Yosemite Valley's Autumnal Canopy Sunburst

Sunlight bursts through the golden canopy of deciduous trees in Yosemite Valley, where a dusting of snow covers the ground.

October in Yosemite Valley, and the black oaks are at their peak, their leaves a brilliant gold against the clear blue sky. The sun was low enough to create a starburst effect as it shone through the branches.

Yosemite Valley, California