Other than along the north-facing walls and along shaded river banks, the snow doesn't generally hang out for too long in the valley given it's not all that high in elevation.

I mean I wouldn't exactly consider Valley View to be a new angle. Regardless, this is still a wonderful shot with great weather conditions and decent post-processing.

Haha I had to run from the parking lot to catch the sun right before it fell beyond the horizon.

Ha, almost same location and focal length as my shot here. I'm sure you were dangling your camera at or over the edge.

I'm fortunate enough to have this place in my backyard. A two hour drive puts me in Yosemite Valley.

One thing not captured by photography is the loud rumbling and cracking of ice shearing off the cliffside...

Technical Details: Nikon D7200 with a Nikkor AF-S DX 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR, shot @ 230mm, f/8, 1/8000, ISO 400, handheld. Single exposure, no bracketing or focus stacking. Color grading/white balance done in post using PS CS6.

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> I have a DSLR and a HD camera

Out of curiosity, what's an HD camera?

> firefall only happens 3rd week of february!

It occurs in October as well if there has been recent precipitation.

Rialto Beach?