Reflections of Yosemite Falls

Lynn Bauer

Reflections of Yosemite Falls

Early, on a beautifully still morning, I was able to get a perfect reflection of Upper Yosemite Falls on the Merced River.

Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200 VR lens

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Second Place Winner & Featured Picture: ALL COUNTRIED~ WETLANDS, PONDS , LAKES AND RIVERS “Calm as the Mirror” Challenge – Aug. 2009




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Reflections of Yosemite Falls by Lynn Bauer
Reflections of Yosemite Falls by Lynn Bauer
  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    WOW!!!....................super image

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    amazing image
    wow!

  • stephaniek

    stephaniek

    Stunning photo!!

  • KENDALL EUTEMEY

    KENDALL EUTEMEY

    Wow! Your portfolio is fantastic!

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    LOVE LOVE LOVE this magical shot!!!!! Soooo happy to see it here, hon!!!!!

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Beautiful!

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Absolutely WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!

  • yankeegrl99

    yankeegrl99

    Love the reflection and the crispness of the shot!

  • pattihaskins

    pattihaskins

    Great reflections ,I like the way you caught a slightly different take of the falls in the background.

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, once again!

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Great reflection

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Loved Yosemite and this is outstanding – what a capture – stunning – reflections perfect . Just a wow! Liz

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    WOW, wonderful colors and the scenery is just beautiful!!! Amazing shot!!! Very well done. Brendan

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    The best Yosemite shot I have ever seen !

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much for your help with displaying my photos…and for this wonderful comment! Considering all the gorgeous Yosemite shots out there, I am truly humbled by your compliment!!!

  • Anibal

    Anibal

    now that is one perfect reflection.. two thumbs up!!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Oh,what a beautiful capture!

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    WOW! Perfect is right!

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    THE COLORS AND THE REFLECTION ON THIS ARE AMAZING ! NICE WORK.

  • Lynn Bauer

    Lynn Bauer

    Thanks, Mick!

  • Matthew Scotland

    Matthew Scotland

    unbelievable beauty, what a place

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    You’re right…there is no place like Yosemite! Thanks for visiting!

  • Stephen Vecchiotti

    Stephen Vecchi...

    This is a great shot…..there have been thousands of shots taken of this view but this one really stands out. Great job!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Wow…thank you, Stephen! You are right…this is definitely one of the most photographed places on earth! So, your comment really means a lot to me! Thanks, again!!! :-)

  • kozmix

    kozmix

    What a great landscape and a marvellous photo!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • Joanne Coyle

    Joanne Coyle

    Lynn this is outstandingly beautiful! Joanne ;)

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Wow…thank you so much!

  • Lynda Kerr

    Lynda Kerr

    Just spending some lovely time browsing thru your gallery. WOW your reflections are stunning! (I love reflections) and your wildflowers are just to live(pun) for too! Lynda.

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much! I LOVE reflections, too!! I’m in the process of adding some new wildflower photos from Colorado. Put one up last night & plan to add more later today.
    , if you’re interested. Thanks for visiting!!!

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    AWESOME!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thans you!

  • Visual   Inspirations

    Visual Inspi...

    gorgeous! ;-) rhonda

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, Rhonda!!!

  • Miraart

    Miraart

    So clear and pure image!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you!!!

  • Dayonda

    Dayonda

    This is drop-dead beautiful!

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Oh my, it wouldn’t really matter how you viewed this photo, they are both almost equal, what gorgeous reflections and scenery!

  • MelanieSpeaks

    MelanieSpeaks

    Perfection…I love your work…such beauty…Melanie

  • Iain Mavin

    Iain Mavin

    Stunning !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you!

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    Congratulations on this feature too Lynn!!! Amazing capture! Beautiful reflection, colours and sooo crispy!!!! well done…

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, Rosy! Been out of town for 4 days & just getting back into the swing of things! Thanks for the note on the feature!!!

  • Bruce  Dickson

    Bruce Dickson

    Great image

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you!

  • John Dekker

    John Dekker

    stunning, outstanding, and any other superlative you can think of…..just wonderful use of color, composition and light, fantastic image

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    WOW!!! Thank you so much for the stunning comment!!!

  • Donald Duck

    Donald Duck

    An absolutly stunning capture

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks so much, Mr Duck!!! :-))))))))))))

  • David Iori

    David Iori

    stunning capture, amazing image

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, David!!!

