I want to point out the idiot that split off from the rest and went around to the other side, all by himself. Monika is taking this photo with about 5 other photographers. I am at least 20 yards back explaining to the kids that they are about the right size for his afternoon snack and that running up to it to get a look is not a good idea.
The Merced river. High water some years ago was about 10' - 12' above this.
Cascade creek a thousand feet or so above the Merced river.