"Galaxy Through the Pines," Winter Milky Way over Jeffery Pine trees in the High Sierra Nevada, Yosemite National Park, California

The Winter Milky Way rises high into the sky above a small grove of Jeffrey Pine trees growing through the granite cracks in the High Sierras and Yosemite High Country of Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Mountains California. The Andromeda Galaxy is visable near the top of the night sky just above the Milky Way.

"Skyward Paradise," Winter Milky Way over Dogwood Trees and El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

The Winter Milky Way rises high into the skies above Dogwood Trees and El Capitan in Yosemite Valley as green airglow illuminates the night skies above Yosemite National Park

"Heaven's Nightlight," Airglow and the winter Milky Way over Yosemite Valley and the Merced River, Yosemite National Park, California

Merced River flows through the meadows of Yosemite Valley as the Winter Milky Way rises up from between the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Cathedral Rocks

"Silent Reflection," Winter Milky Way Reflections Over Half Dome and the Merced River, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California

The Milky Way rises into the skies above Yosemite Valley and Yosemite National Park as Half Dome and the stars in the sky reflect off the still waters of the Merced River below.

"From Valley to Sky," The Milky Way Spiral Arm and the Andromeda Galaxy over Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

The winter spiral arm of the Milky Way stretches high into the sky over Yosemite Valley as the temperatures plunge and winter sets in. The fog of night rolls into the valley as a meteor shoots across the sky above the Andromeda Galaxy.

"Cathedral of Fog and Stars," Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

The fog of night rolls into Yosemite Valley as the Andromeda Galaxy and the winter spiral arm of the Milky Way rise up into the sky above. El Capitan frames the left of the valley, Half Dome frames the middle, and Sentinel Rock, Cathedral Rocks and Bridalveil Falls frame the right of the valley.

"The Granite Cathedral at Night," El Capitan, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California

The winter spiral arm of the Winter Milky Way rises into the sky above El Capitan as the first snow of winter begins to cover the Dgowood Tree lined meadows of Yosemite Valley.

"Valley of Dreams," Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

A soft fog rises up, blanketing the valley floor and the Merced River of Yosemite Valley in a fine mist while Yosemite Falls plunges over the cliffs high above as the winter spiral arm of the Milky Way rises high into the sky above.

"On a Cold Winter's Night," Stars over Half Dome in the Winter, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California

The stars shine brightly in the night sky above Half Dome and the snow covered banks of Yosemite Valley as Half Dome reflects in the still waters of the Merced River

"Muir's Window," Winter Half Dome Reflections at Night, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

Stars shine brightly in the sky above snow covered Yosemite Valley as Half Dome reflects in the still waters of the Merced River

"Winter's Cathedral," Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California

The Winter Milky Way rises up from between the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Cathedral Rocks as the Merced River flows through the snow covered meadows of Yosemite Valley.

"Wonderment," The Milky Way Arch over Half Dome and the Yosemite High Country, Yosemite National Park

The Milky Way Arch rises high into the night sky over Half Dome, North Dome, Basket Dome, Clouds Rest, Mount Watkins, Quarter Domes, Tenaya Peak, Ahwiyah Point, Tressider Peak, Diving Board, Kuna Crest, Fletcher Peak, Vogelsang Peak, and Little Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park.

"Cloud Nine," The Milky Way over Cloud's Rest, Half Dome, Quarter Domes, Basket Dome, Mount Watkins, Tenaya Peak, Ahwiyah Point, Tressider Peak, and Tenaya Canyon, Yosemite National Park

The Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy rise into the night sky above Half Dome, Quarter Domes, Basket Dome, Mount Watkins, Tenaya Peak, Cloud's Rest, Ahwiyah Point, Tressider Peak and Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite National Park

