It is one of the most beautiful places in the world, but beyond that, Yosemite has a spirit that is magical. Anyone who has spent any time in these mountains, talks about the special connection with nature they experience. I painted
Morning Sun on Moran Point several days into the trip from the Valley floor. I did a sister painting of this scene with the sun coming from the west called
Afternoon Sun on Moran Point. Both paintings are for sale on my website at
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Sharon and Jeff at the Lookout in Yosemite
Earlier in July, we didn't make our trip to Japan, so I suggested going to Yosemite. The timing gods were with us and there must have been a cancellation because we got reservations for three nights the next weekend. The Merced River is fed by snow melt, so by July the falls and rivers are usually just a trickle. Not so this year. Spring was late and the water was cascading down the cliffs. The view of Yosemite Falls from our room at the lodge was wonderful.
Yosemite Falls
We had an easy preliminary hike to Bridalveil Falls and enjoyed the perfect weather and stellar vistas.
Sharon Hiking to Bridalveil Falls
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