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Michael Levitt

Capturing Yosemite's gorgeous — and elusive — natural 'firefall'

Evan Russel's photo of Yosemite's firefall in late February. (Evan Russel)

California's Yosemite National Park is full of natural wonders. But at a certain time each year, photographers and visitors from all over gather hoping to see something extra special.

Horsetail Fall is a seasonal waterfall that spills off the eastern face of the iconic El Capitan rock formation. For a couple weeks in winter, just before sunset, the light hits in such a way that the water glows gold and yellow, like lava.

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