"Twinkle Twinkle," Half Dome Milky Way, Yosemite National Park, California

The Milky Way rise into the night sky above Half Dome, Quarter Domes, Mount Watkins, Tenaya Peak, Echos Peak, Kuna Crest, Fletcher Peak, Vogelsang Peak, Little Yosemite Valley, Cloud's Rest, Diving Board, Ahwiyah Point and Tressider Peak in Yosemite National Park

"Glimmering Skies," the Milky Way over Half Dome and Little Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park

The Milky Way rises into the night sky above Half Dome, Kuna Crest, Fletcher Peak, Vogelsang Peak, Little Yosemite Valley, Cloud's Rest and Diving Board in Yosemite National Park

"Galaxies Above Yosemite," The Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy over Half Dome, Quarter Domes, Basket Dome, North Dome, Mount Watkins, Tenaya Peak, Cloud's Rest, Ahwiyah Point, Tressider Peak, and Tenaya Canyon, Yosemite National Park

The Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy rise into the night sky above Half Dome, Quarter Domes, Basket Dome, North Dome, Mount Watkins, Tenaya Peak, Cloud's Rest, Ahwiyah Point, Tressider Peak and Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite National Park

"The Stars Come Out to Play," The Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy over Half Dome, Quarter Domes, Basket Dome, Mount Watkins, Tenaya Peak, Cloud's Rest, Ahwiyah Point, Tressider Peak, and Tenaya Canyon, Yosemite National Park

The Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy rise into the night sky above Half Dome, Quarter Domes, Basket Dome, Mount Watkins, Tenaya Peak, Cloud's Rest, Ahwiyah Point, Tressider Peak and Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite National Park

"Granite Playground," The Milky Way over Half Dome, Cloud's Rest, Nevada Falls and Vernal Falls, Yosemite National Park

The Milky Way rise into the night sky above Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Nevada Falls, Vernal Falls, Quarter Domes Kuna Crest, Fletcher Peak, Vogelsang Peak, Little Yosemite Valley, Basket Dome, Mount Watkins, Tenaya Peak, Ahwiyah Point, Tressider Peak and Diving Board in Yosemite National Park

"Harmony's Ridge," The Milky Way over Illilouette Ridge and Illilouette Basin, Yosemite National Park, California

The Milky Way rises high into the night sky above Illilouette Ridge and Illilouette Basin in the high country of Yosemite National Park

"Magnetic Imagination," Illilouette Ridge and Illilouette Basin Milky Way, Yosemite National Park, California

The Milky Way rises high into the night sky above Illilouette Ridge and Illilouette Basin in the high country of Yosemite National Park

"Cosmic Domes," The Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy over Half Dome, Quarter Domes, Basket Dome, North Dome, Mount Watkins, Tenaya Peak, Cloud's Rest, Ahwiyah Point and Tressider Peak, Yosemite National Park

A meteor from the Aquariids Meteor Shower streaks across the sky. The Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxy rise high into the night sky above Half Dome, Quarter Domes, Basket Dome, North Dome, Mount Watkins, Tenaya Peak, Cloud's Rest, Ahwiyah Point and Tressider Peak in Yosemite National Park

"Silence," The night sky over the Merced River and snow covered Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California

Eagle Peak and snow covered Yosemite Valley reflect in the still, cold waters of the Merced River as the stars in the night sky shine brightly overhead.

"Muir's Dream," The night sky over Yosemite Falls, the Merced River and snow covered Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California

Yosemite Falls tumbles 2545 feet over the cliffs towards the snow covered valley below as the scene reflects in the cold, still waters of the Merced River.

"Colors of Winter," The night sky over the Merced River and snow covered Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California

The snow covered slopes and trees of Yosemite Valley reflect in the still, cold waters of the Merced River as the stars in the night sky shine brightly overhead.

"Winter Magic," Sentinel Dome and the Merced River at night, Yosemite National Park, California

Stars shine bright in the night skies above Sentinel Dome and the Merced River as snow blankets the Yosemite valley floor and granite cliffs above.