Could not make it to Yosemite

DsrtVW

But the Merced River Canyon was alive. The recent rain and snow that kept us from the park, turned the whole canyon into cascades of water from runoff.
We did not go into the park because of rockslides, downed trees and the notice that they were going to close the roads. Stopped and took some shots of one of the more spectacular and safe place to stop.

kdog

That is freaking awesome, Chris. Way to go.

annnna8888

Oh wow, look at that crazy water! Great shot! Can you imagine being swept away in this torrential canyon?

Ana

senorjax

Very nice!

Eia

That bit of fog just ads the final touch! Nice!

yendikeno

Great capture!
I love it.

dlplumer

Super shot

shniks

Love it. Very nicely done. I heard about the park closure.



Cheers,

TreyHoff

wonderful shot. The color of the water and mist are very nice!

schmoo

Yeow! I can't even imagine what it's like out there with all the weather we've been having. That river looks pretty crazy already.

DLC Photo

Wow, many people don't realize how hard it is to capture a shot like that in foggy conditions, but you not only got the shot but got it with such..... sharpness... Amazing, well done.

Doug Solis

This falls is really moving. Nice capture.

DsrtVW

Thanks everyone for the nice words. I was really lucky that we did not go all the way through to the park. Soon after this shot was taken they shut down all the roads. The power also went out in the park. We were going to stay in El Portal.
The cascade that I took a shot of was one of hundreds coming down the walls of the canyon. You did not need to get in yosemite valley to enjoy the falls some which easily 2000 ft drops down the canyon walls. It was amazing and intimidating and so beautiful.
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Yosemite-roads-closed-after-Calif-storm-hits-park-1240280.php

DsrtVW

Here is a shot with people to give it some perspective

ian408

Amazing weather. Cool picture!

I hear PG&E had to fly a new power pole in to fix the electrical. And 3' of snow in the valley...Yeowzers!