Mirror Lake ~ Yosemite National Park
Yosemite, California, USA
Taken April 2, 2009
As is; straight from the camera
Fuji Finpix S5700 S700
SP ~ Landscape
Mirror Lake is a historic landmark that will soon no longer exist. Not due to man alone. Mother Nature has decided this one herself. The hike to get to the lake has just as many beautiful stops along the way as the lake. Thank you for viewing. :)

4th Place


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Kate Adams
Beautiful capture Nancy!! – love the reflections, the water looks so calm.
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you Kate, it was so pretty in person, so sad it will soon no longer exist. :)
JamieGreen
A beautiful image
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Jamie. :)
phil decocco
nancy
a winner in any category!!!
phil
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so very much Phil. :)
Daniel J. McCa...
Brilliant capture, Nancy! Beautiful work!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much Daniel. So glad you like it. :)
Lisa Jones
Stunning my friend!
Nancy Chambers replied
You are so sweet my dear friend. :) Thank you so very very much!
lisamgerken
Nancy this is wonderful! Wow!
Lisa
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so very much Lisa. :)
mekea
HI Nancy! THis is a wonderful shot! Congrats on the feature! Bet this was beautiful in person….why isn’t it going to exist much longer?
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks Mekea….hope all is well with you and yours. It was so beautiful in person. Well, Mother Nature is changing it herself. The natural changes of the rocks. The boulders will evenutally fall and fill the lake. (that’s a condensced version) Sad but it is the way She works… :)
Sharon Mau
This is beautiful Nancy, congratulations on your feature in All Countries ~ Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so very very much Sharon. I am so thrilled and truly honored. :)
davidShandley
Hello Nancy,
I looked at this photgraph with surprise as I had read somewhere that Mirror Lake was no more, but after reading your comment it still just exists. We were there in 2001 and stood in the sand where Mirror Lake should have been, because of the drought it had vanished. Lovely shot I am very envious that you saw it in full bloom.
Nancy Chambers replied
Hi david, thanks so sorry about the delay in responding. You should try to go check it out again before it’s gone for good. Best time is April and May. :) Thanks for your nice comments. :)
joyousmoon
Beautiful image!! Congratulations on your feature!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much Pamela. I am a bit behind, so sorry for the delay in reponding to your very kind comment. :)
bigbear2311
Beautiful image and composition!!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much. Glad you like it. So sorry for the delay in repsonding. I do appreciate the lovely comments you leave. :)
Pamela Jayne S...
lovely capture!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Pamela. :)
Rany Lutz
Super composition!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you very much Rany. :)
E.R. Bazor
Wonderful shot!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks Estes…if you and Linda get the chance, be sure to go soon. It won’t be there much longer. Nature takes it’s course. :)
Lois Bryan
absolutely stunning … i had to come visit this one in full size!!!!! Congratulations again on your Feature!!!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Lois. :)
Ilan Cohen
I like the composition and the reflection. An amazing place. The picture makes most of the location.
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much! it is so stunning…. :)
Pamela Jayne S...
gorgeous colours and Capture Nancy :)
I hope you don’t mind – I have used this image as our next Challenge Avatar in the Lakes and Inland Waters Group :)
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much Pamela. Of course I don’t mind. I am honored. Thanks…can I still enter the challenge? With another photo? :)
Pamela Jayne S...
Of course you can still enter Nancy – with this image or another :)
Kerri Gallagher
This is just gorgeous Nancy good luck in the challenge you got my vote.
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Kerri….I placed in the top 10…woohoo!! :)
Sharon Mau
It is very beautiful Nancy, I love the bright cloud filled blue sky and the lovely reflections. Congratulations on your wonderful feature!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much Sharon. :)
E.R. Bazor
Beautiful shot!
Congratulations on the Feature!
What is the story on the lake disapearing.
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks Estes….well, seems as though Mother Nature is filling it in. Most of the park has huge boulders, and after reading all the parks plaques, etc. we learned so much. It’s such a wonderful history trip. Sad that the lake will soon be filled in, but Mother Nature has her reasons I suppose. :)
LindaJBazor
Wonderful photo!
Nancy Chambers replied
WOW, thanks so much Linda…I’m so honored. :)
Sandy (O'toole...
