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Half Dome and the Merced River

Half Dome is one of the most famous landmarks located in Yosemite National Park and may be one of the most famous American landmarks. Half Dome rises over 4700 feet from the floor of Yosemite Valley.
Half Dome plays a central role in Yosemite Valley as it is viewable from many of the many landmarks in Yosemite Valley.
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Winter in the Valley

Stoneman Bridge in Yosemite Valley is a popular spot for photographers and painters alike. Looking up to the Northeast the Merced River flows down from Happy Isle and crosses in Front of Half Dome. To the south you can follow the river down along the eastern walls of the valley.

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Under ominous clouds, El Capitan looms over a misty Merced River in Yosemite National Park. #scape #landscape #landscapephotography #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #photography #yosemite #yosimitenationalpark #mercedriver #merced #mist #misty #ominous #ominousclouds #elcapitan #mistyriver #weather #weatherphotography

The Merced River Far Below

Description: From over 3000' high above, the meager Merced River in Autumn doesn't pack much of a punch after months of no rain or snow. But soon enough, give it maybe t

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Water Play
I travel to Yosemite Valley on a regular basis to hike and to shoot photography. Sometimes when I'm not hiking I'll just sit and enjoy the surroundings. This is especially true while waiting for good lighting to capture some of the areas many landmarks.
That was the case on this day. I was sitting on the banks of the Merced River when I spotted this little sparkle. https://pixels.com/featured/water-play-bill-gallagher.html
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