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PHOTOS: Yosemite's Horsetail Falls looks like a river of fire

Friday, February 19, 2016
A photo shows the optical illusion of a waterfall that appears to be on fire
YOSEMITE, Calif. -- Viewers have been sharing amazing photos from Yosemite National Park. For a short time every February, the sunset hits the water at Horsetail Falls just right, making the waterfall look like it's on fire.

This image taken in February 2016 shows the waterfall at Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park illuminated by the sunset.none
This image taken in February 2016 shows the waterfall at Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park illuminated by the sunset.none
This image taken in February 2016 shows the waterfall at Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park illuminated by the sunset.none
This image taken in February 2016 shows the waterfall at Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park illuminated by the sunset.none
This image taken in February 2016 shows the waterfall at Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park illuminated by the sunset.none
This image taken in February 2016 shows the waterfall at Horsetail Falls in Yosemite National Park illuminated by the sunset.none
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According to Yosemite's website, the most convenient and frequently shot view of Horsetail Fall is at the El Capitan picnic area.

Check it out by watching the video above. The photo is courtesy of Sangeeta Dey Photography. Check out her stunning images on Instagram.



KTRK-TV contributed to this report.
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