Each day, just before sunset, Horsetail Fall on the eastern edge of El Capitan ... to tips to taking the best photos. The original Yosemite firefall stemmed from Mountain House hotel owner James ...

This lava-like visual is only seen when the conditions are perfect, and the sunset aligns with the waterfall just right. Firefall at Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park on Feb. 5 ...

The peak dates to see the event are around Feb. 21, when the sunset hits the waterfall at the perfect angle. The setting sun transforms Horsetail Fall into a firefall in Yosemite National Park.

With just the right conditions, the Horsetail Fall down El Capitan ... water runs over the edge of the fall. The best views of the Yosemite firefall are possible when there is a lot of water ...