Merry Christmas! : Michael Frye Photography

Moonlit clouds over El Capitan, Yosemite

While snow is rare at our house in the Sierra foothills, Yosemite Valley has received a few early-winter snowstorms, so Claudia and I have been able to go up there and enjoy the snow on several occasions, which is always a treat. To me, the holidays always feel more festive with snow. I made this photograph of El Capitan after one of those storms, as the setting moon lit El Capitan and the fast-moving clouds overhead.

For many people in North America, however, things probably seem a bit too wintry. It’s one thing to watch snowflakes floating gently to the ground outside while you sit around a cozy fire; it’s another to endure blizzard conditions, whiteouts, sub-zero temperatures, flight delays, and power outages.

Claudia and I hope everyone is able to stay safe, and warm, and to spend time with their loved ones (at least eventually) during this holiday season. Whatever the circumstances, we hope you’re able to make the best of things, and wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah.

— Michael Frye

12 Comments

Mark Howenstein on December 24, 2022 at 2:16 pm

Michael and Claudia:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours as well. Thanks as always for the beautiful images of the Sierra–probably the one place I have ever felt most at home. So far away, yet your posts always remind me of that wonderful place. What a gift!

Thank you.

Mark

Michael Frye on December 25, 2022 at 7:08 pm

Thanks so much Mark, and Merry Christmas to you!
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Jane Cossins on December 24, 2022 at 2:21 pm

Merry Christmas to you and your family. 🎄 Thank you for sharing your photos and knowledge throughout the year. Always a pleasure to receive your emails.
My thoughts are with those who are struggling this festive season. Stay safe and best wishes.

Michael Frye on December 25, 2022 at 8:44 pm

Thanks Jane! Merry Christmas to you too.
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Larry Millican on December 24, 2022 at 2:55 pm

Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing!

Michael Frye on December 25, 2022 at 8:44 pm

Thanks Larry – Merry Christmas!
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Jeffrey on December 25, 2022 at 4:45 am

Merry Christmas to you and your family Michael,

Your images of Yosemite bring back such fond memories.

Way back we had the good fortune to spend Christmas at the Ahwahnee and have Christmas Day dinner at the fabulous dining room.

Michael Frye on December 25, 2022 at 8:45 pm

Thanks Jeffrey, and Merry Christmas to you! Glad the photos bring back good memories for you.
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Bob Schmiedeskamp on December 25, 2022 at 8:59 am

Merry Christmas to you and Claudia. Thank for sending the inspiring images. They keep us in contact with grandeur and beauty of California and the West.