Search results for: “Half Dome”
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome by Edie Howe-Byrne
OMG It’s snowing in Yosemite! Just kidding. HAHAHAHA! Today’s Photo of the Day is another one of Edie’s beautiful shots, this one from early this year when Half Dome was blanketed in snow. Very beautiful, Edie. You can find more of Edie’s beautiful shots and some of her writings over on her blog at http://www.littleredtent.net/blog.…
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Man commits suicide off Half Dome
According to yesterday’s report from the Public Information Office at Yosemite, on July 29 a 27-year old man lept to his death off of 8,842 foot Half Dome. The report said it was a “high profile” suicide with no elaboration. I’ve seen no other reports in the press. This was the second suicide this summer.…
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome Cables by Greg Foster
Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from Greg Foster and is a really interesting shot of the cables going up Half Dome. Nice work Greg. Photo by Greg Foster via Flickr.
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Heart Transplant Recipient Scales Half Dome
Looks like the unstoppable Kelly Perkins has recently made another ascent in Yosemite, with the help of Yosemite Mountaineering School guide, Scott Stowe. Since getting a heart transplant in 1995, Kelly has been traveling the world, climbing significant peaks in an effort to promote organ donation. She’s a great inspiration, not only for organ transplant…
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Yosemite Speed: Half Dome Running and Nose Climbing Records
There are some newsworthy happenings on the speedclimbing and running fronts happening right now in Yosemite. To back up a bit for those who don’t know about these obscure domains of human endeavour, some folks like to compete against a clock (you’ve perhaps heard of the Boston Marathon or the Iditarod?) and some of those…
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome by Zakvta
Here’s a really nice photo of Half Dome taken by Zakvta I found over on Flickr. Awesome shot Zakvta. The tree is a beautiful green. Photo by Zakvta via Flickr.
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome and Cloud by Joe MIII and Congratulations to the Newest Flickr Pro Winner
Today’s Photo of the Day comes to us from someone who is no stranger to having his photos featured as Photo of the Day, Joe MIII. Awesome shot Joe. Congratulations Joe! You’re also the first winner in a new contest we’re doing here at Yosemite Blog. Every month 1 reader/Flickr user is chosen at random…
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Photo of the Day: Cumulus and Half Dome by Andrea Mancuso
THIS is an awesome photo. Nice work Andrea. Photo by Andrea Mancuso via Flickr.
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Photo of the Day: Olmsted Point view of Half Dome by Edie Howe-Byrne
As Edie settles into her new Canon Digital Rebel XTi her shots are getting better and better. Here’s a really great shot she took of Half Dome from Olmstead point. Really nice Edie. Excellent work. Photo by Edie Howe-Byrne via Little Red Tent.net.
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Photo of the Day: Half Dome and Tenaya Canyon by Kevinmcchubb (on Flickr.com)
Sometimes I like to choose photos that are a little different for the Photo of the Day and today’s photo is no exception. While browsing through the images on Flickr.com I happened to catch this one by Kevinmcchubb as I was scrolling down the page and had to back up and get a better view…