Submitted by EnvironmentalAd6774 t3_112i71t in EarthPorn
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No-Cat-7269 t1_j8kt45g wrote
Absolutely amazing! How did you make this shot?
EnvironmentalAd6774 OP t1_j8ktj0q wrote
Firstly, thank you.
Secondly, with a little bit of know how and a lot of luck. Firefalls ( Horsetail Falls ) is a section of granite on the east side of El Capitan in Yosemite. In February for a few weeks each year the sun hits this part of the wall just right. Now of course you need a waterfall so that means there needs to be plenty of snowmelt or precipitation and it has to be a clear sunny day and warm enough not to freeze. Otherwise, get your reservations make the trek and find the spot and the rest is easy!
Main-Substance5859 t1_j9bjot7 wrote
Thanks ! I'm here now. Is there an optimal viewing spot ? Looks like all the pics I've seen are from the same angle. Hope to hear from you !
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Strain_Double t1_j8lwjrx wrote
Cool picture! Did you have reservation (7day pass) ? If so, can you tell me if i can enter on any day with the pass? Or do i need to enter on the first day of the pass?
EnvironmentalAd6774 OP t1_j8mdwto wrote
Yup! My reservation was for the 11th and it’s good until the 18th. Obviously weekdays are going to be less people but it all depends on the forecast to be sure it’s going to happen. Honestly they’ve mitigated things so well that even if it’s packed it will be fine.
Think_Ad_548 t1_j8nsx3y wrote
Visiting CA and Yosemite from NJ. Anyone has a pass for 17th that you can share. Will paypal you. Thanks!
macross1984 t1_j8kbji8 wrote
Nature's eye candy. That is very nice shot.