A classic example of Art Imitating Life
No photo can do justice to the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Yosemite Valley after a fresh drop of snow. The park was so vacant, we often drove or walked alone with nobody in sight (beyond the scattering of a few other guests). It was spectacular. We were fortunate enough to have gotten in right after a storm, to have next to nobody there, to get a room with an unbelievable view, to enjoy great food, and to witness something that was so pristine and evocative of so much wonder. The sunrise lit up the tops of the valley. The powder on the trees began being warmed by the sun, releasing fine particles flowing downwards in scattered light patterns of mist. Paths lead through a panoramic vista of bark, green leaves, white snow, and blue sky. It felt like a living, breathing Christmas card scene. And it pretty much was just that. We had a wonderful evening and morning, a casual, relaxing drive home, and another great bonding experience and memory to add to our collection.