[LRflex] Re: [Leica] Yosemite Mist Trail

Aram Langhans <leica_r8@xxxxxxxxxxx> · Sun, 2 Jun 2013 19:31:37 -0700

A few days before we got there last month, a 70+ year old man was swept over, 
but they think, from various clues, that it was intentional, according to one 
ranger and one talkative tram driver.  Last year we were there just after the 
three people were swept over.  Dangerous place to go for a swim, indeed.

Aram

From: Bob Adler 
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2013 6:19 PM
To: Leica Users Group 
Cc: lug ; Leica Reflex 
Subject: [LRflex] Re: [Leica] Yosemite Mist Trail

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

  "The Human Genome Project has proved Darwin more right than Darwin himself 
would ever have dared dream."   James D. Watson 

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