Spring Sunrise Over Yosemite ValleySunrise over Yosemite Valley in the early springtime. Featuring the sun rising behind Half Dome with snow at its peak, rushing water from Bridalveil Falls, and the stark face of El Capitan.

In mid-April, I had the good fortune of being able to visit Yosemite National Park, California. I was there a bit before peak season. The flowers in the meadows hadn’t yet bloomed, but there was still snow on the peaks, the weather was gorgeous, and I got to skip all the crowds.

I took lots of photos and I’m especially happy with the one above. It features the sun rising behind Half Dome, the stark face of El Capitan, and Bridailveil Falls full of water.

The following is a photo Upper Yosemite Falls and Lower Yosemite Falls.

Upper and Lower Yosemite FallsUpper Yosemite Falls and Lower Yosemite Falls in the early spring in Yosemite National Park, California.

Below is a photo of Half Dome and Cook’s Meadow.

Cook's Meadow and Half DomeView of Half Dome and Cook's Meadow in Yosemite Valley, California. Early in the spring, snow can be seen on top of Half Dome.

The following is another with Half Dome, but this time featuring the Merced River.

Half Dome and the Merced RiverThe moon peaks over Half Dome as seen from the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. Early in the spring, snow can be seen on top of Half Dome.

Below is Upper Yosemite Falls and Cook’s Meadow.

Upper Yosemite Falls from Cook's MeadowA view of Upper Yosemite Falls from Cook's Meadow in the early spring.

And finally, here’s a photo of Wawona Covered Bridge.

Wawona Covered BridgeThe Wawona Covered Bridge spanning the South Fork Merced River in Yosemite National Park, California.

I hope you all enjoyed my photos. Yosemite is one of my favorite places.