Giant Sequoias in Mariposa Grove 2 Canvas Print

he sequoia trees in Mariposa Grove in Yosemite National Park are HUGE! The beautiful red trunks are enormous.

In 1864 President Lincoln signed legislation protecting the Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley for "public use, resort, and recreation." This landmark legislation holds an important place in our country's history and was enacted at a time when the nation was embroiled in the Civil War. For the first time in our nation's history, the federal government set aside scenic natural areas to be protected for the benefit of future generations. Later added to Yosemite National Park in 1906, the Mariposa Grove is a popular destination within the park.

Lindsay Thomson is a photographer who specializes in a variety of landscape images. Her photos have garnered her awards in juried exhibitions locally and internationally. Living in Southern California in close proximity to local beaches, Lindsay enjoys photographing sunrises, sunsets and long exposure images over the ocean. A national forest is close to home and offers many opportunities for photography as well. She enjoys astrophotography, specifically Milky Way and star trails combined with unique foreground elements. She is fascinated by the beauty and geometry of plants and flowers. Macro photography gives her the opportunity to share these close up views of nature with others. Lindsay enjoys traveling and exploring new and...