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*** • The last bit of daylight slicing through the granite stone... • Celebrating #nationalparksweek with a #newseries, #yosemite #woodblocks. • Continuing on to my travels within #yosemitenationalpark! Some images are reposts for storyline continuity. • Golden Fade • Don't forget to support the Aether Element Concept start up campaign, link in my bio. #createforacause #createwithpurpose #indiegogo #indiegogoart • #nps #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #explorenature #loveyourparks #yosemitenp #yosemitevalley #yosemitevillage #highsierra #highsierras #johnmuir #writinginspiration #tiogaroad #tuolumnemeadows #sunset_ig (at Tuolumne Meadows, Yosemite National Park)

*** • The setting sun and parched earth combined to paint Tuolumne Meadows in fading golden waves... • Celebrating #nationalparksweek with a #newseries, #yosemite #woodblocks. • Continuing on to my travels within #yosemitenationalpark! Some images are reposts for storyline continuity. • Gloaming Comes • Don't forget to support the Aether Element Concept start up campaign, link in my bio. #createforacause #createwithpurpose #indiegogo #indiegogoart • #nps #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #explorenature #loveyourparks #yosemitenp #yosemitevalley #yosemitevillage #highsierra #highsierras #johnmuir #writinginspiration #tiogaroad #tuolumnemeadows #tuolumneriver (at Tuolumne Meadows)

*** • A quick trip into the valley only to find impassable roads jammed with cars. I had to get back to #tuolumnemeadows for sunset, and turned right around; but first, a quick stop to admire the stillness down below... • Celebrating #nationalparksweek with a #newseries, #yosemite #woodblocks. • Continuing on to my travels within #yosemitenationalpark! Some images are reposts for storyline continuity. • Into the Valley • Don't forget to support the Aether Element Concept start up campaign, link in my bio. #createforacause #createwithpurpose #indiegogo #indiegogoart • #nps #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #explorenature #loveyourparks #yosemitenp #yosemitevalley #yosemitevillage #highsierra #highsierras #johnmuir #writinginspiration #elcapitan #valleyview (at Yosemite Valley View)

*** • A quick exploration around the base of El Capitan; my neck craned upward taking in the view, each step opening the dense canopy to further reveal this mighty #granite #giant... • Celebrating #nationalparksweek with a #newseries, #yosemite #woodblocks. • Continuing on to my travels within #yosemitenationalpark! Some images are reposts for storyline continuity. • Straight Up • Don't forget to support the Aether Element Concept start up campaign, link in my bio. #createforacause #createwithpurpose #indiegogo #indiegogoart • #nps #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #explorenature #loveyourparks #yosemitenp #yosemitevalley #yosemitevillage #highsierra #highsierras #johnmuir #writinginspiration #elcapitan #elcapitantrail (at El Capitan, Yosemite Nat. Park)

*** • The sky darkened above as my first exploration of the famous valley came to an end. I aimed to reach camp at #hogdonmeadow before the storm began; but capturing the glowing midday light clashing against the charging sky was worth risking a more treacherous journey ahead... As if on queue, as I was preparing to move on, a hawk soared over, fleeing toward my next venture. Surely an #omen to leave with haste! • Celebrating #nationalparksweek with a #newseries, #yosemite #woodblocks. • Continuing on to my travels within #yosemitenationalpark! Some images are reposts for storyline continuity. • Flee • Don't forget to support the Aether Element Concept start up campaign, link in my bio. #createforacause #createwithpurpose #indiegogo #indiegogoart • #nps #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #explorenature #loveyourparks #yosemitenp #yosemitevalley #yosemitevillage #highsierra #highsierras #johnmuir #writinginspiration #cooksmeadow #cooksmeadowloop #earthday #earthday2017 @nationalparkservice @nationalparkbox @parklandpics (at Yosemite Valley)

*** • Stare down! • Celebrating #nationalparksweek with a #newseries, #yosemite #woodblocks. • Continuing on to my travels within #yosemitenationalpark! Some images are reposts for storyline continuity. • In the Headlights • Don't forget to support the Aether Element Concept start up campaign, link in my bio. #createforacause #createwithpurpose #indiegogo #indiegogoart • #nps #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #explorenature #loveyourparks #yosemitenp #yosemitevalley #yosemitevillage #highsierra #highsierras #johnmuir #writinginspiration #lowerpines #lowerpinescampground (at Lower Pines Campground)

*** • With Spring abound, the melt of snow flowed west along the Merced River; cleansing the soul with its delightful babbling, bubbling sound. • Celebrating #nationalparksweek with a #newseries, #yosemite #woodblocks. • Continuing on to my travels within #yosemitenationalpark! Some images are reposts for storyline continuity. • Rushing West • Don't forget to support the Aether Element Concept start up campaign, link in my bio. #createforacause #createwithpurpose #indiegogo #indiegogoart • #nps #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #explorenature #loveyourparks #yosemitenp #yosemitevalley #yosemitevillage #mercedriver #highsierra #highsierras #johnmuir #writinginspiration (at Merced River Yosemite National Park)

*** • Got lucky to see this guy trotting along the road... • Celebrating #nationalparksweek with a #newseries, #yosemite #woodblocks. • Continuing on today with my journeys through #deathvalleynationalpark! Another #yosemitenationalpark #woodblock coming up tonight! • Coyote Wild • Don't forget to support the Aether Element Concept start up campaign, link in my bio. #createforacause #createwithpurpose #indiegogo #indiegogoart • #deathvalley #nps #nationalparks #nationalparkservice #explorenature #desert #desertscape #desertsky #desertscenery #deathvalleynp #valleyofdeath #valleyofdesolation #loveyourparks #writeofpassage #writersofinstagram #panamintvalley (at Panamint Valley)