Wired Wednesday: How to Shoot a Photo or Video of Yosemite’s Majestic Firefall

By Chad Mooney

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February 14, 2024

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Every year hundreds of photographers gather in Yosemite Valley to capture the Firefall at Horsetail Falls. When it happens, the sunlight illuminates the thin sliver of Horsetail Falls, turning it into a vibrant molten orange.

GV Wire reporter Edward Smith, a dedicated Sierra hiker, joined KMPH Fox 26’s “Great Day” to share tips on capturing photos and video of Yosemite’s world-famous Firefall.

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