If you have followed my blog recently, you recall that I recently (re)-visited Yosemite National Park on Easter weekend.
You also may or may not know that this was my 24th visit to the park. Why yes, I rather do consider it my backyard. I am fortunate to live three hours’ drive away.
This view is from the Hwy 41 and offers visitors a stunning view known as “Inspiration Point.” Here you see El Capitan on your left, Half Dome in the middle with a bit of snow on its crown, then Bridalveil Falls to the right.
I typically visit Yosemite in the summer time, so I was more than excited to visit in early Spring and witness the thundering waterfalls and snow on the highest reaches. The valley’s elevation is at 4000 feet while the peaks reach elevations at about 7500 feet. The temperature got to 74 degrees in the valley during the day, but all roads leading to Glacier Point and Tioga Pass were closed due to high levels of snow (a good thing!).
I personally have seen this view more times now than I can count and I never grow tired of it. The dusting of snow was extra special.
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir
I hope you are as awe-inspired by the magnificence of Yosemite as I am. I also tried my hand at the same photo in black and white, too!
Which one do you like?
This Landscape photo is for the Weekly Photo Challenge.
Second Wind Leisure Perspectives 
Beautiful shots. While both are amazing, I like the brightness and splashes of color in the first one 🙂 I would love to visit Yosemite. It’s vastness is amazing.
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Thank you, Eric. You and your family would love it.
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There’s no doubt about that! 😀
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An inspiring place to visit – and very fitting that you have a John Muir quote. I like the difference between the two shots – the bnw is very powerful – speaks in brooding tones and the waterfall really pops. The colour landscape hints maybe of turning seasons? Autumn perhaps?
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Thank you for your comment! I’ve seen many stunning Yosemite photos in b/w and I’m glad this one worked. The rusty trees are a result from fire and tree death.
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Beautiful shot, Terri! It looks like it is a stunning place to see!
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I love the color. No artist can really CREATE such color tho they may copy 🙂 Should put Yosemite onto my wish list. … 24 visits and still not tired. That is inspiring !!
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I am always partial to color, but I am always inspired by the black and white Ansel Adams Photos of Yosemite 🙂
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PS I love your new look …
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Thank you!
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Coloured one for me but both very impressive.
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Oh thank you!
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It is awe inspiring to see its beauty- even through photos as I have never been there. Walking in nature restores me.
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I actually talked about this in my lecture today, and the students all agreed…must be doing my job right 🙂
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So beautiful…sigh.
I’ve had the good fortune to visit twice, both times in late summer. It just leaves me wanting more. I’d love to go back earlier in the season when the falls are all roaring to spend an entire week hiking and taking pics.
You are sooo lucky 🙂
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I think I have a picture of me – probably about 7 or 8 years old – that my dad took at Inspiration point. That one was in black and white, but I prefer the one you have in color.
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Thanks! Have you been back since?
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Oh yes, many times (although not as often as you!).
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I’ll have to dig out my shots of Yosemite again. I’m sure I have the very same shot. I know I even managed to get a photo of a bear while we were driving through.
Both beautiful photos but, because of the landscape, the colour one wins hands down for me.
Here’s to the 25th visit, Terri.
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I’ll bet you do…it’s rather thee iconic view from that perspective. I’d love to see them!
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I’m glad you enjoyed the dusting of snow. We had a dusting of snow this morning and I was NOT amused! We are all wondering if spring will ever get here…
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We got POURED on today and more for the week ahead. Still need the rain in California…enjoy your snow, spring is close 🙂
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They’re both lovely and the black and white shot is quite dramatic but I do love the colors in the first. Beautiful post. Would love to visit one day.
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Thank you, Miriam 🙂
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Sooooo gonna put that place on Our List! Can’t believe we live in the west, and I’ve never been there! It’s stunning, and I can’t wait to experience it. Your photo is beautiful…I choose the color one, because it shows the splashes of color in the trees! So lovely!
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Thank you, and omg, you gotta go!!
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Wow..this is a very inspiring post. You give us insights on seeking the intangible things while travelling or even just a brief encounter with nature.
Thank you so much for sharing this. I love everything about this post.
I wish I could see this beauty someday.
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Thank you!
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I have only visited once, on my 25th wedding anniversary. I would love to go again. Thank you so much for linking at #overthemoon! I look forward to seeing what you share every week. Please come back for #WonderfulWednesday. Don’t forget to comment your link #’s so I can be sure to visit. Pinned and shared.
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Thank you, Marilyn!! What a nice way to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary!
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I have never been to Yosemite. Thank you for sharing your experience! Both photos are beautiful. I love the colors in the first one!
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Thanks so much, Nicole! I hope you get to visit someday!
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I’m sure if i was 3 hours out of Yosemite I’d be there all of the time! Both photos are great but I prefer the color one.
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Me, too! Thanks so much Trent!
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I like the colour shot. Looks so beautiful, on my bucket list now.
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Thank you! Hope you can make it there!
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Maybe next time in in the US 🙂
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