Sanchez 50|50 2026

Savoring a quiet February night in Yosemite Valley.

GPS: 37.743804, -119.582825

I painted this while sitting on a very uncomfortable rock above the Merced near the El Portal entrance. I loved the way the colors emerged in the early morning light and the solitude of the spot.

GPS: 37.720368, -119.695343

One has to be prepared to put the miles in to make it Emeric Lake. It is located at about 9300 feet in elevation well off Yosemite’s major trails.

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This view takes in Half Dome as a backdrop for this historic bridge.

GPS: 37.740023, -119.576067

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.

GPS: 37.723332, -119.624068

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.

GPS: 37.723332, -119.624068

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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