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The Merced River becomes a raging torrent as it descends from Nevada and Vernal Falls to the Yosemite Valley.
Monday, May 18, 2009 a woman fell into the water below the bridge at Vernal Falls and was swept away by the swift flowing current.
Taken a year ago.
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Beginning in the high country of Yosemite National Park, the Merced River makes a headlong rush through glacially-carved canyons, rugged mountains and foothills to the San Joaquin Valley. Multiple access points allow skilled whitewater enthusiasts to challenge the rapids at your own pace. Enjoy a day of fishing before gathering around the campfire to cook up the day's catch at McCabe Flat, Willow Placer or Railroad Flat campgrounds.
Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.
This was a cold crisp day and I could hear the water rushing down the river.
Pro tip: longer shutter speeds will make the moving water appear softer.
A first view upstream from the bridge upon arriving at Nevada Falls. A popular day hiker destination
The reflections this day in Yosemite were pristine. I think maybe the bright white snow banks next to the dark reflections gives a great "dark against light" ... and that's what make paintings and photography really work... Plus, the Merced River was really smooth!
In Yosemite National Park gorgeous views await around every curve. Here, as we look across the Merced River and the meadow, we see El Capitan and some of the other rock walls of Yosemite Valley. The log in the river was a fortunate happenstance.
Just got back with Vibro1 and Psa148 from a quick jaunt to Yosemite, to try to catch the aftereffects of the latest big snowfall. Even though we didn't get dramatic skies this time, there was plenty of beauty to see and shoot. This is a 4-shot HDR along the Merced River of the Cathedral Spires.
Beginning in the high country of Yosemite National Park, the Merced River makes a headlong rush through glacially-carved canyons, rugged mountains and foothills to the San Joaquin Valley. Multiple access points allow skilled whitewater enthusiasts to challenge the rapids at your own pace. Enjoy a day of fishing before gathering around the campfire to cook up the day's catch at McCabe Flat, Willow Placer or Railroad Flat campgrounds.
Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.
Near midday after an overnight snowfall, April 1, 2014.
The "Swinging Bridge" (which doesn't) over the Merced River is a very popular place under ordinary conditions. On this day, however, the park was sparsely populated, probably because road conditions on two of the three access routes to the Valley were not very good, limiting day-only visitors.
Upper Yosemite Fall has a vertical drop of more than 1,400 feet. Usually at this time of year its volume would be more robust, but this has been a winter of severe drought.
Yosemite Valley after a cold night , the valley thawed and mist rose from every surface creating a very moody Yosemite.
Early morning light with great reflections of the Merced River as it meanders through Yosemite Valley.
Switching gears to brush and knife here :-).
Wanted to share one of my latest Yosemite painting based on a reference from my recent trip. El portal and Incline road are one of our favorite spots to stop during spring. Done on a 11X14 canvas with water soluble oil. Background sky & hills done with brush and the foreground foliage done with a brush & knife combo. Hope you like it :-).
I do have a more complete portfolio of my paintings and photos on my facebook artist page if you are interested, Hemas Canvas and Clicks