The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne

Mar Silva

The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne

The trail is on the right. Aren’t the colors of the river amazing !
The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne is the portion of the valley of the Tuolumne River in Yosemite National Park. As defined by the United States Geological Survey, it begins immediately below Tuolumne Meadows and ends immediately above Hetch Hetchy Valley.
The Tuolumne River runs as a somewhat wavy line from east to west. It originates in the high-altitude flatlands of Tuolumne Meadows, just west of the Sierra Nevada’s main divide.

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The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne  by Mar Silva
The Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne  by Mar Silva
  • Jen Davies

    Jen Davies

    beautiful capture!!! the colours are fantastic!!!!!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you so very much Jen!

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Just beautiful, what a magical world you visit!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you so much Stephen, I wish I could live every day in that magic!

  • Kimberley Davitt

    Kimberley Davitt

    wow

    wow

    wonderful image mar

    stunning

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much Kimberley!

  • Erick67

    Erick67

    I am so taking a vacation here. The opportunities are endless it seems and your landscape work inspires me tons. Love this Mar!!

    Erick

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks Erick…. I must warn you: Yosemite has stolen my heart and it just may steal yours, too.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    glorious colours in that river – stunningly beautiful!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much my friend.
    xxx
    Mar

  • Jay Ryser

    Jay Ryser

    Geez, I come home from work and look at a shot like this – yer killin’ me here. Must – escape – to mountains – now . . .

  • Mar Silva replied

    Wow- I feel the same about your images….wanna swap for a day or so?

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Stunning shot, wonderful area …

  • Mar Silva replied

    Big heart felt thanks Tom…. You are always so kind!

  • Curtiss Simpson

    Curtiss Simpson

    Yes the river first thing that caught my eye love the color and clarity of the river so pristine, beautiful !!!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Curtis, a million and one thanks!

  • hilarydougill

    hilarydougill

    Glorious!!!! Looks like a really good Oil Painting, wonderful. (I see there is a Native American on the top making smoke signals haha) Love this!!! hugs xxx

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks Hilary. I think you are right… to interpret… The smoke signal says “You are home”

  • cherokee

    cherokee

    Mar its beautiful beautiful beautiful. amazing colours and atmosphere :)

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    this is fantastic mar, such a place, no wonder they say its gods country there, just outstanding scenery

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much Dawn!

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    fabulous scenery and capture Mar-magical!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you so much Cheryl!

  • Nat Hall

    Nat Hall

    Oh wowowow!!! fantastic capture, Mar :)))

    N x

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks Dearest Nat!

  • mrscarlotta

    mrscarlotta

    Wow Mar, this is magic at its best, brilliant shot gorgeous xxx

  • Mar Silva replied

    Why thank you my Gorgeous friend xxx

  • MKWhite

    MKWhite

    Beautiful photograph :)

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much!

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Absolutely stunning, perfection!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Roy, thank you! It is such a beautiful place… The place where my heart is!

  • Rebecca Brann

    Rebecca Brann

    Fabulous!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much Rebecca! xxx

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott

    wonderful image

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you for those kind words!

  • Gabriele Swanson Photography

    Gabriele Swans...

    wonderful colors and image

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you Gabriele!

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Stunning, what beauty you have access to.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much Gwenda! My prayer is that my legs may take me through these trails for many more years to come!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    You know how I love canyons. This one is so beautiful. It couldn’t be more perfect, except for Seven Falls. Ony kidking. i love it, Mar.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much Lori! Someday we will go for a walk in a canyon…

  • Jay Ryser

    Jay Ryser

    As long as I get my Rockies back

  • Mar Silva replied

    Ha-- then it’s a deal :)

  • Mark Peterson

    Mark Peterson

    Very nice one here Maria, so beautiful and so inviting! Beautiful colors!

  • Stacy Rodriguez

    Stacy Rodriguez

    Just beautiful, love the colors in the water.:)

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Not at all Maria, I am very discriminate about my Watchlist. Only people who’s work I admire are there. You never disappoint, I love your work, it shows off the wonders of the high country and you have such a good eye for a shot.
    Tom

  • mrcool

    mrcool

    speechless!! wish i was with you :)

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much! I wish you were , too!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    That would be a gream come true, Mar.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Yes, I agree…it would…
    And dreams do come true!!!
    So I’ll just say “I can’t wait”

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    yes the colors of the river are awesome as well as how clear it is.love how it leads your eye into the mountains,excellent shot

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you so very much Sweet Gary!
    XOXOXO
    Mar

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    this is where i could sit in shade…and just dream on…beautiful colours u have captured…mar…...this must be into my favorites

  • VanSnuG

    VanSnuG

    WOW! Lovely and Majestic. Fave @ the 1st Sight.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Your my fave @ first sight :)

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    This angle is wonderful since it takes us from the riverbed up to the mountaintops. But more particularly I am captivated by the emerald green of the water. Magnificent!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much Joanne. Sometimes I wish I could scoop up the water, and in my hands it would be this beautiful color. Wouldn’t that be something :)

  • photosbylefty

    photosbylefty

    Spectacular, as is all of your shots Mar, how do you find the time to visit all of these beautiful places?

