Idaho Exposure

Hiking, Climbing, Backpacking, Snowshoeing, Backcountry Skiing. Photos by Thomas Oetzell; idahoexposure.com

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IMG_4812.JPG4 viewsFlowers and Nevada Falls.Oct 07, 2013
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IMG_4811.JPG4 viewsFlowers, Liberty Cap, and Nevada Falls.Oct 07, 2013
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IMG_4806.JPG3 viewsThe back of Half Dome, Liberty Cap, and Nevada Falls from the John Muir Trail.Oct 07, 2013
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IMG_4805.JPG3 viewsFlower and Nevada Falls.Oct 07, 2013
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IMG_4802.JPG3 viewsThe Professor sees a photo opportunity in the mist, compliments of Nevada Falls.Oct 07, 2013
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IMG_4799.JPG4 viewsWe took a short cut trail just above Vernal Falls that joins the John Muir Trail above the worst section of tedious switchbacks. Clouds of spray from Nevada Falls rain on the trail, backlit by the setting sun.Oct 07, 2013
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IMG_4797.JPG2 viewsThe "Mist Trail" is best early in the season. It can drench hikers, but is usually welcomed by those ascending the steep rock steps on a warm day. As long as I can remember, I have always seen a rainbow here. This photo is on our return trip, after our whirlwind tour on the Valley floor. a little over 5 hours after the previous photo was taken. Low angle frontal light intensifies the rainbow and the green grass. I didn't end up taking any photos from the Valley floor!Oct 07, 2013
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IMG_4790.JPG1 viewsAs long as sufficient water pours over Vernal Falls, and the sun is shining, the rainbow is always present.Oct 07, 2013
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IMG_4788.JPG1 viewsVernal Falls from the "Mist Trail".Oct 07, 2013
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