  • Mark Gardner

    Mark Gardner

    unbelievable reflections !!!! Splendid shot

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Congratulations on being in the first 10 with this glorious and wonderful photograph. Happy dance to you out of Afric!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, Sandra!!! I*’m sorry for not responding sooner, but somehow, I didn’t see this message until now!!! I appreciate so much that you took the time to write!!!!! (Still Happy Dancing here in California!!!) :-)))))

  • steveberlin

    steveberlin

    This is truly one of the best shots I have ever seen on these falls.. I have gone there like 10 times and spent hours trying for good shots.. This blows away anything I have ever done.. Amazing shot.. Instant fav for me :)

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    WOW!!!! Thank you soooo much, Steve!!!!! I’ve been there a number of times, too, and I was thrilled to get this shot!!! Early morning…in the bridge area on the far side of Cook’s Meadow (at least, I think it’s Cook’s Meadow!!!) We had the place to ourselves for quite a while…it was AMAZING! Then…a ton of photographers swooped in!!! Hope you have a chance to get the shot you are looking for!!!!! Blessings, Lynn

  • monaiman

    monaiman

    What a magical scenery! MAGNIFICENT SHOT !!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    AGAIN on your feature!!! so pleased for you Lynn :o))

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    THANKS, ROSY!!!!! (I love your little “decorations!” Haven’t been able to figure out how you do it…but it sure adds a lot to the “landscape!!!”) Thanks for all your encouragement!!!!

  • Angela Harburn

    Angela Harburn

    This is breathtakingly beautiful! x

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you soo much, Angela!!

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Amazy, how good picture, reflection, colors everything. Congrats for the feature

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you very much!!! :-)))))

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful image! Congratulations on your feature! :D

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, Evita!!!

  • Stzar

    Stzar

    omg !! You have captured this most excellently !!
    what a beautiful and breathtaking image

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you very much! (Sorry I missed this comment when you first posted it!)

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Superb reflections …

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you!!!

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Gorgeous! very beautiful!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • Jolie

    Jolie

    what a beautiful overall composition and such an amazing reflection!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, Jolie!!!

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    Beautiful!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, Pamela!

  • Randall Scholten

    Randall Scholten

    Unparalleled beauty captured here! Certainly professional quality!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Wow…thank you so much!

  • Amanda White

    Amanda White

    Just beautiful!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, Amanda! :-)))

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    congratulations on your feature Lynn, what a gorgeous image!!

  • E.R. Bazor

    E.R. Bazor

    As they say on here…instant favorite!!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, E.R.!!!

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Congrats on your featured work. This is gorgeous reflection, great composition and light capture. Well deserved feature

  • Lynn Bauer

    Lynn Bauer

    Thank you, Meeli!!!

  • E.R. Bazor

    E.R. Bazor


    Love it!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, E.R.!!!!! I had such a good time taking this photo…I’m really glad you like it!!!

  • Tim Sanders

    Tim Sanders

    Fantastic Image the reflections and colors are awesome…....
    Tim

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, Tim!!! It was definitely a beautiful morning!!!

  • KasRybka

    KasRybka

    really stunning !!! so crisp and perfectly captured !

  • sharon wingard

    sharon wingard

    WOW!!!!!! you have just blown me away what a great photo well done

  • Killntyme

    Killntyme

    Great shot and great gallery, you have so many great shots….

  • Erwin G. Kotzab

    Erwin G. Kotzab

    Wonderful, I like your series about Yosemite.

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    Wow, an amazing place!

  • CherylBee

    CherylBee

    This is gorgeous. What time of year did you capture this? I’m thinking of planning a trip their this summer. Any tips would be great!!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Hi Cheryl! This photo was taken in May of 2008. We were up for sunrise & situated near the bridge/campgrounds in front of the meadow. It didn’t take long before the shore was lined with photographers, so the early start really paid off! The falls will be flowing in full right now, and will be tapering off over the course of the summer, so the earlier you go, the better. Some of the falls have completely dried up by late summer/early fall. Good luck! Yosemite is a great place to visit…any time of year!!!

  • CherylBee

    CherylBee

    Thanks so much! I’m planning for early June, so hopefully it won’t be too crowded! I appreciate the tips.

  • arvyart

    arvyart

    The place is amazing! The capture of the mirror clear reflection is not less amazing too! Congrats on your wel deserved features!

  • David  Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    exceptional image, well done
    Davo

  • John  Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Beautiful photograph Lynn! Stunningly beautiful, so serene!!

  • smallfox

    smallfox

    So very beautiful! This is the sort of world I want to live in. Fantastic shot in every way.

