Vernal Falls at peak flow in late spring, with a rainbow appearing in the spray of the falls, viewed from the Mist Trail.
Vernal Falls and Merced River in spring, heavy flow due to snow melt in the high country above Yosemite Valley.
Vernal Falls at peak flow in late spring. Hikers are seen at the precipice to Vernal Falls, having hiked up the Mist Trail to get there.
Vernal Falls at peak flow in late spring, hikers visible at precipice, viewed from John Muir Trail.
Hikers climb the Mist Trail (at right) through Little Yosemite Valley, approaching Vernal Falls. Spring.
Vernal Falls and Merced River in spring, heavy flow due to snow melt in the high country above Yosemite Valley.
Vernal Falls and Merced River in spring, heavy flow due to snow melt in the high country above Yosemite Valley.
Vernal Falls and Merced River in spring, heavy flow due to snow melt in the high country above Yosemite Valley.
The Merced River tumbles over the Silver Apron into Emerald Pool, just above Vernal Falls. Unfortunately, a few careless hikers have tried swimming in Emerald Pool only to be swept downstream and plunge over Vernals Falls to their deaths. Yosemite National Park, Spring.