A Journey Through Meadows

Join me on a peaceful walk through two lovely meadows in Sequoia National Park: Crescent Meadow and Log Meadow. These enchanting landscapes offer a serene escape amidst the towering sequoia trees.

Crescent Meadow, also known as "Meadow of the Little Baldy," was named by early visitors who noticed its crescent moon shape. This picturesque meadow has a rich history, as it served as a campsite for the Kaweah Colony, a short-lived utopian community in the late 1800s. Today, Crescent Meadow remains a popular destination for visitors to enjoy leisurely walks and spot some local wildlife.

Log Meadow, on the other hand, gets its name from the fallen sequoia logs scattered across the meadow. These logs are remnants of past natural processes, such as wildfires and the life cycle of the giant sequoias. They serve as a testament to the dynamic nature of the park and provide unique photographic opportunities.

End of Day at Moro Rock

Another visit to Moro Rock at Sequoia National Park this weekend, this time in the late afternoon as the haze and the falling sun transformed the skies into a beautiful mixture of oranges and yellows. There was a beautiful lateral light there as well which left half of the valley in light and the other half in shadow. Here, I made full use of my whole photography kit - from wide lenses to capture the expansive valley below, to a telephoto lens aimed at the few trees hugging the mountain ridges. The most incredible thing is that this wasn’t even quite sunset: we still made it down the valley and caught sunset at a different location afterwards.