Nevadawaterval in Yosemite National Park by R.Y. Young

Nevadawaterval in Yosemite National Park 1902

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"Nevadawaterval in Yosemite National Park" is a stereoscopic photograph created by R.Y. Young in 1902. The image captures the grandeur of Nevada Fall, a 700-foot cascade in Yosemite National Park, California, with its misty spray and surrounding rocky cliffs. Stereoscopic photography, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, uses two slightly different images to create a three-dimensional effect when viewed through a stereoscope. This format allowed viewers to experience the natural beauty of Yosemite in a more immersive way. The photograph's small size and detailed caption make it a prime example of early 20th-century travel photography, documenting the awe-inspiring landscape of Yosemite.

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