Tis-sa-ack by wysiwig
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Description
Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Yosemite is the great granite rock known as Half Dome. Half Dome was originally called "Tis-sa-ack," meaning Cleft Rock in the language of the local Native Americans. Tis-sa-ack is also the name of a Mono Lake Paiute Indian girl in the Yosemite Native American legend. The face seen in Half Dome is supposed to be hers.
As late as the 1870s, Half Dome was declared inaccessible. The summit was finally conquered by George Anderson in October, 1875. Today, Half Dome may now be ascended in several different ways. The top is reached by following an 8.5 mi (13.7 km) trail from the valley floor. The final hike up the peak's steep east face is aided by a pair of post-mounted braided steel cables originally constructed in 1919.
Comments (19)
Wonderful shot! great veiw!
Lovely.
Beautiful place !
I stared at this for the longest time. My son has hiked up the other side, has fotos of himself with his feel dangling over the edge. A mother's worst nightmare!!
Great shot yet again, mt son was there a while ago, he took a shot but from the top looking down, rather him than me.
I'm perfectly happy to look at it from here!
a beautiful shot of this spectacular place
A marvelous view and it really shows off the face well.
beautiful capture love the green warm hugs, Linda
EXCELLENT SHOT!!!!!!
I remember this! I doubt anyone who has seen it, forgets it easily. Beautiful place and capture! Very interesting information!
Wonderful view!
What a beautiful photo!!! Splendid image!
Beautiful place.Fantastic photo.
what a shot, beautiful
Very different POV for Half Dome - fantastic. Still more great information. Dana
The manifest expression of geological time is always a wonderful focus pull for the human ego, ay? For all our noise and pretense we don't even register yet in the full history of this planet. Nature is and ever has been the master builder and supreme artist of our world. You're not doing so bad, though, Mark. ;-) This is a really exceptional portrait of Half Dome. Normally I'd prefer such a scene in black and white but in this case the color really enhances the sense of place and beauty of the environment. A very nice series. Terry
Wonderful, fantastic photo - Yosemite is a beautiful place.
Splendid photo and wiev ! Great information.