Sentinel Meadow is a place to stop and enjoy the scenery, which includes (to
the left of this photo) the Merced River. The lump on the top left is
Sentinel Dome.
This view is looking east in the direction in which the valley narrows and
ends.
Sentinel Meadow is a place to stop and enjoy the scenery, which includes (to
the left of this photo) the Merced River. The lump on the top left is
Sentinel Dome.
This view is looking east in the direction in which the valley narrows and
ends.
Jeffrey walking away from the camera at Sentinel Meadow. The Merced River
runs amidst the trees on the right, flowing away from here and down
the valley, eventually into the Pacific Ocean.
Sentinel Dome is atop, while the cliff face is known as
Royal Arches, for an obvious reason!
A closer view of the cliff face on the northern wall. This is part of
Royal Arches, and the arch is quite clear.
Looking east from Sentinel Meadow showing some of the other major
rock structures. The peak about mid picture is
Half Dome, which is clearly visible from commercial aircraft with its rather distinctive
shape.
Half Dome in close up. The name is obvious!
Looking east into the valley, showing the many cliff faces. Half Dome is
the rock on the very top right of this photo.
The Merced River still flows on, even though with not much more than
a trickle at this time.
Jeffrey and I had lunch here, and it was now time to continue on the expedition.
This is part of the visitor centre, which was, needless to say, rather busy at
eating time. And this is not peak tourist season, thank heavens! We also
toured the museum/display area while here.
Then it was on to Glacier Point.
Yosemite - Day 2
To Glacier Point
Reunion