Photographers from all over visit Yosemite National Park for a chance to capture something amazing. This natural event occurs every year at Yosemite National Park’s Horsetail Falls in February. If enough water is flowing and the sun isn’t obscured by clouds then the falls put on a spectacular flaming event. The waterfall appears to be on fire for only a few minutes as the sun sets. The fiery appearance is what gives this waterfall its nickname “Firefall”.
The National Parks Service states: “Horsetail Fall flows over the eastern edge of El Capitan in Yosemite Valley. This small waterfall usually flows only during winter and is easy to miss. On rare occasions during mid- to late February, it can glow orange when it’s backlit by sunset. This unique lighting effect happens only on evenings with a clear sky when the waterfall is flowing. Even some haze or minor cloudiness can greatly diminish or eliminate the effect. Although entirely natural, the phenomenon is reminiscent of the human-caused Firefall that historically occurred from Glacier Point”.
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Learn Some Important Photographing Tips for Firefall
If you intend to visit to capture photos of Firefall I strongly suggest checking out the article below. This article will give you tips for producing quality photos during this event. It is important to have your setting ready before the event begins as it only lasts about 10 minutes.
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This year’s event is expected to be great with a deep snow pack in the high Sierras. If you plan to attend this event be sure to plan ahead and arrive early to beat the crowds. Be sure to check weather and road conditions as these can change very quickly in this region.
If you are planning to attend this year please comment below that you are planning to go. It would be nice to know if any of our followers are attending this year. I hope to see some great photos from this event.