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Yosemite, May 2010

On May 15, 2010 we took a day trip to Yosemite. From where we live, we normally come in highway 120 (the "Big Oak Flat" entrance), but our goal this day was to come up highway 140 along the Merced River to enjoy the spring water flow down the river. We weren't disappointed with our views. Once reaching the valley, we stopped by a couple of the traditional viewpoints, including a sack dinner at Tunnel View.
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"A Raging River" sign discussing the 1997 flood damage to the road. Seen at a turnout by the Merced River on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 28mm f14 1/320s ISO100
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"A Raging River" sign discussing the 1997 flood damage to the road. Seen at a turnout by the Merced River on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)
EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 28mm f14 1/320s ISO100

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  • White water rushing down the boulder-strewn Merced River canyon. Seen from a turnout on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 22mm f11 1/250s ISO100
  • White water rushing down the boulder-strewn Merced River canyon with trees & cloudy sky. Seen from a turnout on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 30mm f11 1/250s ISO100
  • "A Route For All Seasons" sign describing the El Portal Road. Seen at a turnout by the Merced River on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 26mm f14 1/320s ISO100
  • "A Raging River" sign discussing the 1997 flood damage to the road. Seen at a turnout by the Merced River on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 28mm f14 1/320s ISO100
  • White water rushing down the boulder-strewn Merced River canyon. Seen from a turnout on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 17mm f11 1/250s ISO100
  • White water rushing down the boulder-strewn Merced River canyon. Seen from a turnout on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 59mm f11 1/250s ISO100
  • White water rushing down the Merced River. Seen from a turnout on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 35mm f13 1/250s ISO100
  • Purple lupine in front of white granite boulders in the dark green Merced River. Seen at a turnout (the 2nd we stopped at) by the Merced River on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 28mm f9 1/125s ISO100
  • White water rapids rushing by granite boulders in the Merced River canyon with clouds and some blue sky. Seen at a turnout (the 2nd we stopped at) by the Merced River on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 30mm f10 1/250s ISO160
  • White water rapids rushing by granite boulders in the Merced River canyon with clouds and some blue sky. Seen at a turnout (the 2nd we stopped at) by the Merced River on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 22mm f11 1/250s ISO160
  • The dark waters of the Merced River flowing by white granite boulders. Seen at a turnout (the 2nd we stopped at) by the Merced River on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 26mm f11 1/250s ISO160
  • The dark waters of the Merced River flowing by white granite boulders in the forested canyon against a blue sky with white clouds. Seen at a turnout (the 2nd we stopped at) by the Merced River on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 24mm f11 1/250s ISO160
  • Granite cliff against a blue sky dappled with clouds. Seen at a turnout (the 2nd we stopped at) by the Merced River on El Portal Road (highway 140) (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 24mm f10 1/200s ISO160
  • The mini water falls and cascades of Fern Spring. (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 26mm f6.3 1/15s ISO100
  • The mini water falls and cascades of Fern Spring. (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 26mm f6.3 1/15s ISO200
  • Bridalveil Fall with foreground trees against blue sky dappled with clouds. Seen at the turnout on Southside Drive north of Bridalveil Fall (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 53mm f10 1/200s ISO100
  • Bridalveil Fall and Leaning Tower (right) with foreground trees against blue sky dappled with clouds. Seen at the turnout on Southside Drive north of Bridalveil Fall (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 30mm f10 1/200s ISO100
  • Ribbon Fall against mostly blue sky. Seen at the turnout on Southside Drive north of Bridalveil Fall (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 47mm f8 1/100s ISO100
  • Ribbon Fall against mostly blue sky. Seen at the turnout on Southside Drive north of Bridalveil Fall (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 76mm f8 1/160s ISO100
  • El Capitan against a blue partly cloudy sky, with some cloud shadows on its face. Seen at the turnout on Southside Drive north of Bridalveil Fall (5/15/2010, Yosemite NP)<br /> EF-S17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM @ 28mm f9 1/160s ISO100
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