2011 week 1 - sunshine after rain
by rachelellen

Comment by IndigoButterfly:
I think the image explains the story, but if I didn't have the story, I would've loved to see more sky and treetops.

2011 week 1 - sunshine after rain
by rachelellen

Comment by digifotojo:
Interesting story and accompanying photos!

2011 week 1 - sunshine after rain
by rachelellen

Comment by rachelellen:

Originally posted by bspurgeon: surprised at the lack of snow, so near Yosemite...East or West Sierra foothills?

West, at about 2300 feet in elevation. Generally speaking, there isn't lasting snow in the 140 corridor (140 is the highway that takes you directly into Yosemite Valley without going up and over in one direction or another) until you get into the Valley itself -- and even there, there are frequently periods in the winter when the snow is patchy at best. You have to get up above 5000 feet or so to have steady snow all winter, generally speaking. The Valley floor is at about 4000.

2011 week 1 - sunshine after rain
by rachelellen

Comment by JustCaree:
is that a magical blue sky?? Ive forgotten what it looks like.

2011 week 1 - sunshine after rain
by rachelellen

Comment by karmat:
Blue sky in the winter is always a good thing. Our sky has been mostly snow clouds the past few weeks, and I'm ready for some blue.

2011 week 1 - sunshine after rain
by rachelellen

Comment by moondog:
love the clouds

2011 week 1 - sunshine after rain
by rachelellen

Comment by dafletchr:
I thought this looked very Californian when I first saw it. It's always great when you can get clouds in your shot!

2011 week 1 - sunshine after rain
by rachelellen

Comment by 2mccs:
Yes we have had a lot of rain this year (northern California) and I am happy to see your blue sky. It is dark and dreary here.

2011 week 1 - sunshine after rain
by rachelellen

Comment by davidw:
Beautiful clouds

2011 week 1 - sunshine after rain
by rachelellen

Comment by bspurgeon:
surprised at the lack of snow, so near Yosemite...East or West Sierra foothills?