Magic Day in Yosemite

 I took a trip to Yosemite a couple of days ago just after the storm cleared.

It was a magical day, fresh powder, snow on the trees, few people and great reflections.

The road was packed snow and ice when I first got there, it eased up

a little when the sun warmed non-shaded areas.

This Pine Tree took the weight of the snow pretty well. Kinda looks like

a hunched snow monster.

 

Tunnel View in the Winter never gets old. And there weren't many people.

And of course El Capitan, reflected in the Merced River

Then came the Three Brothers

Just about anywhere you looked was great.

These frosted pine needles caught my eye.

The oaks formed a canopy over part of the road. 

This oak leaf has a winter coat on.

As did this railing

The Swinging Bridge that doesn't swing

The clouds played with El Capitan all day.

Iconic Half Dome from Paparazzi Bridge

Line of snow covered trees along the Merced River

You can guess from these trees which way the wind was blowing.

Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph

Dave