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A View of Olmsted Point

A View of Olmsted Point

This image shows the landscape of Olmsted Point. The surface is largely comprised of jointed granite. There are trees growing is the joints of the granite, in many places. Jeffrey pines are renowned for thriving in small amounts of mineral rich soil, in rocky terrain.
Galleries: Yosemite National Park
Keywords: granite, jeffrey pines, jointed granite, olmsted point, pine trees, trees, yosemite national park
Photo Location: Yosemite National Park, California
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 07/10/2011
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Original Dimensions: 25260×3000
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 37°44'36.00"N 119°34'33.00"W
Picture Number: 12821