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much John! My love, Yosemite is 7 hours away. I only get to go there once every 4 months. 2 of those months for at least 10 days in her back country. 2 of those months is winter. Still the winter holds it’s own beauty. This year because of finding a new job I was deprived of one 10 day out…. And I can’t wait until September to get back there. Until the day I can move as close as I can there!

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    you are most welcome, hoping you have a little something with love sent from this side of the atlantic in your e-mail box hugs dawnxx

  • Mar Silva replied

    My dear friend, I got it and it is perfect. Sam will love it. After I print and hang it for her I will send you a picture …of your picture :)
    OOO XXX OOO

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Absolutely fantastic image Maria, fab capture, colour and view

  • djlampkins

    djlampkins

    Geez…. I don’t get this many comment in 2 weeks… you get all these in two hours… lol

    Wonderful shot with a super composition… the water is lovely… XXOO

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    aww that would be lovely,hang it for you too, it would please me lots, you really are a star, hee hee have i permission in the morning to let everyone know, i dont mind if you dont want me too, big big hugs dawn, give sam a hug from me, dawnxxx

  • Mar Silva replied

    I will give her a hug for you! Anything you do is alright with me!

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Wow, great capture !
    It must be delighted to life in such a beautiful area.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you so much Sylvia. When I can get up there I am in heaven!

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    hee hee now you will give me a big head soon, what am i saying i already have one with this infection in my face lol dont look like a beaver now only a hamster lol and give yourself a big hug too, you really have made my day, dawnxx

  • mikrin

    mikrin

    This view and scenery are just amazing!! Awesome capture Mar!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks for your kind words and always being so supportive!

  • CATNIPMEOW

    CATNIPMEOW

    Mar this is so perfect ! Everything is so gorgeous and the way you captured it is amazing…......

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    the stillness of this really speaks to my heart, mar…..the colors, the wonderful trees…..the perspective that the mountains bring….gorgeous shot, my friend….

  • joak

    joak

    fantastic mar what an amazing place …love it

  • Glenn-Patrick Ferguson

    Glenn-Patrick ...

    Beautiful.If I ever cover the rest of the ‘Dacks I might have to come here:)

  • Mar Silva replied

    Oh now I will have to look up Dacks…. It is something I should know…
    Thanks for the kind words!

  • Carol  Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    awsome !!!!!!stunning as always mar

  • Mar Silva replied

    A million thanks my friend!

  • Michele Duncan IPA

    Michele Duncan...

    Another stunning shot through your lens!

  • doorfrontphotos

    doorfrontphotos

    Beautiful shot Mar that really shows the changes in the eco levels in the mountains.

  • Glenn-Patrick Ferguson

    Glenn-Patrick ...

    Sorry-the Adirondack Mountains.The Dacks.

  • yodarien

    yodarien

    I love the play of space & depth in this pic…the way the river shapes the bank is so
    surreal and the colors are amazing…you have great eye for timing light and
    getting shots that show the beauty in depth and texture of nature.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Gorgeous Mar!

  • Nancy Polanski

    Nancy Polanski

    You’ve really done it this time! My heart is aching to be there!

  • lianne

    lianne

    Mar, my Lord, but this has to be the most stunning shot of all! What incredible beauty, what serenity, I want to just wade in the water and breathe this wonderful clear air. This is just simply breathtaking!

  • Lynn Bawden

    Lynn Bawden

    WOW!!! This is beautiful, Mar. You are quite a tease!!!...XXX…Lynn

  • janeymac

    janeymac

    so stunning!!!! great shot Mar! I love trees , so serene ! Jane xx

  • Rachel Counts

    Rachel Counts

    Now that’s another National Park I need to visit someday!!!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much! If you ever visit Yosemite you will love it!

  • Ellaine Walker

    Ellaine Walker

    this is BEAUTIFUL Mar! love the color of the water. i wish i was there :)

  • Mui-Ling Teh

    Mui-Ling Teh

    The river’s color is certainly lovely; and like how this is composed of radial strips of green and grey alternating.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Mui-Ling thank you so very much! This was one of my favorite spots on this hike!

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    another beautiful capture Mar.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much Sir Richard! xxx

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    awesome shot mar what a beautiful place

  • Andrew S

    Andrew S

    WOW!!!!!

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    This is just so incredibly beautiful that words are inadequate

  • Mar Silva replied

    Aww-thanks Jacqi!

  • stephfine

    stephfine

    Wow! This is one of your best shots Mar!! love it!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Hi Steph! Thanks a million! and10 :)

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    thank you for this respite of refreshing green ~ the colors of the water to the amazing rock framing it ~ just so serene & then the mountains to lift the eye and spirit ~ Mar the beauty you live and breathe in and bring back for us is such a gift ~ thank you my friend xxx

  • Rich Gale

    Rich Gale

    lovely image as has allready been said the river is just beautiful, super work.

