The Daily Populous Monday July 5th, 2021 evening edition
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CampsG on July 5th, 2021 at 12:29 UTC »

Add towering granite cliffs, a crazy tall waterfall, and a beautiful babbling forest creek together, then light it all with the first rays of sunlight and that's what morning in the Yosemite Valley is like. It's a spectacular combination, but the anticipation of sunrise made waiting for the light to reach the valley down from the cliff tops feel like forever. It was worth it when the light shone through the leaves and lit them in a golden glow, it was breathtaking to see the scene come together.

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altaltaltyaltalt on July 5th, 2021 at 12:49 UTC »

Great shot. How do you get the sun to make rays like that?

nycola on July 5th, 2021 at 15:10 UTC »

For anyone who has never been to Yosemite, you should put it on your bucket list. I went to a wedding in California about 20 years ago and while we were out there we decided to make it a mini vacation and spend a few nights in Yosemite in a cabin. The entire park is just beyond breathtaking. We went in the summer and the lazy river ride in the glacial waters was beyond refreshing. My only regret was the digital cameras at the time simply could not capture the stunningness of the views themselves.

10/10 - one of the most beautiful places on earth.