RAMPAGE IN YOSEMITE #4 [THE WHITEWATER]

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[Yosemite National Park, June 10, 2011]

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We were determined to reach the observation bridge near the base of Yosemite Falls, so we pressed on.

We were guided by the roar of thousands of gallons of water crashing every second on the rocks below. Normal conversation was not possible.

The Lower Fall came into view, and we could see the rising mist.

The “mist” was a furious deluge of freezing snowmelt that began its descent from the Upper Fall, 2,500 feet above. As we neared the Lower Fall, we were soaked.

The runoff created a river of whitewater (lower right).

It is little wonder that 12 to 15 people are killed in Yosemite every year. The historic snowmelt has already killed two tourists.

Under the circumstances we observed in Yosemite, an accidental fall into the roiling water would result in death by drowning or blunt force trauma.

The power of the current, the depth of the water, and the presence of jagged rocks are a lethal combination.

This is the last in the series. Thank you for your interest and, as always, thanks for stopping by!

(I am on the road for two weeks and will not always have Internet. I will catch up with your pix eventually!)

60 responses

Richard Knight added a link (19 Jun 2011):
Death in Yosemite . . . (www.sfgate.com)
JanElle gave props (19 Jun 2011):
One can barely imagine the sound that came with this.. what a splendid capture of this remarkable waterfall and the mist rising above it!! This is just incredibly beautiful, Richard..
Carol Holmes gave props (20 Jun 2011):
Spectacular views and images...how wonderful it must of been to actually be there to see it, hear it, and feel it!
elfriede fulda gave props (20 Jun 2011):
Thank you for sharing this fabulous adventure, your shots are amazing, this one is no exception !
Betty Maxey gave props (20 Jun 2011):
Wow, gorgeous shots. And as always such interesting narrative! Glad you are having a great time!!
Litz Go gave props (20 Jun 2011):
wow! wow! wow!!!!!!!
Litz Go gave props (20 Jun 2011):
favorite twice. How come they did not show the 2nd one?????
Litz Go gave props (20 Jun 2011):
fantastic!!!!
Andrea Petersen gave props (20 Jun 2011):
Beautiful clarity...It looks like you are putting your new camera to good use. Wonderful narrative and pictures.
Steve Baker gave props (20 Jun 2011):
Gerat shot(s), Dick.
Susan Littlefield gave props (20 Jun 2011):
Brilliant capture(s) of the power of these falls! Guess I'll put my barrel away for another year!
Anthony Cronin gave props (20 Jun 2011):
very acomplished work -- excellent
daniele castellucchio gave props (20 Jun 2011):
GREAT!!!
Nancy Richard gave props (20 Jun 2011):
This is absolutely AWESOME! Can't add anymore to that.
Sonia Adam Murray gave props (20 Jun 2011):
Thrilling!
Donna Mullins gave props (20 Jun 2011):
wonderful trio richard. beautiful photos!
Regenia Brabham gave props (20 Jun 2011):
I tried to leave a comment earlier but got knocked off line. I do love this series of shots. The tones and the power in these are fantastic!!!! Can you imagine being the first one to lay eyes on this forever ago?
Thad Zajdowicz gave props (20 Jun 2011):
Superb, Richard!
diana a gave props (20 Jun 2011):
awesome!!!!!
Suzanne McGeady said (20 Jun 2011):
Oh my goodness! Glad you were extra vigilant during your tramp, and observation of these thunderous wonders! This image is one of the best! Great comps, perfect light. Everything about them screams.... remarkable! Thank you for sharing your terrific adventure.
Deborah Downes gave props (21 Jun 2011):
Such an incredible series. Your narrative, as well as the images, put me right there. Thanks so much foir sharing.
James Pommerening gave props (21 Jun 2011):
Very nice!
peggy maguire said (21 Jun 2011):
