Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Jun(e), compiled and reported
A spectacular firefall phenomenon unfolds in Yosemite National Park, California, USA—an incredible sight that captivates all who witness it. Around mid to late February each year, for roughly ten days, as the sun sets, the light shines directly onto Horsetail Fall on El Capitan. The cascading water, under this unique angle of sunlight, momentarily transforms into blazing flames on the rock face, resembling flowing lava. Few other waterfalls in the world have such lighting conditions, making it one of the must-visit photography spots for enthusiasts every year. Below is the scene of the firefall on February 15, 2017:
A spectacular firefall phenomenon unfolds in Yosemite National Park, an incredible sight that captivates all who witness it (Image source: IG @rayophotography13)
Around mid to late February each year, for roughly ten days, as the sun sets, the light shines directly onto Horsetail Fall on El Capitan (Image source: James Kaiser)
Horsetail Fall momentarily transforms into blazing flames on the rock face, resembling flowing lava (Image source: IG @axleethington)
The firefall has become one of the must-visit photography spots for enthusiasts every year (Image source: James Kaiser)
The firefall becomes a test for photographers (Image source: IG @acaurora)
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