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I want to say thanks to Jennifer from the Bay Area who told me to go check out the rainbow that forms on Bridalveil Falls in the afternoon. (See Bridalveil Falls to the center right in my previous photo) I tried to meet up with her but the crowds kept me from parking in the regular lot.
"The grandeur of the scene was but softened by the haze that hung over the valley-light as gossamer -and by the clouds that partially dimmed the highest lifts and mountains. This obscurity of vision but increased the awe with which I beheld it, and as I looked, a peculiar exalted sensation seemed to fill my whole being, and I found my eyes in tears with emotion"
Words of Lafayette Houghton Bunnell, after he discovered the beauty of Yosemite Park in March 1851.
Panorama of two horizontal 26mm images.
Have a great week ahead!
It was getting late in the day and the Mrs. was growing tired of driving around Yosemite Valley while I scanned for good photo ops, and a parking spot to go with it... a feat that is almost impossible with the crowds that enter the park each day.
Suddenly, while I’m looking down fiddling with settings on my camera, my wife pulls into a spot along the Merced River and says “is this what you’re looking for.” ... Made my day !!
Bridalveil Fall:
Bridalveil Fall is one of the most prominent waterfalls in the Yosemite Valley in California. The waterfall is 188 meters (617 ft) in height and flows year-round.
The glaciers that carved Yosemite Valley left many hanging valleys that spawned the waterfalls that pour into the valley. Most of the waterways that fed these falls carved the hanging valleys into steep cascades, however Bridalveil Creek still leaps into the valley from the edge of the precipice.
The primary source of Bridalveil Fall is Ostrander Lake, some 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) to the south.
In a brisk wind, the falling water is often blown sideways, and when the flow is light, it may not reach the ground directly below. Because of this, the Ahwahneechee Native Americans called this waterfall "Pohono", which means "Spirit of the Puffing Wind".
(Nikon Z, 24-120 @ 31.5 mm, 1/30 @ f/22, ISO 100, edited to taste)
We planned to visit Yosemite over the Christmas holiday school break, and despite the federal government shutdown continued the trip. I'm glad we did.
At 26°F, it was a chilly morning and each stop for pictures was a challenge. I am very glad we stopped here.
Recognition:
Selected - 2019 RENNEN Photography Prize Top 25 Winter Photography Festival #rennentop25
Select Fine Art prints of this and other images can be purchased at bit.ly/ProPeak
I can't get enough of this view, it has it all. You can see El Capitan to the left, Half Dome in the center, and Bridalveil Falls to the right. I cruised it around four times when I was in Yosemite. I had to wait for clouds on the 3rd day to see it at it's best.
This picture of the American Falls was taken from Niagara Falls, Ontario, just after sundown. After dark (10pm), there is a short fireworks display each night of summer.
Colored lights are beamed across the river to light the falls.
Waiting for sunset at this favorite spot in Yosemite, a moment of glow appears on El Capitan and reflects in the Merced River. What a gift to be able to stand at the river's edge and take it all in!
A view of Yosemite Valley from Tunnel View overlook. Bridalveil Fall is in the distance to the right with the cliff face of El Capitan to the left. This is probably my best shot of Tunnel View. The other shots I was trying to do too much with the sunrise. They are nice with the rays of sun coming into the valley but this one has less shadow. --- #YosemiteNationalPark #NPS #TunnelView #California #valley #mountains #montagnes #Gebirge #Tal #vallée #ElCapitan #BridalveilFall #山 #谷 #UNESCO
Bridalveil Fall from the popular vista point "Valley View". 2 and a half hours before local sunset time. This has always been one of my most favorite spots in the valley.
First week of February 2020
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park
California, USA
An angel rising? Bridalveil Fall, (Yosemite,CA) took me by surprise. As the mist was blowing up-wards looks as if an angel appeared..
Every corner you turn in this park a treat awaits to tempt the soul.
When I think of Yosemite this song comes to mind:
And I know she'll be the death of me, at least we'll both be numb
And she'll always get the best of me, the worst is yet to come
But at least we'll both be beautiful and stay forever young
This I know, (yeah) this I know
She told me, "Don't worry about it"
She told me, "Don't worry no more"
We both knew we can't go without it
She told me you'll never be in love oh oh oooh
I can't feel my face when I'm with you, but I love it, but I love it!!!!
- The Weeknd
Go see this place folks!
Also known as the Valley View, this vista gives a great ground level view of the Yosemite Valley. While not as expansive as the Tunnel View, this vista has a lot of great compositions and vantage points from which to shoot from and emphasize different features within your frame. And in the winter, you get the bonus of snow and fog on the river which can add an air of mystery to your composition.
