Yosemite - Gates of the Valley

[HikinMike]

Got to the park around 2:30 am the day after Thanksgiving. Had fun photographing different locations while the near full-moon was out. I spent sunrise at Gates of the Valley and then again in the afternoon (last image).

El Capitan at Sunrise

5D, 17-40mm, ISO 800, f/11, 1/8 & 1/20 sec hand-blended

Gates of the Valley at Sunrise

5D, 17-40mm, ISO 400, f/11, 1/50 sec 1/20 sec hand-blended

El Capitan

5D, 17-40mm, ISO 100, f/16, 1/30 sec

 

[JoeW]

Beautiful! I hope to get to Yosemite some time when there is snow on the ground.

 

[PropilotBW]

I actually like the afternoon shot the best. I really like the ambient lighting on the rocks.

 

[FITBMX]

I would love to see Yosemite! Wonderful photos!

 

[KmH]

Mike your images of Yosemite always bring back superb memories for me.

I cherish every moment I spent in the valley, one of the most beautiful places on planet Earth.

 

[HikinMike]

Thanks everybody!

 

[martijn1980]

the second image is the best for me

 

[beagle100]

Ansel has nothing on you

 

[desertrattm2r12]

Nice. I agree, I like the second image best.