Colors of My Heart

Yosemite National Park Taking a black-and-white photo like Ansel Adams who is one of my most favorite photographers. The park is about a five-hour drive from Los Angeles. It is located in the western part of the Sierra Nevada and covers an area of ​​about 3K square kilometers. It was designated a state park in 1864, a national park in 1890, and a UNESCO World Heritage in 1984. Yosemite is America's second designated national park, it captivates visitors with its majesty, including giant granite cliffs, waterfalls, trees, and wildlife. Yosemite National Park has approximately 913 square kilometers of virgin forest and is home to more than 250 species of vertebrates, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Coniferous forests spread out in relatively low areas, around 600 meters above sea level, where you can see many wild animals, such as American bears, bobcats, gray foxes, and mule deer. Fewer non-coniferous trees are at higher altitudes; you can see California re...

/Home › › Yosemite National Park Yosemite National Park is a special place for me—one that continues to capture my heart no matter how many times I visit. Half Dome, often regarded as a symbol of the park, leaves a lasting impression with its sheer granite face and distinctive form. Even from a distance, its presence is undeniably captivating.  El Capitan, one of the largest monolithic granite formations in the world, rises almost vertically from the valley floor. Its overwhelming scale and power have made it a lifelong dream for rock climbers from around the globe. The Merced River flows gently through the center of the valley, lending a soft and tranquil character to the landscape. From spring to early summer, the river is filled with snowmelt, creating rich reflections that beautifully mirror the surrounding scenery.  At higher elevations, Tenaya Lake offers a breathtaking view, where crystal‑clear water is framed by massive granite formations and dense co...

/Home › › The Yosemite Valley Chapel The wYosemite Valley Chapel is a historic structure that stands quietly in the heart of Yosemite National Park.  Built in 1879, it is known as one of the oldest buildings in the park. Its small wooden frame, painted in a warm reddish-brown hue and topped with a slender steeple, blends harmoniously with the towering granite cliffs and deep forests that surround it, forming one of the most iconic scenes in Yosemite Valley.  The chapel is still used today for weddings and worship services, offering visitors a sense of peace and warmth. The majestic rock face rising behind it, on the Glacier Point side, creates a dramatic backdrop that has long captivated photographers, with the shifting light and seasonal changes enhancing the chapel’s charm throughout the year. It is a place where nature and human presence coexist beautifully—a spot that truly embodies the spirit of Yosemite and remains one of my personal favorites. Althou...

/Home › › Mariposa Grove Located at the southernmost end of Yosemite National Park, Mariposa Grove is renowned for its remarkable forest of giant sequoias (Sequoiadendron giganteum), among the largest trees on Earth.  More than 500 of these monumental trees stand within the grove, many of them over 2,000 years old. The most iconic of all is the Grizzly Giant, estimated to be around 3,000 years old, rising approximately 64 meters in height with a massive trunk measuring about 29 meters in circumference. Standing before it, visitors cannot help but feel a profound sense of quiet awe, humbled by its immense presence and the passage of time it represents. Another unforgettable sight is the Fallen Monarch. Records indicate that this enormous tree had already fallen by the 1850s and has remained largely intact for at least 170 years. The high concentration of tannins within the wood suppresses bacterial activity, preventing decay and allowing the tree to endure long after its...