Yosemite Valley in Winter

M-Gun Sight2To most of us with easy access to Yosemite, the idea of visiting the park passes with the onset of winter.  But my most enjoyable visits there have been in the middle of winter.

I enjoy photography and the idea of Yosemite Valley draped in snow has always danced in my mind.  One recent winter, I kept a careful eye on the weather reports waiting for a powerful winter storm to pass through.  Because the valley is fairly low (4,000 ft.), it takes a strong system to leave a great deal of snow on the ground.

Finally, a good storm hit northern California, and on its heels, I grabbed my camera and tripod, and set out for the park.

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W-Icy-Merced-RiverI was truly experiencing Yosemite Valley as though I was the only person there – even the first person there.

These are two shots I like from that day.  After the next big storm blows through, think about calling in sick.

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