Tunnel View is a scenic overlook on State Route 41 in Yosemite National Park. This iconic and expansive view of Yosemite Valley has been seen and documented by millions of visitors since it opened in 1933. What we found most interesting was this view of Bridal Veil Falls and the rainbow that appeared. With the melting snow Bridal Veil was very full and even a quarter of a mile away from it was like a rain forest. One child in particular was soaking wet and remarked to his parent that he now knew what it meant to be “inside” a Rainbow !
It sure seems as though the many terrains of the world are all contained in Yosemite Valley! Smile. Everything but the desert! Half Dome graces the background while Bridal Veil falls roars just behind the trees.
CALIFORNIA
Valley View also known as the Gates of The Valley with its stunning views of Bridalveil fall, the Cathedral Rocks and the Merced River. I choose this spot due to the lack of clouds in the sky. I knew I wanted to emphasize the fall, the Cathedral rocks and the Merced River in my frame.
I can almost hear the tune, "The Moon River" as i glaze on this image. What song or tune do you hear the scene humming?
Another photo taken from Tunnel View with that redbud bush in the foreground. This one was taken from the overflow parking lot above the road.
This view of the Merced River Canyon gives a good sense of the Yosemite's rugged country. You can see Highway 120 on the left as it edges its way down the canyon, and Bridalveil Falls is in the distance.
Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks, as always, for stopping by and for your kind comments, awards and faves -- I appreciate them all.
© Melissa Post 2017
what seems like a lifetime ago..Yosemite is becoming a distant memory for me.. I need to correct with this place.
On windy enough days like these it can almost feel like it's raining from below.
On an unusually intense day near Bridal Veil Falls, Provo Canyon, Utah. It's a big waterfall. I encourage a closer look! There's some difficult nuance to find in the shadows. I'm afraid the natural contrast was too dynamic for that to be helped. A grad ND filter was tremendously helpful, at least, at the time of shooting. Anyways, it's still a photo I was excited enough to share! The subject matter was too cool for me not to!
Taken with a Nikon D7500.
Bridalveil Fall is often the first waterfall you’ll see when entering Yosemite Valley. It plunges more than 620 feet (189 meters) feet down to the valley floor and is famous for its drenching mists, especially in spring. Find it just off State Highway 41 near the junction with State Highway 140, near Tunnel View.
The best time of the year to see Bridalveil Fall is in early spring when it is at peak flow.
Multi-image pano at the Tunnel View.
Constructed from a set of random 55mm shots.
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After Old Man River Falls our next stop was the B&B on Manitoulin Island The Carter House a brand new business right across the street from Bridal Veil Falls on the roadway leading into in Kagawong a village come Bay that is very quiet in the off tourist season. Manitoulin Island is the largest freshwater Island in the world located on Lake Huron, its Ojibwe name Manidoowaaling means “spirit cave” the land area of the island is 2,766 km2 surprisingly it also contains three lakes which also have Islands.
Bridal Veil Falls is a busy spot all summer and into fall but if you like myself venture early morning you will find the place all to yourself, there is a car park on the main drag Highway 540 and several sets of metal stair offer great views from the top and on the way down depositing you quickly to this view. While not the greatest flow of the trip the amphitheater it is contained in makes up for it, the falls themselves are 11m high and fed from one of Manitoulin’s interior lakes appropriately called Lake Kagawong the walk along the river to the bay is worth the effort.
I took this on Sept 19, 2021 with my D850 and Tamron 24-70 f2.8 G2 Lens at 24mm, 15s, f11 ISO 64 processed in LR, PS +Topaz ,and DXO
Disclaimer: My style is a study of romantic realism as well as a work in progress
2 years ago, I was amazed by this waterfall. I believe this is the only day I have ever been able to capture color in it.
Bridalveil Falls with an icy frosting. We've seen Yosemite Falls with an icy fringe, but not Bridalveil Falls.
Happy Tuesday! Thanks for stopping by and for all of your kind comments, awards and faves -- I appreciate them all.
We are back from our short wintery visit to Yosemite Valley, and I hope to catch up within the next few days.
© Melissa Post 2019
3,160 tons of water flows over Niagara Falls every second. This accounts for 75,750 gallons of water per second over the American and Bridal Veil Falls and 681,750 gallons per second over the Horseshoe Falls.
Over the hills and far away
Led Zeppelin:
Hey lady, you got the love I need
Maybe more than enough
Oh darling, darling, darling
Walk a while with me
Ohh, you've got so much, so much, so much
Many have I loved, and many times been bitten
Many times I've gazed along the open road
Many times I've lied, and many times I've listened
Many times I've wondered how much there is to know