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John Harrison is an Award Winning Landscape Photographer specializing in Nature Photography. Mostly shooting in Yosemite & Kauai Hawaii. Buy his Yosemite Landscape photography prints & art pieces.
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“Nature’s Firefall” is a rare photograph of Horsetail Falls in Yosemite at Sunset in winter. This is nature’s version of the old man-made Yosemite Fire Fall.During the winter in Yosemite, coming off of El Capitan, there is an almost non-existent waterfall called “Horsetail Falls.” Many maps don’t even have it marked. During the last two weeks in February, IF there is water trickling over the edge, and IF it is clear at sunset (which doesn’t happen too often due to the winter storms) the setting sun will turn this waterfall into a stream of molten fire. The waterfall lights up like molten lava due to the angle of the sun. Inspired by Galen Rowell, many photographers have chased this elusive photo opportunity. John spent two evenings in a foot of snow in the middle of meadow trying to get the shot. The first evening was an absolute bust as it had been clear all day and at sunset the clouds hung over the peak. Luckily he captured his photograph titled “Full Moon over Half Dome”. The next evening everything worked out for this stunning shot.

I am debuting this week my latest images from my award winning trip to Yosemite.   <a href="http://www.jharrisonphoto.com/gallery/7554507_MVWMR"target="_blank">My Yosemite can be seen here.</a>   Let me know which ones you like!  Thanks, John
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“Nature’s Firefall” is a rare photograph of Horsetail Falls in Yosemite at Sunset in winter. This is nature’s version of the old man-made Yosemite Fire Fall.During the winter in Yosemite, coming off of El Capitan, there is an almost non-existent waterfall called “Horsetail Falls.” Many maps don’t even have it marked. During the last two weeks in February, IF there is water trickling over the edge, and IF it is clear at sunset (which doesn’t happen too often due to the winter storms) the setting sun will turn this waterfall into a stream of molten fire. The waterfall lights up like molten lava due to the angle of the sun. Inspired by Galen Rowell, many photographers have chased this elusive photo opportunity. John spent two evenings in a foot of snow in the middle of meadow trying to get the shot. The first evening was an absolute bust as it had been clear all day and at sunset the clouds hung over the peak. Luckily he captured his photograph titled “Full Moon over Half Dome”. The next evening everything worked out for this stunning shot. I am debuting this week my latest images from my award winning trip to Yosemite. My Yosemite can be seen here. Let me know which ones you like! Thanks, John

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  • “Nature’s Firefall” is a rare photograph of Horsetail Falls in Yosemite at Sunset in winter. This is nature’s version of the old man-made Yosemite Fire Fall.During the winter in Yosemite, coming off of El Capitan, there is an almost non-existent waterfall called “Horsetail Falls.” Many maps don’t even have it marked. During the last two weeks in February, IF there is water trickling over the edge, and IF it is clear at sunset (which doesn’t happen too often due to the winter storms) the setting sun will turn this waterfall into a stream of molten fire. The waterfall lights up like molten lava due to the angle of the sun. Inspired by Galen Rowell, many photographers have chased this elusive photo opportunity. John spent two evenings in a foot of snow in the middle of meadow trying to get the shot. The first evening was an absolute bust as it had been clear all day and at sunset the clouds hung over the peak. Luckily he captured his photograph titled “Full Moon over Half Dome”. The next evening everything worked out for this stunning shot.

I am debuting this week my latest images from my award winning trip to Yosemite.   <a href="http://www.jharrisonphoto.com/gallery/7554507_MVWMR"target="_blank">My Yosemite can be seen here.</a>   Let me know which ones you like!  Thanks, John
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  • "12 Apostles at Sunset"
  • "Rays Through Redwoods" Butano State Park, Pescadero, California
  • Coastal Turbulence at Sunset along the Northern California Coast.  Gigantic waves were coming in while the sun was setting.
  • "Sunset Symphony in Santa Cruz"  I saw the clouds had potential to bring something nice... but it turned out to be even better than I hoped! An amazing sunset unfolded like a symphony playing! It was soft and subtle, had a crescendo with strong orange and blues and then changed to reds and pinks trailing off into rays of light down through the clouds. I will be posting more from this fantastic night - I am just glad I had my camera and tripod ready. Please enjoy!
  • "Santa Cruz Sunset"  Surfer's Museum and Trees at Sunset
  • The “Lone Surfer at Natural Bridges” was captured on a winter day at Sunset.  The waves were strong, and the sunset was beautiful.  There was one surfer that I caught dreaming about hitting the waves one last time before the sunlight totally disappeared.  This location is a beautiful cove and has endless amounts of places to photograph.  In the spring, school children frequent this location on field trips to see the monarch butterflies.
  • Doug Pike

    on June 25, 2012

    This is awesome!

  • dcroake

    on June 24, 2012

    Spectacular shot. Congrats.

  • damleo

    on November 23, 2011

    Superb shot!

  • Verdon Tomajko

    on June 18, 2010

    two thumbs up, love Yosemite, love that kind of pictures where everything doesn't go just like that CONGRATULATIONS !!! 10 *

  • Chuck Beehner

    on June 18, 2010

    wow....what an amazing shot...very unique and well done
    paula

  • Sylwia

    on April 17, 2010

    Ohh, wow, never seen something like that! That's breathtaking.

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