  • Simmone

    Simmone

    Wow, outstanding image!

  • cornelius b o'reilly

    cornelius b o'...

    sometimes you see heaven on earth, this is one of those places

  • Donna Ridgway

    Donna Ridgway

    This is wonderful, so beautiful it takes your breath away.

  • Tamara Cornell

    Tamara Cornell

    stunning. seems like the ultimate place for tranquility! well done :)

  • Eivor Kuchta

    Eivor Kuchta

    What a perfect reflection!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, Eivor! I have to admit that I was thrilled to be able to get this shot!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Wow – - – this is gorgeous!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, Lori! It was so pretty, it was unbelievable!!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    fantastic

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you!!

  • Richard G Witham

    Richard G Witham

    Stunning! Fantastic clarity and color.

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, Richard!

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    fanstastic

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, Luda!!

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Brilliant work, you should be totally proud of this !! – Colin

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks so much, Colin! I am thrilled with how this one turned out!

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Absolutely beautiful!! One of the best Yosemite shots I’ve seen!!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you very much! Your words mean a lot to me!

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Wow – breathtaking scenery captured beautifully!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • Fiona Kersey

    Fiona Kersey

    oh my!!! this is just gorgeous….one day I will get over to see your gorgeous country, but in the meantime thanks for sharing it on here :-)

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, Fiona!! If you get over here, please make sure you get to Yosemite…it really is amazing there!!!

  • Heabar

    Heabar

    Wonderful capture Lynn i just love it !!!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you sooooo much!!!!

  • Blair Wainman

    Blair Wainman

    Congratulations Lynn on an excellent placement in the calm as a mirror challenge!! I had voted for this one!!! (Just curious to know how many votes you got!)

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Hi Blair! Thank you so much for your congratulations! I hadn’t even realized that I had placed 2nd, until I saw the notes from you and Vickie!! I had to go & check the votes to answer your question…I received 7 votes. (It would be kind of fun to see the numbers if they did something like this in WS!!) Anyways, thanks for the heads-up on this!! Hope you’re having a great night!!

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    Oh Lynn, Congratulations on your second place win with this stunning photo,,,,,,,,,this should be the winner my friend,,,,,,you got my vote too…...you are a #1 winner in my eyes!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Vickie…thank you so much for this sweet note!! You’re too good to me! (But, I sure do appreciate it!!!) Your vote of confidence means more than you will ever know!!

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Simply superb

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, Travis!!

  • Veikko  Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    BIG CONGRATS on your Top Ten finish in the ‘Calm As The Mirror’ challenge!
    Congratulations, this work has been featured in the group All Countries ~ Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, Veikko!!! This is wonderful news! :-)

  • Gary Heald

    Gary Heald

    really fantastic photo. Excellent capture

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, Gary!!!

  • Debbie Roelle

    Debbie Roelle

    What an amazing image the view is amazing WOW!!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, Debbie! I’m glad I got the shot, because it’s a view I don’t want to ever forget!!

  • Terry Everson

    Terry Everson

    A very impressive image. You should be proud of this it has all the elements of an exceptional landscape

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, Terry, for you kind and encouraging words!!

  • PhotosEcosse

    PhotosEcosse

    THAT is what I call a GOOD shot – well done !!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Wow…thank you very much!!!

  • Lyn  Thom

    Lyn Thom

    Wow, this is an unbelieveably beautiful image, stunning.

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you…so glad you like it!!

  • Ray Mosteller

    Ray Mosteller

    This is Stunning! with a capital S. One of the best pictures I have ever seen.

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, Ray! What a compliment!!!

  • Terence Russell

    Terence Russell

    Fabulous. We spent three days in Yosemite and never caught a scene as beautiful as this.

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, Terence! I guess we managed to be at the right place, at the right time!! We’ve been to Yosemite a number of times, but always just for the day. I’d love to be able to stay there! It must be amazing to start and end you day in such a magnificent place!!

  • Derek Fogg

    Derek Fogg

    Great image very eye catching colours and reflections

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you much, Derek!

  • paolo1955

    paolo1955

    Hats off to a stunning photo !Hats off to a stunning photo !

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, Paolo!!!

  • gregsmith

    gregsmith

    you have a great eye Lynn. This is a classic reflection photo. Impressive, Greg.

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, Greg. Appreciate it!!

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Absolutely amazing!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, Karen!!

  • David  Hibberd

    David Hibberd

    It’s been a real pleasure viewing your beautiful image. Thank you for sharing.
    Davo

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, Davo! It is my pleasure to share it!!