Incredibly Dick,love the story.....Peggy
Rajeev Jadhav gave props (21 Jun 2011):
SUPERB !!!
Yasmina Baggili (Deleted) gave props (21 Jun 2011):
Incredible capture!!
Debrah Leonard (Deleted) gave props (21 Jun 2011):
The water and the air look so refreshing.
Gail Anderson gave props (21 Jun 2011):
this is my favorite of the series. Very powerful! can almost hear the thunder!!
Shirley Valencia said (21 Jun 2011):
Richard this is a great collage... I am always in awe at the beauty of our world........
Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (21 Jun 2011):
WoW, spectacular!
Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (21 Jun 2011):
I wish I could find a shot like the one on the left side, is so versatile for composites!
misha otaared gave props (22 Jun 2011):
a beautiful assemblage, richard -- i can almost feel the mist from all that falling water
Michael Lynch gave props (22 Jun 2011):
Cool shots and good to hear from you again, too!
Christopher J Chalk gave props (22 Jun 2011):
I don't know why you want to visit Australia when you have views like this, amazing images in this great collage Dick!
Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (22 Jun 2011):
Such indescribable power!! This is so breathtakingly beautiful! Great shots, Dick!
eithne mythen gave props (22 Jun 2011):
This is my favourite of the series, love the green trees against the grey might of the rock, wonderfully dramatic shot and your essay always transports me to the spot..
Maurie A gave props (22 Jun 2011):
What a magnificent sight!!! Thank you so much for "pressing" on to get to this spot!!! and again, your narrative "rocks" :~)
Niharika Sanyal gave props (23 Jun 2011):
Fantastic! So serene and beautiful in this shot and yet so turbulent in nature, I would love to visit here!
CJC gave props (24 Jun 2011):
Your landscape shots are beautiful!
Leslie Hunziker gave props (24 Jun 2011):
So powerful and beautiful. I'm always hypnotized by the powerful sound of water in nature, whether its falls like this or the crashing of waves against the Mendocino coastline. I love this.
Maria Mutch (Deleted) gave props (26 Jun 2011):
this is just spectacular --I love the almost-monochrome with that triangle of bright blue.
Iztok Urh gave props (27 Jun 2011):
Beautiful landscape!!
Saroj Swain gave props (27 Jun 2011):
great fall shot!!! Nice enviornment !!!
Sarah Springer (Deleted) gave props (27 Jun 2011):
You really captured the power and beauty of this wonder of nature
Tiia Vissak gave props (27 Jun 2011):
very beautiful!
Lanis Rossi gave props (28 Jun 2011):
Spectacular!
Cheryl Andrews gave props (28 Jun 2011):
Spectacular collage ... needs to be mounted and framed! Thanks for the link.
Brad Paro gave props (28 Jun 2011):
I agree with Cheryl!
Steven Schutz gave props (29 Jun 2011):
Ansel Adams..move over....stellar photography and narrative..
Linda Houghton gave props (1 Jul 2011):
Wow, I can hardly wait til we get to do this trip. We have it on our list of places to see.
Jüri Vissak gave props (3 Jul 2011):
Beautiful composition! Well done.
Roxana Brivent-Barnes said (4 Jul 2011):
Another look o this beauty!
Debbie Smartt gave props (4 Jul 2011):
I can't imagine the sound! Beautiful!
Mykola Swarnyk gave props (6 Jul 2011):
fantastic place!
Rajeev Jadhav gave props (9 Jul 2011):
Great and creative shot !!!!
Carlo Pagan gave props (9 Jul 2011):
Fantastic!!!
Merike Mäll gave props (14 Jul 2011):
väga hästi tehtud
tania medina gave props (25 Aug 2011):
Nature beauty! Great work.
Camil Seisanu gave props (2 Nov 2011):
wow, this is really fabulous !
Mark Orr gave props (6 Dec 2011):
New favorite...ha.....beautiful!
Bailey Cooper gave props (20 Dec 2011):
My son is a master guide and did some time at Yosemite. No longer able to survive within the national park system, he made a sharp left at healthcare. His photos of his time at Yosemite are as breathtaking.