[LRflex] Re: [Leica] Yosemite Mist Trail
- From: Bob Adler <rgacpa@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Leica Users Group <lug@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 2 Jun 2013 18:19:27 -0700
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@xxxxxxxxxxx> 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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