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Yosemitte Valley from the Upper Yosemite Falls Trail.
Ice patterns along the shallow edge of the Merced River.
Merced River ice. Examine closely to find the photographer's reflected portrait.
Grass tufts in the Merced River, reflection of El Capitan.
A lone blade of grass pokes through a thin layer of ice on the Merced River.
Rising full moon and Half Dome.
Rising full moon moves behind the corner of Half Dome.
Ice shapes in the Merced River refract blue light against the gold of El Capitan's reflection.
Along the river's edge.
A late-afternoon sun casts a golden hue on Upper Cascade Creek.
A small fall off of the main channel of Cascade Creek.
Along Cascade Creek.
Happy Isles, where the Merced River temporarily splits around several small islands.
Bright morning sun reflecting off a nearby cliff casts a warm hue on the Merced River at Happy Isles.
Morning ice surrounds Upper Yosemite Falls.
Upper Yosemite Falls.
Passing leaves and highlights from the morning sun gently flow down the Merced River near Cook's Meadow.
A couple of hours after daybreak, the sun's angle is just right to create wonderful rainbows in Upper Yosemite Falls.