Considering that Yosemite was in the wilderness, there definately were a lot of people.
On the other hand, notice the lady in the wheelchair near the foreground. Last year, she would not be able to get as close to Yosemite Falls as she is now. (Yosemite Falls is directly behind me, any closer and I would be getting wet) The Park just completed the renovation of the trail to Lower Yosemite Falls to allow people with disabilities to make the hike.
