I just got back from a 4-day President’s weekend trip from Yosemite, together with 9 other “photo explorers” from Orange County. We were also hopeful to see and photograph the Horsetail Fall, but I was not successful. We were also hopeful for snow, but it came when we left on Monday.
(see post below on what happened to my blog)
Horsetail Fall is a small, ephemeral waterfall that flows over the eastern edge of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. For two weeks in February, the setting sun striking the waterfall creates a deep orange glow that resembles Yosemite’s historic “Firefall.”
This photo does not represent the phenomenon. Its very hard to see the waterfall, because there has not been water. This is my first and from now on, I will pay attention when we go back one year from now in February.
First stop – Cook’s Meadow
On our first day, we joined the Ansel Adams walk, a MUST for every visit. A group of 15 is taken around some of the most scenic spots of the park, where photographs can be taken. Not only will the guide from the gallery tells you what to see, he will also teach you the basics of your camera.
Second stop – Sentinel Meadow
Ebie’s got the Yosemite Falls in her hand ♪ ♫
This photo was taken at Sunset at the Swinging Bridge on our last day. I had asked one of the tourists to take of photo of me.
P.S. What a nightmare I have to go through. I have said this so many times, to back up your blog posts. Well, very unfortunate, the last time I did was May, 2011. I have to repost my entries, so please be very patient while I reconstruct my posts.
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Ebie, I love the photo of you “catching” the falls. That first is totally awesome – love the orange color!
Your Yosemite photos a wonderful. The winter there is breathtaking.
Beautiful photos! It sounds like a great tour! There is so much to see there…
Wow,very very beautiful photos,Ebie!Sounds like a nice trip!Have a wonderful weekend!
Marvelous photos… what a wonderful place to be:-)
Lovely photos from a fantastic place.
Great sky-post!
Well done!
Yosemite is so beautiful any time of the year.
I so love your shots it is stunning!! No wonder your post were gone I keep on coming back here for the past days and I know something is wrong. Great thing you are able to post now happy weekend!
Kim,USA
Beautiful shots.
Sydney – City and Suburbs
Ebie, wonderful photos from Yosemite. It is a beautiful place. Love the first shot, the color on the rocks is beautiful. And the shot of you holding the waterfall is my favorite. Great post.
It sounds like a great tour. I guess that I’ll have to figure out how to back up my blog.
Yosemite, a place I dream to visit.
I like you trying to cup the waterfalls.
Oh gosh, so sorry you lost all your posts! I love that first waterfall shot. You may not have got the picture you were hoping for, but I think the one did get is gorgeous!
what happened? was your account hacked? you’re making me nervous—i never backed up my posts.
the “firefall” is fascinating! love the photos–especially you with the waterfall.:p
What lovely shots!
Looks like you had a wonderful weekend and I’m jealous. The Ansel Adams walk sounds perfect and if I ever get back there will definitely do it. Like here, off season is the perfect time to go visit the parks!
Nice “catch” by you in that last photo! Beautiful pictures…we did see that Falls, we were there in April.
Such a wonderful place, really makes me want to go back.
Sorry ’bout all the bloggy problems.
Lovely captures. Happy sky watching.
My sky.