“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” -Rachel Carson
What is better than a view of Yosemite Valley? Not much really, unless you drive through the nearly mile-long Wawona Tunnel carved out of solid granite…which bursts open to this view of the Valley.
I thought this photo made a lovely entry into Norm 2.0’s Thursday Door challenge. Is a tunnel opening a door? Sure, the doorway to the Valley!
This is the breathtaking view of Inspiration Point, a popularly photographed view of the Valley.
These were also included in the Weekly Photo Challenge: Earth. Please feel free to join these photo challenges at any time.
The photos are breathtaking. I can’t imagine what it’s like to see this view in person – awe-inspiring!
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Thank you Stephanae! Honestly the photos don’t do it justice! Hope you get to visit someday! It’s life changing!
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Me too!! 🙂
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You make Indiana more a more boring with every post :).
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I’m sure Indiana has its charms!
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Yeah….ME!!!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
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LOL! But I would have to agree!
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Spectacular, Terri. I can’t remember theses tunnels but we must have driven through them.
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Thanks, Hugh…this is Hwy 41 that begins to head south from the valley and eventually goes toward Fresno. We had to make a special detour to see it.
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Wonder pics. I wonder how much the framing of the view was intentional and how much lucky accident.
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Thanks, April, it might have been a little of both 🙂
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Yeah anything Yosemite will work for me 😀
I can feel myself back there humbly soaking in that spectacular view – thanks for bringing back fond memories.
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to swing by and add this post to the link-up list
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Thank you, Norm, and I will do that!
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Gorgeous! All the years I lived in California I never managed to visit this park! I need to put it on my must-see list! 😊
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Oh you should! Yosemite is amazing. Thank you!
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yes ; very kewl shoT through the tunnel 🙂 seein da waterfall an allz.. what an awesome spot to shoot it frum ; yes indeed 🙂
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I love your creative perspective on this Doors Thursday, Terri! The tunnel is definitely a door of sorts, I say–the picture is fantastic, too. Also, I see you’ve switched up your blog’s title…hmmm hoooww curious. I will have to meander around here for a bit to see if there are any other changes in place. 🙂
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You are too cute Britta! I am self-hosted now and even changed the theme. I am glad you liked the photos!
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I think the self-hosted part explains why I haven’t seen your posts in my reader for so long–and why I therefore haven’t been visiting it. Congratulations on being self-hosted, though! That’s a huge, exciting step in the world of blogging!
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Thanks for sticking with me, Britta! And don’t you know, this comment landed in my spam (something that WP dot com helped with).
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I can see how this view takes your breath away! Wow!
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Thanks, Sandra 🙂
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I especially like the first shot. Perfect combination for both challenges. I love the way that tunnel opens up to such grandeur after being in the dark for so long. Have never been to Yosemite but your photos make me want to visit
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Thanks, Lisa, I hope you get to visit someday!
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It’s on the list Terri and I do everything on the list eventually….except climb bridges 😬
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I would agree with you there!
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Hi Terri, what a lovely photo. It is nice you have the opportunity to leisurely see the world and provide your perspective. By this way, we’re afforded the opportunity to expand our worldview. Thanks for visiting my blog today and following. I am now following you and your leisure perspectives.
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Thank you for your lovely comment and for the follow!
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You’re welcome!
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