Leon Turnbull Photography

Although Tunnel View is perhaps a more dynamic view of Yosemite Valley, I think I prefer Valley View shown here. There are always way too many photographers at Tunnel View for my liking, you have to duel tripods just to find a spot to set up. I hate crowds and I like my photography without the fighting. Valley View usually doesn’t have very many people around.

I had a fabulous evening at Yosemite after gorging on pizza at Curry Village. it was most certainly the best part of my weekend. Firstly, I drove out to Valley View for sunset light. It turned out to be not much of a sunset. The clouds rolled in, blocking the sun. I think I got the very last of the good light with this shot here. I really like this one though.

After Valley View, I packed up and went over to Lower Yosemite Falls. I intentionally left my camera in my vehicle and walked up to the falls. They have built new walkways there now, and you can park along the road. I like that very much. As I approached the viewing area at the falls, there were quite a few people there. I went straight by them, up into the wooded area beside the waterfall, to my favourite viewing location. There was no one else there. I just sat down on the wet rocks and enjoyed Yosemite Falls immensely, with the large amount of spray from the falls getting me quite wet in the process. It was awesome, and the most enjoyable experience I had all weekend. And to think, I wasn’t even planning to go up to Yosemite Falls this time. I’m so glad I did.