Yosemite National Park — George Labaria Photography

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park feels like my second home. I find myself returning nearly every weekend. As the crown jewel of the Sierra Nevada, Yosemite captivates me with its majestic granite cliffs and breathtaking alpine terrain. No matter how many times I visit, the awe-inspiring beauty of this park never ceases to inspire me. If I can choose one place to photograph for the rest of my life, it would be Yosemite National Park.

“It was like lying in a great solemn cathedral, far vaster and more beautiful than any built by the hand of man.”

— Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, after camping in Yosemite National Park in 1903

Solitary Sentinel of Tenaya Canyon
Perched precariously on the rugged, glaciated cliffs of Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite National Park, a lone tree stands as a solitary sentinel against the vast, dramatic backdrop of nature's grandeur. Captured with a te

Autumn's Embrace in Yosemite Valley

Nestled in the heart of Yosemite Valley, this breathtaking scene captures the serene beauty of the Merced River as it winds gracefully in an S curve, pointing towards the majestic El Capitan formation in the backg

Resilience
Amidst Granite Giants: A resilient bonsai tree, weathered by the elements, stands defiantly in the cracks of Yosemite’s high country granite. Glacial erratics dot the landscape, while the Cathedral Range looms in the background, framed by

Blooming Lupine and the setting sun in Yosemite National Park

Merced River Canyon

Merced River Canyon

El Capitan with the Merced River and Dogwood blooms during Spring in Yosemite Valley

Spring sunlight cuts across the Bridalveil Fall and the Cathedral Rocks and Spires during sunset as seen from Tunnel View

Wildflowers in the Tuolumne Meadows high country in Yosemite National Park

Sunset light sweeps across the Yosemite Valley floor, spotlighting Bridalveil Fall perfectly while storm clouds gather in the distance over Clouds Rest and Half Dome

Storm clouds gather around the Kuna Crest (elv 12,170 ft) with a rainbow. But don't be fooled by the beauty. This was part of a major lighting barrage all over California. Within a 72 hour period, there were nearly 11,000 lghting strikes across th