Photo of the Day: Tuolumne Meadows by Sathish J
Today’s Photo of the Day is a beautiful shot of Lembert Dome in Tuolumne Meadows by Sathish J on Flickr. Here is what Sathish had to say about his photo:
“Another gem in Yosemite is the Tuolumne Meadows and the Tioga Pass Area.
Not oft visited by the populace jostling for space in the crowded valley, the Tuolumne Meadows is a haven during the summer time where the wide open space of lush green meadows and the gentle Tuolumne river meandering through can provide for many a calming moment.
And the somewhat frequent afternoon thunderstorms set stage for some wonderful sunsets in the meadow.
Here is one such example - taken from near the Tuolumne Meadows Campground looking at a reflection of Lembert dome on a calm section of the river during a beautiful sunset.
It was bliss.
Inspite of the hundreds of mosquitoes haranguing me.
Inspite of my aching calves after having done a 14.5 mile hike to Clouds Rest
Inspite of the cold and dry weather which I was not exactly prepared for….Oh, how I wish I could go back there.”
Great shot. Nicely done.
Photo by Sathish J via Flickr.
For a little over 30 years now I've enjoyed hiking, backpacking, fishing, photographing and exploring Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada. Yosemite Blog presents me with the opportunity to share, with you, the beauty and the grandeur of Yosemite and the High Sierra. Read the 
July 17th, 2008 11:18
Well, I am heading there in a couple of weeks, with the hope of getting a walk-in. Lets see how that goes.
The best part about that trip where I got this shot - I got stuck in a hailstorm the next day….