Frozen Waterfall on Columnar Basalt Cliff Face
Saturday, December 27th, 2025 at 9:00:19 PM · 2025/Yosemite Snow
This striking landscape photograph captures a partially frozen waterfall flowing down massive columnar basalt cliffs. The rock face displays distinctive vertical fracture patterns characteristic of basalt formations, with gray and tan coloring. Snow and ice cling to various sections of the cliff, particularly along the waterfall's path. Sparse coniferous trees grow along the cliff tops against a deep blue sky, suggesting high elevation. The dramatic scale and geology create a powerful natural composition.
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