[Leica] Yosemite Mist Trail

[rgacpa at gmail.com (Bob Adler)]

Just don't go swimming...

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-man-swept-over-yosemite-waterfall-20130602,0,1124451.story

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On May 30, 2013, at 5:51 PM, "Aram Langhans" <leica_r8 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Of all the trails in Yosemite, my favorite is the Mist Trail.  In the 
> spring it is usually appropriately named.  As Vernal falls pours over it's 
> cliff, the force and volume of the water kicks up a mist that, if the wind 
> is favorable, fills the narrow valley where the trail to the top of the 
> falls passes.  You can get quite wet, and the trail is filled with 
> puddles.  Wear your waterproof shoes, or quick drying ones.  Many wear 
> protective clothing.  I just go in whatever is comfortable, usually shorts 
> and a t-shirt.  By the time you get half way down to the valley floor you 
> are dry again.  Just bring something to protect your camera gear.
> 
> View large for better effect.
> 
> Part of the trail from a distance:
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Vernal+Falls-3222.jpg.html
> 
> Not wet yet...
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Panorama+trail-7059.jpg.html
> 
> OK, here we go.  My wife starting through the mist
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Mist+Trail-3234.jpg.html
> 
> Onward and upward.
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Mist+trail-3245.jpg.html
> 
> In the middle.  A grab shot.
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Panorama+trail-7056_001.jpg.html
> 
> At the top of the mist, you often get a great rainbow if you plan your 
> hike at the right time
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Vernal+Falls-3268.jpg.html
> 
> 5 panel panorama
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Panorama+trail-2.jpg.html
> 
> Now you have to go down.  Watch your step.
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Panorama+trail-7058.jpg.html
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Mist+trail-6813.jpg.html
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Mist+trail-3242.jpg.html
> 
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Aram/s3/y/m/Mist+trail-6817.jpg.html
> 
> Great hike.
> 
> Comment welcome.  View large if you like
> 
> Aram
> 
> Aram Langhans
> (Semi) Retired (retarded?) Science Teacher
> & Unemployed photographer
> 
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