Leslie Landers

This piece is all about noticing the contours of the late afternoon light as it crosses the Falls.

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This scene has us sharing a quiet winter spot along the John Muir Trail in Yosemite.

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This piece is part of a diptych that views Yosemite from a spot near Cathedral Beach. This lower portion focuses on a shady spot along the Merced river while the upper portion focuses on Sentinel Rock above.

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This piece is part of a diptych that views Yosemite from a spot near Cathedral Beach. This upper portion focuses on Sentinel Rock while the lower portion savors a shady spot along the Merced River below.

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The hike from Glacier Point Road offers huge rewards. In this case a summer sunset.

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In this piece we are looking up at Bridalveil Falls through golden fall leaves.

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When I bring visitors to Yosemite for the first time I like to enter the park from the south. The drama of this view as we emerge from a tunnel is the reason. In this view the view is framed by a Western Redbud in all of its April glory.

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Tiny calliope hummingbirds occasionally add to the magic that is Yosemite in the summer. I also appreciate the tenacity of penstemon emerging from granite fissures.

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Yosemite offers a lifetime of discovery. I have only recently discovered the mix of granite and a small stream. In this piece we enjoy the fall colors. In the summer there are abundant wildflowers.

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These climbers are up at dawn developing skills and enjoying a perfect summer day near Tenaya Lake.

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