We cruised slowly through the park, from east to west, stopping frequently for short hikes through the woods, up rocky slopes and along rivers. It is a really beautiful part of the world. As the road runs west, it also descends in altitude. We saw some marmots close up, but they are quick little buggers and we failed to get a picture.
We headed to the western sections of the park and saw El Capitan and the Yosemite river. We spotted deer in the woods by the road.
Later, we headed south to the Maricopa Grove and took another walk through the redwoods, including the giants. On the way, we stopped at the side of the road and saw a black bear grazing. He ran off when some guys on Harleys pulled up. Their exhausts were too loud for him. We also saw some bucks up close as they grazed and sized one another up.
In the late afternoon, we headed out of the park, westward, and stopped for the night at a motel in Merced. Dinner at Dennys and a quiet night in.
Buck at Maricopa Grove 
Mark and Pia at California Tree, tallest Sequoia in the park
Grizzly Giant, and yes that is the name they gave it
A bear in his natural habitat, but with too many people trying to disturb his lunchtime
El Capitan, Mark moved very gracefully over slippery rocks to acquire this shot.
El Capitan, Pia's shot, trying to rediscover the joy of black and white. Also, it didn't hurt that I had just been inspired by Ansel Adams
How's this for a lunch spot
Stone Structure
Rocky embankment
Moon and River. All that needs to be in this shot is the Death Star.
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