What a beautiful natural setting, great shot, gorgeous reflection captured…I love it…sandy
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much Sandy :) It’s so pretty in person. :)
Kate Purdy
Absolute perfection, love the sky in the water…beautiful work!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much Kate. :)
wayne51
Nancy that is beautifull. Well done. Wayne
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much Wayne. :)
ilpo laurila
Very beautiful reflection image.
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so very much! :)
Antonia Diewold
Peacefull.. Wish i could go there!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you Antonia…it is even more beautiful in person. I hope you get to go there soon. :)
Pamela Jayne S...
Congratulations on 4th Place
Nancy Chambers replied
WOW….WOW…..THANKS so much Pamela….how exciting. :)
garywallabr
Congratulations Nancy well deserved, should’ve been 1st place.
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Gary, what a nice thing to say! :)
Svetlana Sewell
Amazing view and great shot!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you Svetlana. :)
Fireman
Awesome View Nancy and great work with this capture
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much!!! So glad you like it. :)
Carol Berliner
Brilliant work I looooove it! pure magic! instant fav!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Carol, and thanks for the fav!!! :)
Virginia N. Fred
Beautiful capture Nancy
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Gina. :)
shellbee
superb capture Nancy!!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Shellbee, so glad you like it. :)
CraigsMom
Oh my, Nancy…this is spectacular!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much! :)
Michael Rucci
Outstanding all of our natural wonders are in peril you say not due to mans influance—but i beg to differ with you on this everything we do has an influance on the world around us so yes we are responsible not only for its demise but for tring to restore it as well
mike
Nancy Chambers replied
Yes, man does have a part, but Mother Nature is working her part as well. Nothing is being done to restore it. Eventually the lake with no longer exist. Thanks Mike. :)
Steve Buffington
Look at all those comments, the feature and the challenge top 10. Makes sense. Great capture Nance.—Steve
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Steve!! :)
So glad you like it. I was happy with this one. :)
karebare599
Beautiful! Love the composition!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much…so glad you like it. :)
Ginny York
This is just fabulous Nancy! Love the lighting anf the reflections are awesome! A fav!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Ginny. :)
Barbara Brown
Fabulous capture Nancy!!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much Barbara. :)
Tom Newman
Magnificent shot , beautiful reflections :-)
Nancy Chambers replied
Thank you so much Tom. :)
Tim Sanders
If one day it does not exist..At least you have this beautiful Image to look back on….well done
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks Tim, that’s exactly what I thought. So I’m going to treasure the shots I got. :)
Jeff Clark
A place I’ve always wanted to visit. Thanks for posting such a beautiful shot from there!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks Jeff, oh you should try to go if you get a chance. It is breath taking. :)
reflector
A magic location and a fantastic capture !
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks so much, it is magical thats for sure. :)
Esther's Art a...
That is absolutely beautiful and magnificient. What a magic place !!
Nancy Chambers replied
Thanks Esther, it is a magical place, the entire park is…everywhere you look there is something else to catch your eye, and take away your breath. :)
I’m making my reservations for next April this month. (yep, that far in advance if you want a good spot.) :)
Esther's Art a...
Wow, that sounds like great spot for a holiday and so magical !! April is just around the corner really ! Time goes so fast ;o))
Esther's Art a...
Nancy Chambers replied
You are so kind Esther. Thank you so very very much! :)
chijude
What a wonder Yosemite is! And this image really makes me pause and appreciate. Than you.
Nancy Chambers replied 14 days ago
It is a wonder isn’t it? Thanks so much! :)
Gail Mew 24 days ago
Wow! Congratulations for your challenges etc, just beautiful.
Nancy Chambers replied 14 days ago
Thanks so much Gail. :)
JessicaGillan 12 days ago
Wow this is magical! Stunning :D
Nancy Chambers replied 11 days ago
Thanks so much Jessica. :)
Julie Everhart 12 days ago
Stupendous Photography!
Nancy Chambers replied 11 days ago
Wow, thank you so much Julie. :)
phil decocco 12 days ago
nancy
fabulously done in every way. Quite a treat to see!
phil
Nancy Chambers replied 11 days ago
Thanks so much Phil, it is beautiful there. I can’t wait to return. :)
Jorey Kiva 9 days ago
Nancy Chambers replied 9 days ago
Wow, thank you so much Jorey, and the group Northern California….you have sure made my weekend end on a high note! Thank You!! :)