Yosemite National Park offers some of the most rewarding sunrise opportunities in the world. One of the best spots is along the Merced River with a clear view of the iconic granite peaks known as The Three Brothers rising over 3,700 ft above Yosemite Valley floor. The Three Brothers consist of three steep mountains: Eagle Peak (the highest), Middle Brother, and Lower Brother. Named after Chief Tenaya's sons.
That summer morning I woke at 4:30 AM, hiked out in the dark, and was rewarded with vibrant pink clouds lighting up the sky, with the iconic Three Brothers reflecting beautifully in the calm water and perfectly framed by green grass, lush cottonwoods, and towering evergreens along the riverbank.
This photograph captures that special sunrise moment when light, clouds, granite, and the lush riverside vegetation aligned perfectly. Bring this Yosemite sunrise beauty straight into your space so you can enjoy it all year.