California experienced a historic winter snowpack in 2022-2023

Amid the winter of 2022-2023, California encountered historic heavy snowfall in the Sierra Nevada mountains. This occurrence impacted Yosemite National Park, where an unprecedented volume of snow accumulated. The remarkable snowpack subsequently triggered a surge in water movement through the park’s rivers and streams, resulting in a truly captivating transformation of the park’s waterfalls.

Prominent among the famed waterfalls within Yosemite National Park are Yosemite Falls, Vernal Falls, and Bridalveil Falls. These natural marvels within Yosemite Valley showcase remarkably heightened water flow. Yosemite Falls, the tallest waterfall in North America, experienced its most substantial water flow in over a century.

In May and June 2023, our photographic journey through the park yielded these remarkable images.

Note: The images on this page were captured with the Leica Q2 Monochrom/SL2 and processed using Capture One.

Our Photography Workshops

Our photography workshops in Yosemite, Point Reyes, and Bodie allow participants to capture stunning images of California’s diverse landscapes, from majestic waterfalls to haunting ghost towns. The collaborative learning environment fosters growth for photographers of all levels. We look forward to offering the following 2025 workshops in California.

Point Reyes National Seashore Photography Workshop – Click Here
Yosemite Photography Workshop – Click Here
Bodie State Historic Park Photography Workshop – Click Here

Please note we have no affiliation with Leica or Leica Akademie.

Gino Creglia

Gino Creglia is a highly experienced business professional, teacher, photographer, color management consultant, and digital workflow expert based in Folsom, California. His down-to-earth, hard-working approach and professional demeanor have made him a sought-after trainer and workshop leader for photographers using the Leica digital and film camera system.