Yosemite and More

 Went to Yosemite the other day hoping to catch the first snow of the season. There was rain, snow, sun and overcast. It was a very good day. Since it was raining when we first got there we went to the Ahwahnee  to have some cover from the eves surrounding the motel. Going up the stairs to the second level I came across these vases. Considering it was handheld I'm happy with the outcome. Not many bars have an foyer like this. No I did not imbibe. Might be a little chilly to have a seat here. It truly was a time where fall and winter collided in the best way. The rain brought back to life a lot of streams that were dry just a day before. Some of the 'streams' you only see after a rain, and maybe in early spring. The rive at the Pohono Bridge was flowing pretty good, perfect backdrop for some fall oak leaves. As the sky cleared for a bit the snow covered peaks began to peek through. El Capitan is always a beautiful site. Especially after a snow storm I like how the mist seems...

 I Finally upgraded my computers memory, it was either that or get a new one. It's a  lot easier to edit photos now so hopefully I'll get down to it. I have a number of blog posts pending. I was lucky enough to get up to Yosemite a few days after a snow storm  and experience a brief little flurry while I was there. I'm always in awe of Yosemite, especially in winter, it seems like everywhere you turn there's beauty. This was taken before you get to the Valley looking back down the Merced River Canyon. The high country is always impressive, especially with snow on the trees. You can almost feel the cold. And of course the view from the Wawona Tunnel is always pretty special. There's even a little water coming over  Bridalveil Falls I decided to take a trip to the Ahwahnee Hotel and while I was heading back to my car to get my wallet so I could buy a chocolate truffle I spotted the shelves behind the Ahwahnee Bar. If you look closely you can see the plexiglass shields...