Dawn breaking on the Valley, as seen from Five Open Books.

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Dawn breaking on the Valley, as seen from Five Open Books.

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East end of Yosemite Valley and the high country above, view from the north. Shot taken above Hetch Hetchy.

Rainbow-Vernal Falls.<br>
Photo by Blitzo.

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Sep 19, 2017

“Dawn breaking on the Valley, as seen from Five Open Books.”

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