You know how some places don’t look as beautiful once you get there? These pictures of Yosemite are amazing, but if you go in person it’s a religious experience, even if you’re not into religion. I grew up camping in Yosemite during the summers and Karen and I camped in the valley and climbed Half Dome on our first anniversary. Bring your camera and watch out for the bears! [via kottke.org]
Your comments about Yosemite warmed my heart. I spent a few weeks there each summer during my childhood, and Yosemite has remained one of my favorite places in the world. And I agree that yes, the photos are gorgeous, but even the best of them doesn’t begin to capture the experience of being there in person. It’s truly an incredible life-lasting experience to be surrounded by the majestic cliffs while in the Yosemite Valley, to hear the roaring sounds of the breathtaking waterfalls, to breathe the wonderfully sweet fresh air, to see Half Dome in person, and to be surrounded by all of it… well, I can’t find sufficient words, either. 😉 I have lived in California all my life, and I can never get enough of Yosemite. I’ve written about Yosemite, Ansel Adams, the photos by Charlie Morey that you mentioned, and probably more at my weblog during the past couple of years, too. Best wishes to you.