Old First Church in San Francisco

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Whole city has these power cables running around. Its nearly impossible to capture a building without these cables coming in between.

Mirror Lake at Yosemite

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This the last photograph from Yosemite trip.

Curry Village Camp Grounds

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The moutains in the background are more than 2000ft from base to top. And they loom large in the valley.

Deer at Mariposa Grove

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Admist the Giant Sequoia trees, we saw these deers. This one was posing for everyone in the parking lot.

Another view of clothspin tree !

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Clothspin Tree

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This tree was burnt in some fire. I think its burnt for first 75 ft.

Faithful Couple

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I didn't think these huge trees will be able to survive if they grow too close to each other. But this couple has been successful in doing so :)

California 'tunnel' tree

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This road goes 'through' the tree. The tunnel was originally meant for carts.

Grizzly giant Tree (again)

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I tried to capture the 'big' brach. It bends 90 degree and goes upward, its almost like a tree on its own.

From this site

Perhaps the most remarkable sequoia in the grove, and indeed the park, is the Grizzly Giant, originally known as the "Grizzled Giant." This enormous tree is believed to be 2700 years old, the oldest known sequoia tree. Sequoias are among the oldest know organisms on earth, surpassed only by the venerable bristlecone pines.

The Grizzly Giant is not only old--"grizzly"--but it is also enormous--a "giant." The tree is 100 feet around at the base with a diameter of 29 feet (sometimes quotes as 31), and is 209 feet high, although it presently has a snag top and once was much higher. It is the largest tree in Yosemite and is believed to be the 5th largest tree on earth, weighing an astounding 2 million pounds and comprising 30,000 cubic feet of lumber, enough to build some 20 homes. Its lowest limbs are 6 feet across.

As can be seen below, the Grizzly Giant leans slightly, approximately 17 degrees out of plumb. It is able to remain standing because of compensation with root development and additional growth. These giants are often targets of lightning; the Grizzly Giant was once hit 6 times in a single storm!

Grizzly Giant Tree

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The famous Grizzly Giant Tree in Mariposa Grove. One of the branches is 7 feet in diameter.

Skyscrapper

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Leaf/branch-less Tree, Mariposa Grove (Yosemite)

Trees near the falls

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These are 'general' trees and not the sequoias. I will soon be posting some sequoias...

Another view of the falls !

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I promise to 'not' post these falls in my next post ;-)

Upper and Lower Yosemite Falls(Yosemite)

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Zaki said the logs were distracting.. This one does not have the logs :-)

Upper and lower Yosemite Falls

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Upper and lower Yosemite Falls, photograph taken at start of Lower Falls trail

Near Bridalveil Falls (Yosemite)

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This photograph reminds me of a poster in H3 lounge.

Bridalveil Falls Yosemite

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Flower (which species?)

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Yosemite was filled with these flowers.

Waterfall at Yosemite

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Waterfall at Yosemite

Yosemite Upper Fall, El Capitan (Yosemite)

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Yosemite Upper Fall, El Capitan (Yosemite)

Where is the ball?

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The ball is barely visible in this photo. But everyone has their eye on the ball.

Kevin Martin, Kings

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Kevin Martin of Sacramento Kings shooting a free-throw in the first quarter.

Arco Arena

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Photo taken 50 minutes before Kings Vs. Spurs game started.

Seagull at Monterey

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Seagull at Monterey

Bird at Monterey

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Bird at Monterey

Mystery spot

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Our guide and another tourist standing on the table.

The cabin is crooket but they are definitely 'tilting'.

Flower in Mystery Spot

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Flower in the waiting area at Mystery Spot

Mysterious Flowers

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Flowers in the waiting area at Mystery Spot

Flora?? At Mystery Spot

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General plant at Mystery Spot. Some dry leaves are also visible.

I don't know name of this plant. Is it some kind of fern?

On the way to Mystery Spot

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Road to Mystery Spot was very beautiful. This was some waterbody on our rightside. I took this photograph from a fast-moving car. Apart from the 'railing' I still like the overall composition of this one.