and love Yosemite National Park, but no photo could possibly frame everything this stunning spot has to offer. There’s no such thing as ‘too many’ photos, so here are some of the highlights from a quick trip through a place that could take a lifetime to explore!
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The Merced River runs through the valley, draining away the melting snow. Spring typically sees the most abundant water, but this depends on the snowfall from the preceding winter.
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Yosemite Falls is an absolute must see during your visit, no matter how quick your trip. Its majesty and power are truly awesome to behold.
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The Yosemite Valley is home to Half Dome, seen here in distance to the left. It is thought to have once been an entire rock dome that split in half at some point in its geological history, leaving the iconic shape we see today. Half or whole, it’s impressive.
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Bridalveil Falls astounds visitors with its long, sinuous ribbon of water freefalling hundreds of feet to the valley floor.
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The famous El Capitan, the subject of countless photos, posters, and US postage stamps, rises like a goliath granite watchman, challenging all to comprehend its sheer power and magnitude.
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Experienced climbers often spend the night camping right on the vertical face of El Capitan, suspended hundreds of feet from solid ground as they work their way up the challenging route to the top. These brave men and women are seriously dedicated to their journey – we’re definitely not brave enough to sleep in such a precarious place!
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Yosemite contains many alpine areas, which can be seen as you ascend and descend from the Tioga Pass gate.
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Just below the alpine peaks, a much drier and warmer area unfolds before you. The rock colors hint at the presence of iron and other minerals, and the depth and sweeping surroundings of this high desert landscape provide a marked contrast to other parts of the park.
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The park is full of fascinating geological formations of all shapes and sizes. Exploring the park to find the different perspectives is quite mind expanding and will leave you in silent wonder of its ancient, epic beauty.
Photographer David Cooper travels across the western states to capture the incredible beauty all around us. Check out his adventures hiking through Tent Rocks and the Chaco Canyon ruins in New Mexico, exploring Bryce Canyon in Utah, and his visit to this incredible Viking Castle at Lake Tahoe!
