Yosemite National Park {Canberra Photography}
The Yosemite National Park is breathtaking – you can’t imagine having so much beauty in one spot. We saw El Capitan, one of the world’s largest monoliths and a magnet for rock climbers. Yosemite and Bridalveil Falls, beautiful. For all the Ansel Adams fans, the walk to Mirror Lake is a highlight to catch the ever-changing reflection of the Half Dome in the water. My favourite part of the Yosemite National Park would have to be the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias – the biggest trees we have ever seen. The biggest is called the “Grizzy Giant”, he is 2700 years old. We couldn’t drive to the area because the roads were closed due to the snow, but the walk through the snow was definitely worth it!
Scott could not stop talking about bears. I think it’s because he read the Lonely Planet guide before we headed into the park. Here is a little excerpt from the California Lonely Planet Guide “If attacked – Black bears are naturally afraid of humans, but habituated or very hungry bears can become aggressive. In the event that you are attacked by a bear:
- Never run from a bear, as this only triggers its instinct to chase, and you can not outrun a bear (well duh!)
- Sometimes a bear will ‘bluff charge’ to test your dominance. Stand your ground by making yourself look as big as possible (eg waving your arms above your head). (yeah, because that is the first thing i’m going to do?)
- If that fails to stop an attack, drop to the ground, crouch face down in a ball and play dead, covering your back of your neck with your hands, and your chest and stomach with your knees. As scary as it is, try not to resist the bear’s inquisitive pawing – it may get bored and go away…(are they serious?)
- If the attack persists, fight back by any means possible” (I’m glad they mentioned that…)
You’ll be happy to know we did not come across a bear…
Well I hope you enjoy my images below – please leave a comment – i would love to hear from you!
Comments
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6:26 pm March 19, 2010
Amanda said:
When I was working for The Sydney Morning Herald a few years ago I designed a Travel Guide to Yosemite – oh how I wish I had amazing images like this to have used! Another place I would love to visit one day!
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7:49 pm March 19, 2010
Dan said:
Fantastic! Love the rough textures of those trees with the soft snow beneath. Man I’d love to go snowboarding through there!
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11:49 pm March 19, 2010
stacy said:
wow. makes me want to go there! :) i especially love the 3rd & 5th. spectacular processing. love the colors beata. love.
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9:16 pm March 20, 2010
Tracy said:
Stunning location and amazing photos. So glad to hear you guys are enjoying your trip.
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9:44 pm March 20, 2010
Sandra said:
Wow! Those tree trunks! Amazing colours!
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10:02 am March 22, 2010
Terrie Kellmeyer said:
WOW, WOW, WOW!!! Such beautiful images!!! Love them!
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10:27 pm April 10, 2010
Bambi said:
Oh Posie! Yosemite images are smashing!!…well they all are but you capture the stoic silence of those ancient trunks so sensitively.
- second from the end, loved loved loved!
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5:59 pm April 16, 2010
Susannah said:
These are all absolutely stunning! and your pics of SF are making me want to go back there asap :) x
