Yosemite always has a magical effect on me but the Spring is a special time. Less water this year given the severe drought here in California. The dogwoods bloomed early this year but there were still a few around when I made into the valley.

                                                             VALLEY VIEW SUNSET

HALF DOME SUNSET

LONELY DOGWOOD

VALLEY VIEW

MERCED RIVER AT HAPPY ISLES

HALF DOME FROM GLACIER POINT

BELOW BRIDLEVALE FALLS

VALLEY VIEW VERTICAL

EL CAPITAN FROM PICNIC AREA

                                                                   MERCED RIVER

                                                  VALLEY VIEW AFTERNOON