Granite Dome Tapestries

Granite Dome

Half Dome is a granite dome in Yosemite National Park, located in northeastern Mariposa County, California, at the eastern end of the Yosemite Valley.

Glacier Point offers a commanding view of Half Dome and the High Sierra.

Glacier Point offers a commanding view of Half Dome and the High Sierra.

This is another view of Napoleon's Tomb, taken from the lower viewing gallery. This image shows the scale of the Eglise du Dome with the main alter on the first floor. Hope you're enjoying a tour of this place. All images are Copyright © Hany G. Jadaa; C.Chem. M.Sc. Eng.; and Copyright © Prince John Photography (the Artist). The material contained herein may not be reproduced, copied, edited, published, transmitted or downloaded in any way, shape or form. All rights are reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistribution of any of these images without written permission from the Artist is strictly prohibited and will be prosecuted under US, Canadian, European, and Australian Copyright laws. Image is available for purchase...

Napoleon died on the island of St Helena in May of 1821 (he was in exile there since 1815). He was initially buried in the Geranium valley, and his remains rested there until October of 1840. In 1840 his remains were exhumed and brought to Paris (under the instructions of Louis-Philippe, who demanded that the English return the emperor to French soil). A state funeral was held, and the remains laid to rest in St Jerome's Chapel. The remains were moved in 1861 when the tomb was completed. Right now, Napoleon's Tomb is located in the central crypt of the Eglise du Dome Church at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris. The remains of the emperor, inside the sarcophagus, are protected by six concentric coffins, built from different materia...

Yosemite National park made in a minimalist line style.