  • Che Dean

    Che Dean

    Fantastic shot, very well done!!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    Wow, what a brilliant highlight!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fav!!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you!!

  • gerrardt

    gerrardt

    this is so beautiful..!!..i could stare at it for hours and come back feeling brand spankin’ new!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much! What a compliment!!

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    I love this, this is brilliant.
    This shot defines perfectly the sort of place that makes me want to just ….sit …...think…... relax….... breathe….... be.

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, Garth! That is exactly the feeling that I had when I was there! I’m glad it came across in the photo!!

  • Judy Grant

    Judy Grant

    Fabulous Image!!!:)

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks so much, Judy!!!

  • Jason Asher

    Jason Asher

    Truly beautiful scene Lynn, great composition and colors, I love the reflections on the water, and I LOVE how the waterfall is only a small part of the scene – it really emphasizes how “big” these places feel once your there – something that I find alot of photographs often have hard time expressing due to having too close a focus on, in this case, the waterfall itself. ANYWAY, great work!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Jason, thank you so much for such a thoughtful message! This scene has been shot a million times, so I’m glad that you found something unique in the way that I shot it!!! You made my day!!!

  • Jason Asher

    Jason Asher

    You’ve made mine too Lynn, it’s a beautiful image :)

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk

    oh wowow…exceptional….

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Incredible! Thank you soooo much!!! :-)

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Out of this world..

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, Jason! All of Yosemite is completely “out of this world!!!”

  • carlosramos

    carlosramos

    Absolutely Fantastic !!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much, Carlos!!

  • Ken Fortie

    Ken Fortie

    WOW, WOW, WOW… Amazing!!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Much appreciated, Ken! :-)

  • Jason Connolly
  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Sorry for taking so long in thanking you, Jason, but I truly do appreciate the feature!!!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    exceptionally beautifully captured and makes an outstanding feature! well done indeed!
    :))

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks, Maggie!! So nice of you!!

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    It´s a wonderful photo, I really love it!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you so much!!

  • Jann Ashworth

    Jann Ashworth

    Instant favourite! It simply jumps off the screen! Was “magnificent” used in any comment so far? It should be, so here it is :)

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thanks so much, Jann! Magnificent is a wonderful word…I’ll take it!! Much appreciated!!! :-)

  • Jeannie Peters

    Jeannie Peters

    breath taking beautiful!!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, Jeannie!!

  • PhotosByG

    PhotosByG

    Congratulations! Your photo has been featured in “A View somewhere ….”
    This photo was chosen because it was of a very high quality and it captured exactly the sort of work we are looking for in this group.
    Please keep up the great work and we hope you continue to add more of your excellent photographs to this group.

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, once again, G!! Appreciate it so much!!

  • Mariann Rea

    Mariann Rea

    This is an amazing sight!

  • Lynn Bauer replied

    Thank you, Mariann!!

  • alucinari

    alucinari

    OUTSTANDING shot!

  • almeidacoval

    almeidacoval

    absolute superb indeed..

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images

    Magnificent!!! instant favorite

  • Dave  Corn

    Dave Corn

    Stunning and breathtaking…....Over The Top Photography!!

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    WOW!!! Absolutely stunning!!!!

  • Naveen Sharma

    Naveen Sharma

    wow mind blowing capture

  • kkphoto1

    kkphoto1

    This just takes ones breath away! It’s so beautiful—the perfect photo!!!

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...


    as chosen by “Shaun Whiteman”:http://www.redbubble.com/people/shaunw for the group :)

    Also congrats as you are now our latest

    20th October ‘09

  • red addiction

    red addiction

    gorgeous shot!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Sublime…congrats on the very well deserved ‘image of the week’ selection!

  • Harry Oldmeadow

    Harry Oldmeadow

    Magnificent! Smashingly good! A complete knock-out! (you will surmise that I like this a lot Lynn!)

  • Teresa Zieba

    Teresa Zieba

    Another spectacular image Lynn. Absolutely incredible. Congrats on all your well deserved features.

  • Carlie Hensley

    Carlie Hensley

    WOW!!!!!!!

  • Ian Cox

    Ian Cox

    So surreal! perfect reflextions amazing shot Lynn…

  • stevendesiow

    stevendesiow about 18 hours ago

    The veiw is spectacular and the color is superb. Lynn, please consider to clone out the leaf in the foreground and I think it will be perfect. Just my 2 cents.

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