    Rich.

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    Ohhhhhhhhh is this ever a GORGEOUS view!!! Absolutely breathtaking shot Mar!! :-))

  • Mundy Hackett

    Mundy Hackett

    beautiful scenery

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much Mundy!

  • Ranald

    Ranald

    Well Eilidh, abair sealladh brèagha!

    R.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Oh Georgie Boy…thank you so much!

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    I see this is on the 1st page of the Popular section,way to go Mar

  • elphonline

    elphonline

    What a beautiful place. wow

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you so very much!

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Those tree’s are just amazing,so tall and beautiful,lovely shot Mar

  • Rickncalif

    Rickncalif

    A wonderfully, magical spot in the Sierras…..you’ve captured it so very well.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thanks so much Rick! Yosemite’s High Sierra’s are my most favorite place to be in this world:)

  • Heath Holden

    Heath Holden

    Awesome!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you so much Heath! It’s an awesome place!

  • Olga

    Olga

    How majestic! My favorite place.

  • Mar Silva replied

    Olga, thank you so much! It’s my favorite place, too!

  • Northof40

    Northof40

    Boy how I wish I was there…... Very nice scene…. Was the water cold

  • Mar Silva replied

    Hi Steve, I wish I was there, too!!!
    The water was cold! I wouldn’t go swiming but I walked down the river!
    I’m not so brave as to jump into the cold water…no matter how hot I am :)

  • Northof40

    Northof40

    LOL I here U….. Nice work

  • ferndesign

    ferndesign

    stunning work

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    Gorgeous river and scenery.. really beautifully captured!

  • David Parkin

    David Parkin

    I would say that this one is definitely one of your best yet Maria, what do I like about it, well, everything.

  • webbie

    webbie

    Just beautiful…what elsie can any one say…great caputers:)

  • shadyuk

    shadyuk

    Absolutely Gorgeous, makes me want to go there!

  • George Lenz

    George Lenz

    yes the colors are amazing, Mar…. and you captured it at a perfect angle also… nice job..

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow the river colours are so beautiful ! wonderful landscape

  • Sparrowing

    Sparrowing

    Stunning view, wonderful capture.

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Beautiful

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you so very much!!!

  • safariboy

    safariboy

    beautiful colours in the water

  • Robin Smith

    Robin Smith

    great combination of forground, middle-distance, and the route through the pass, loverly tail/trail…..... Robin..

  • Jamie Lee

    Jamie Lee

    What a beautiful place and you have captured it excellently

  • Kathie Nichols

    Kathie Nichols

    Stunning photography Mar…...wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    outstanding capture Mar! just beautiful!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    So beautiful mar, Awesome.

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Very beautiful! Great photo! I love the green water!

  • pinkyjain

    pinkyjain

    Such remarkable beauty, so awesome Mar

  • Deborah  Allen

    Deborah Allen

    You my friend are so awesome, this photo is fabulous!!!

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    This is just stunning. Wonderful scenic.

  • Cornelia Togea

    Cornelia Togea

    wonderful nature and view.. great capture!

  • bamagirl38

    bamagirl38

    Superb capture !!!! So very beautiful !!!!!!

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    wow…this is beautiful!!!...how did I miss this one…

  • Christophe Testi

    Christophe Testi

    Beautiful shot, well done.

  • KristaLynn1807

    KristaLynn1807

    Spectacular Image Greatly Taken Good Job

  • Avril Brand

    Avril Brand

    Oh this is a beautiful photograph of a beautiful place. I want to walk in that stream!

  • gummyworldlover

    gummyworldlover

    Beautiful Landsacpe Shot!

  • Trifle

    Trifle

    This is a stunning shot. Your portfolio is just beautiful. Keep shooting!

  • Mar Silva replied

    Thank you so very much for such a great comment!
    XOXOXO
    Mar

  • metronomad

    metronomad

    i would love to go there. lovely.

  • sheena2015

    sheena2015

    Beautiful shot girl

  • mrscarlotta

    mrscarlotta

    My gorgeous women, how did I miss this, fav xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  • Mar Silva replied

    Lol… Your the best….
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  • mrscarlotta

    mrscarlotta

    OK, HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

  • EdgeOfReality

    EdgeOfReality

    Gorgeous colours and perspective in this beautiful capture, Mar.

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    oh how stunning Mar Silva :)

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    wonderful photo

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    Love the colour of that water Mar, gorgeous scene.

  • Samantha  Goode

    Samantha Goode

    beautiful capture – what a stunning place.

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    Excellent capture of a truly beautiful vista. Wonderful work, Mar.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    wonderful

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    This is absolutely Gorgeous Mar!!! What an INCREDIBLE view!!! :-))

  • Rany Lutz

    Rany Lutz

    Somehow I missed this one, Mar. A typically beautiful Sierra stream, gliding across solid granite. Super job on the comp.

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Absolutely amazing colour and beauty…....Superb

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