Merced River Reflects Yosemite Peaks

The Merced River perfectly reflects the snow-dusted granite peaks and trees of Yosemite Valley in winter.

January in Yosemite Valley, and the Merced River was running high enough to create mirror reflections of the surrounding peaks. The snow was fresh from an overnight storm, dusting the granite faces and the pines along the riverbank.

Yosemite Valley, California · 2016