Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite
by Carla Parris
Title
Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite
Artist
Carla Parris
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Bridalveil Fall is one of the most popular waterfalls in Yosemite National Park in California.
When the wind blows, as in the scene captured in this photograph, the waterfall resembles a bride's flowing wedding veil, giving rise to the current name of Bridalveil Fall. However, there are times when the falls don't reach the ground. Because of these variations in the appearance of the falls, the Ahwahneechee Native Americans called this waterfall Pohono, meaning Spirit of the Puffing Wind.
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October 14th, 2012
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Comments (34)
Lisa Anne Riley
Beautiful capture. The information you include with it really makes this piece all that more amazing. :V:
Carla Parris
Thanks so much, Heidi! Yes, I do know you love it. You have some wonderful Yosemite images!!!
Carla Parris
Thank you, Pamela! Somehow this seemed like a perfect image for this weekend, as we just had a major wedding in the family!!