The Famous View from the Wawona Tunnel
Yosemite National Park, California
Of all the picture-postcard views in California perhaps none is so familiar, and so perfect, as the view of Yosemite Valley from the east end of the Wawona Tunnel. Motorists arriving from the south first see the valley as they emerge from the long dark tunnel, and the effect is truly stunning.
This viewpoint is usually jammed with cars and thronged with people. But even on a quiet day, such as shown here, there is always a line of people along the wall taking pictures.
Bridalveil Falls is prominent, directly ahead, with the Cathedral Rocks above it, and El Capitan directly opposite. Half Dome looms mistily at the far end of the valley. Far to the right (above the red Pathfinder) can be seen Silver Strand Falls.