Yosemite National Park | Russ Bishop Photography

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024

2024 – The Year in Pictures

2024 – The Year in Pictures. Here is a selection of my favorite images released in the past year. These are not necessarily my best or most popular, but each represents a special moment in time in which the beauty of this amazing world revealed itself before my lens.

Please share and enjoy! I’d love to know your thoughts and if any images resonated with you or conjured up good memories. You can click on any image for a large high quality view, to learn more about it or purchase a fine art print.

I look forward to seeing your favorite images, and most of all I wish everyone a healthy and Happy New Year!

-Russ

2024 - The Year in Pictures Yellow-eyed tree frog, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica — Yellow-eyed tree frog, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica

2024 - The Year in Pictures Sunset at Playa Matapalo beach, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica — Sunset at Playa Matapalo beach, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica

2024 - The Year in Pictures Hiker exploring the Monte Verde Cloud Forest Preserve, Costa Rica — Hiker exploring the Monte Verde Cloud Forest Preserve, Costa Rica

2024 - The Year in Pictures Rio Celeste Waterfall, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica — Rio Celeste Waterfall, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Costa Rica

2024 - The Year in Pictures Lupine near Lindis Valley, Otago, South Island, New Zealand — Lupine near Lindis Valley, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

2024 - The Year in Pictures The Pororari River, Paparoa National Park, Punakaiki, New Zealand — The Pororari River, Paparoa National Park, Punakaiki, New Zealand

2024 - The Year in Pictures Mount Cook above Lake Pukaki, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, South Island, New Zealand — Mount Cook above Lake Pukaki, Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, New Zealand

2024 - The Year in Pictures Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand — Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

2024 - The Year in Pictures Burney Falls, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California USA — Burney Falls, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, California

2024 - The Year in Pictures Lower South Falls, Silver Falls State Park, Oregon USA — Lower South Falls, Silver Falls State Park, Oregon

2024 - The Year in Pictures Tanner Creek, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon USA — Tanner Creek, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

2024 - The Year in Pictures Latourell Falls, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon USA — Latourell Falls, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Oregon

December 21, 2024December 9, 2024

Happy Holidays

Snow dusted apple orchard and pines, Yosemite National Park, California USA — Snow dusted apple orchard and pines, Yosemite National Park, California

Happy Holidays and welcome Winter Solstice!

Midwinter, Yule, the Longest Night, Jól – the Winter Solstice (December 21st) is known by many names, but the shortest day of the year is the official start of winter and the perfect time to reflect on the past twelve months.

As 2024 comes to a close I’m grateful for another year of new experiences and travel near and far. And as always I appreciate your support and company in exploring all the natural beauty that surrounds us.

Have a wonderful holiday season and a healthy, prosperous New Year!

-Russ

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023

Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite High Country

Sunset over Tuolumne Meadows along Budd Creek, Yosemite National Park, California — Sunset over Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park, California

John Muir referred to the Sierra Nevada Mountains as the Range of Light, and it’s hard to imagine a more fitting moniker. The play of light amid the high peaks, the unique cloud formations along the eastern escarpment, and the painterly sunsets combine in a luminous landscape to stimulate the senses. And though I have many favorites in the range, one location seems to embody the spirit of these mountains like no other – Tuolumne Meadows.

Tuolumne Meadows, in the high country of Yosemite National Park, is a pristine alpine environment of glacial-polished domes, cascading streams and lush meadows under an indigo sky. At nearly 9,000 feet it also has a short summer season between snows with virtually no spring or fall, which makes an annual pilgrimage even more special.

Days here might be spent photographing the landscape, climbing the world-class granite, exploring miles of forest trail, or just lounging by a secluded spot along the river as Muir once did. However you experience Tuolumne, when the daylight fades it’s time to find a clearing in the meadow or scramble up a dome to reflect on the day and enjoy the show as the Sierra magic hour ushers in the night.