El Capitan and its reflection in Merced river during sunset

El Capitan and its reflection on Merced river during sunset. Along Merced river, there are a few vintage points to view El Capitan in various seasons. These locations are hard to get to. This is a view of El Capitan and its reflection in Merced River.

Yosemite Valley in early winter, and the first snows have dusted the banks of the Merced. El Capitan was catching the last light of day, and the reflection was almost as bright as the cliff itself.

Yosemite Valley, California