Glacier Point – Yosemite

Having spent a couple of days in the valley, this vantage point gave me a whole new appreciation for Yosemite. At 7,214 feet in elevation (1.37 mi/~2.2 km), the view from Glacier Point is magnificent.

From this elevation, the horizon is 104.1 miles (167.53 km) away. It was a beautifully clear day, so it seemed like we could see it all.

Yosemite Falls (to the left) was nothing but a stain on a rock face for this visit. The dry summer had taken its toll. Half Dome (to the right), however, looked magnificent towering over the green valley below.

Waterlilies

It was a beautiful day in Asheville, and I spent it touring around art studios with Marilyn Sholin.

The high sun is not forgiving for photography, but I really enjoy the sharpness in this one.