In the meantime, at least one of my early photos made it through - this one of Yosemite Falls. We spent the day working in the Yosemite Lodge area, and as it turns out, this view was right in front of us in the parking lot we chose. I didn't even notice the Falls were straight ahead of us until we were unloading the trunk. You may have to click on the image to see the Falls through the trees.
Yosemite Falls is one of the iconic sites of the Valley. I have been here before, in 2002 with Mary and again in 2005 when Chris and I hiked the Half Dome - but both of those were late summer visits, and there was no water coming over the Falls, as they often go dry after all the snow melts. This is early enough that they still are flowing strongly.
The height of the Falls is over 2,400 feet, and there are three stages. At the top, you have the first stage, which is about 1,400 feet, then the second stage which is actually a series of cataracts, amost 700 feet, and the third stgage for the balance. There is a great accessible trail leading up to the base, and you can hike a good way up, to the top of the second stage.
I have more photos coming, in fact my phone is almost out of memory. Hope to get these up soon!
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