Comments on: News From Yosemite Valley

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:09:05 +0000

Congrats on your photo, that’s awesome.
But, the YI instructors are not saints AT ALL. I worked at the ice rink for 2 winters, and the YI kids invaded us like the Marines going into Fallujah. The instructors were like Blackwater mercenaries. A few of ‘em were cool, but the rest had that Bush/Cheney attitude.
OK, I feel better now, thanks. Sue me later.

By: Edie

Edie — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:55:23 +0000

Hi, Karen! IMO, the best place to film or photograph Horsetail Falls is the El Capitan Picnic area. Because Northside Drive is closed from Camp 4 to the El Capitan crossover, you will have to drive along Southside Drive, park near the crossover, and walk a pleasant one mile to the picnic area. There are a few spots on Southside drive, but they just can’t compare to the vista at the picnic area.

I plan on hauling a bag of charcoal out with me to have a place to warm up and heat some coffee; They have standing grills in the picnic area. Be sure to stop by and say hi!

You can learn more about Horsetail Falls over on my blog;
Here’s the first installment: http://littleredtent.net/LRTblog/?p=51

Best of luck,
Edie

By: Chuck

Chuck — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:00:34 +0000

Your writing really makes me feel the “warp and woof” of the place. Like Steve, above, said, “Thanks for this and congrats on the photo.!”

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:02:14 +0000

Forgive me if I’m doing this wrong (asking a question) - this is my first time. I’m coming to Yosemite mid-Feb and wanted to film the Horsetail Falls shot. Did you find a suitable alternative location on Southside drive? And, if so, where? This is my first time in Yosemite in the winter and would love any winter photo tips. Thanks so much.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:38:52 +0000

Thanks Edie for all of this. And congratulations on your photograph (They’re all great!).