Yosemite National Park, located in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains, is a natural wonderland that attracts millions of visitors each year. Famous for its towering granite cliffs, majestic waterfalls, and ancient giant sequoia trees, Yosemite offers breathtaking scenery at every turn. The park is home to iconic landmarks like Half Dome, El Capitan, and Yosemite Falls, which captivate adventurers and photographers alike. With over 750 miles of trails, visitors can explore the park’s pristine wilderness, spot diverse wildlife, and immerse themselves in the serenity of nature. Yosemite National Park is a true testament to the beauty and grandeur of the American wilderness. Be sure to visit the park website for current closures and conditions.
Map of Yosemite National Park:
Top Photography Locations and Sights at Yosemite National Park:
As photographers, we know that many of you will only have one chance in a lifetime to visit the National Parks. To make your life easier, we have compiled a list of our top photography locations and sights at Yosemite National Park! While this is not comprehensive, and there are many more amazing sights to see, it should give you a good feel for the park.
Yosemite National Park Wildlife Photography:
Yosemite National Park is filled with wildlife and biodiversity. If you like wildlife photography, you will love what this park has to offer!
Want to learn more about Yosemite National Park? Check out these maps, guides & books:
- Yosemite National Park Map (National Geographic Trails Illustrated Map)
- Yosemite: The Complete Guide: Yosemite National Park (Color Travel Guide)
- Lonely Planet Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks 6 (National Parks Guide)
- The Complete Guidebook to Yosemite National Park
- Historic Yosemite National Park: The Stories Behind One of America’s Great Treasures
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Featured National Park Photographers:
- Tom Wagner: El Capitan, Glacier Point, Swinging Bridge, Valley View, Yosemite Chapel
- Vezzani Photography: Bridal Veil Fall, Cascades, Mariposa Grove, Merced River, Mirror Lake, Yosemite Falls
- Shutterstock / Andrew S: Tunnel View
- Shutterstock / Bruce Beck: Upper Yosemite Fall
- Shutterstock / cb_travel: Nevada Fall
- Shutterstock / Celso Diniz: Steller’s Jays with Dark Head and Crest
- Shutterstock / Colton Stiffler: Bobcat Resting on a Rock
- Shutterstock / jared ropelato: Cathedral Lake
- Shutterstock / kavram: Mono Lake
- Shutterstock / Losonsky: Black Bear by the River
- Shutterstock / moosehenderson: Mountain Lion on Moss Covered Rocks
- Shutterstock / Quilez-Marin: Squirrel Eating a Nut
- Shutterstock / Sean R. Stubben: Two Mule Deer Bucks
- Shutterstock / sixfournorth: Stoneman Bridge
- Shutterstock / Stephen Moehle: Horsetail Fall (Firefall), Lower Yosemite Fall
- Shutterstock / topseller: Mist Trail
- Shutterstock / Unai Huizi Photography: Vernal Fall
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