Asymmetrical balance of light cast upon a lake and its sky above. With reflections of color, shapes, land, and sky, a visual message appears to tell us a story of beauty and peace. A natural setting to contemplate, be at rest, and consider what is just beyond the horizon before us.
A squared and up the center image of Tenaya Lake and its surrounding domes. A mid-day photograph to reveal the character of the area. Between Tuolumne and Yosemite Valley, this lake is a popular destination for families for day use. The mid-shoulder up to the right is the route up Sunrise and to the backside of Yosemite Valley. Heading toward Cloud’s Rest, Half Dome, and Little Yosemite Valley.
In six months, Hume will be replenished and whole again. With the Winter months ahead, there many storms to go for this natural place to recover and thrive. In June of 2016, I will look back on this time and remember the blessings and comfort this place brings. By at least a full weekend visit where there are people and peace of mind.
Today we set out to the backside of Tenaya Lake just a bit above it. From the Eastside trailhead through to the Westside. Clear day and plenty of energy with more to spare. Over a decade of Yosemite exploration year over year and it is still largely a mystery to us.
It was a very peaceful day today at Hume lake. Where I spent time exploring the entire perimeter around the lake to get more familiar with the area. There’s a trail that goes the full length around the lake for about a few miles. There are a large number of paths from the trail to the shore throughout the area. Sandy Cove tucked away toward the back of the lake was a nice surprise.
Aside from the amazing beauty and peace that came from being there, there were all walks of life out and about. Not high-density crowds, but families and people of all ages interspersed as hikers, fishing folks, bikers, kayaking, bible students, joggers, dog walkers, on and on. It was just as rewarding watching people as it was seeing the remote lake up-close and first hand.
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