Photographer offers stunning look at Yosemite Firefall

A local photographer recently caught a stunning look at Yosemite Firefall, which typically happens during the second week of February at Horsetail Fall.

According to photographer Kori James, the shots were taken on Sunday, Feb. 12.

James wrote a blog post about her experience at Horsetail Fall and also offered a few tips for fellow photographers planning a trip to snag a photo of Firefall:

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“Don’t overshoot. Compose your image ahead of time. Take both horizontal and vertical, get to know the people around you and don’t leave too early. Wait until you know the sun set is gone. Also don’t forget some warm layers. When that sun sets it gets cold and dark real quick.”