Horsetail Falls Firefall

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 27, 2014455 views6 comments

I joined the hundreds of photographers trying to get the iconic Horsetail Falls Firefall shot in Yosemite over the weekend of Feb. 21 and 22, 2014. We were all rewarded with a beautiful showing on Friday, Feb 21. Amazing to watch the tiny trickle of water turn into this beautiful display. My first time seeing it.

D3100
ISO 100
220MM
f5.6
1/25 sec

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6 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 27, 2014 at 8:07 PM

Almost looks like lava Jeff. Been to Horse Tail falls once but never witnessed this excellent display.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on February 27, 2014 at 10:49 PM

It's a bit dark fro my taste, Jeff. Having said that, it is a spectacular photograph that I would love to have. It really does look like lava and will make a beautiful print.

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Comment posted by Andrew Waddington on February 27, 2014 at 10:52 PM

There doesn't look like there was much water but it's still a magnificent display. I bet everyone was super happy. I always wonder, can this really be the only waterfall on earth that this phenomenon happens to. Just like I wonder if there's another Racetrack like at Death Valley.
I must shoot here one day Jeff.

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Comment posted by John Williams on March 1, 2014 at 6:27 PM

I'd love to see this myself someday. Very cool.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on March 2, 2014 at 8:34 PM

Incredible. Looks like liquid light. Amazing.

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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on March 9, 2014 at 11:01 AM

Excellent capture of this phenomenon Jeff.

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