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Doesn't this look blissful? Flickr user Bernard-SD took this shot at Yosemite National Park. Summer is one of the best but also the most crowded times at our country's national parks, so it's refreshing to see a great nature shot with nary a human to clutter the view.

Bernard's photo is great not only for the scenery but also because it's nicely framed. I like how the lone hiking path cuts across the foreground, winding off into unknown. The tree on the right is also a nice counterpoint to the gorgeous waterfall on the upper left. Just imagine yourself hiking down this peaceful path, the vista of the park's mountains looming in the distance.

Have a great travel photo you'd like to share with the world here on Gadling? Add it to our Gadling pool on Flickr and we might pick it as our Photo of the Day.

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Photo of the Day

Photo of the day 11.23.09

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Photo of the Day (11.22.09)

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Photo of the Day (11.21.09)

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Photo of the Day (11-17-09)

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Photo of the day 11.16.09

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Photo of the Day (11.14.09)

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Photo of the Day (11.13.09)

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Photo of the day (11-12-09)

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Photo of the Day (11-11-09)

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Photo of the Day (11.10.09)

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Photo of the day 11.09.09

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Photo of the Day (11.8.09)

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Photo of the Day (11.7.09)

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Photo of the Day (11-4-09)

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Photo of the day 11.02.09

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Photo of the Day (11.1.09)

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