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Half-Dome, Yosemite Nat'l Park, California. · **7 Likes**

At the end of the Glacier Point loop, you can admire Half-Dome, a stone mountain cut squarely by glaciers eons ago. Pentax K1 with FA* 28-70 mm f/2.8 @ 53 mm and f/11. This iconic site was immortalized by Ansel Adams more than 50 years ago.

**PenPusher** · 03-06-2020, 02:09 AM

I've been looking at this fascinating shot for a long time and wondering what the collapse, if it was sudden, did to the valley below, very well taken.

**Sailor** · 03-06-2020, 07:08 AM

Beautifully done.

Jer

**K2 to K50** · 03-17-2020, 07:44 PM

This image really captures the majesty of the cliffs - makes for very good viewing.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 03-18-2020, 05:49 AM

This image is rather "painterly". Well done!

LightSpeed · 03-18-2020, 04:42 PM

Nice. I like it

**ToddK** · 03-19-2020, 05:25 AM

Excellent image Richard! Did you use a polarizing filter on this shot?

bdery · 03-19-2020, 06:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by PenPusher

I've been looking at this fascinating shot for a long time and wondering what the collapse, if it was sudden, did to the valley below

I'm guessing the glacier carried the rocks away over a large area.

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

At the end of the Glacier Point loop

If travel becomes possible again, I'll be visiting Yosemite this summer. I'll be sure to go at the end of that loop! Thanks for sharing.

**RICHARD L.** · 03-19-2020, 10:10 AM

Todd :

Lightly filtered with a CPL to remove reflections on the bare rock but not so much as to render the blue sky objectionable. Shadows are a little too bluish though.

Bernard :

The Glacier Point loop is the southernmost road in the park, near the Entrance on California SR 41 leading to Fresno. I planned to go West this summer again but each day that passes makes me doubt that it will be feasable this year. Borders will be sealed this Friday for tourists.

Regards,
Richard

coondog · 07-08-2020, 04:06 PM

Originally posted by PenPusher

I've been looking at this fascinating shot for a long time and wondering what the collapse, if it was sudden, did to the valley below, very well taken.

All of what you see and yes even over the top of half dome was under several hundred feet of ice. As it receded it ground and plucked large blocks of granite off the whole area and left what you see now. I lived and worked in the valley and the high country. Hiked there for 10 years or so!!!!!!!

**RICHARD L.** · 07-08-2020, 04:18 PM

The landscape is shaped either by water, frost or ice. This was a "glacial valley" 12 000 years ago. Canada was entirely covered by ice too. Glaciation created the "Sea of Champlain" that became the Saint Lawrence Valley as we know it today.

SpecialK · 07-08-2020, 04:41 PM

Very nice,. I love Glacier Pt more than the valley below which can be trafficky. Your view looking mostly ENE. If you take the posted trail WSW, you will encounter the Fissures and Taft Pt, with an excellent view as well...

**RICHARD L.** · 07-09-2020, 06:53 AM - **1 Like**

There won't be any trip to the U.S. this year because of the pandemic. Even if the U.S.-Canada Border reopens eventually, our travel Health Insurance providers won't cover us if we get sick with COVID-19.

**Apet-Sure** · 07-09-2020, 11:20 AM

Ooooo.....those colors! Maybe the WB of the shaded areas are on the bluish side as Richard says, but I like it!

lesmore49 · 07-10-2020, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

There won't be any trip to the U.S. this year because of the pandemic. Even if the U.S.-Canada Border reopens eventually, our travel Health Insurance providers won't cover us if we get sick with COVID-19.

That is a surprise. I'll have to check our travel insurance, Wonder if it applies to traveling to other provinces in Canada, also ?

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07-08-2020, 04:18 PM	#11
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,653 Original Poster	The landscape is shaped either by water, frost or ice. This was a "glacial valley" 12 000 years ago. Canada was entirely covered by ice too. Glaciation created the "Sea of Champlain" that became the Saint Lawrence Valley as we know it today. Last edited by RICHARD L.; 07-09-2020 at 06:51 AM.

07-09-2020, 06:53 AM - 1 Like	#13
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,653 Original Poster	There won't be any trip to the U.S. this year because of the pandemic. Even if the U.S.-Canada Border reopens eventually, our travel Health Insurance providers won't cover us if we get sick with COVID-19. Last edited by RICHARD L.; 07-09-2020 at 08:52 AM.

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03-06-2020, 02:09 AM	#2
PenPusher Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,048	I've been looking at this fascinating shot for a long time and wondering what the collapse, if it was sudden, did to the valley below, very well taken.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Beautifully done. Jer

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K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	This image really captures the majesty of the cliffs - makes for very good viewing.

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ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	This image is rather "painterly". Well done!

03-18-2020, 04:42 PM	#6
LightSpeed Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 639	Nice. I like it

03-19-2020, 05:25 AM	#7
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Excellent image Richard! Did you use a polarizing filter on this shot?

03-19-2020, 06:22 AM - 1 Like	#8
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,363	Originally posted by PenPusher I've been looking at this fascinating shot for a long time and wondering what the collapse, if it was sudden, did to the valley below I'm guessing the glacier carried the rocks away over a large area. Originally posted by RICHARD L. At the end of the Glacier Point loop If travel becomes possible again, I'll be visiting Yosemite this summer. I'll be sure to go at the end of that loop! Thanks for sharing.

03-19-2020, 10:10 AM	#9
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,653 Original Poster	Todd : Lightly filtered with a CPL to remove reflections on the bare rock but not so much as to render the blue sky objectionable. Shadows are a little too bluish though. Bernard : The Glacier Point loop is the southernmost road in the park, near the Entrance on California SR 41 leading to Fresno. I planned to go West this summer again but each day that passes makes me doubt that it will be feasable this year. Borders will be sealed this Friday for tourists. Regards, Richard

07-08-2020, 04:06 PM	#10
coondog Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: central Oregon coast Posts: 59	Originally posted by PenPusher I've been looking at this fascinating shot for a long time and wondering what the collapse, if it was sudden, did to the valley below, very well taken. All of what you see and yes even over the top of half dome was under several hundred feet of ice. As it receded it ground and plucked large blocks of granite off the whole area and left what you see now. I lived and worked in the valley and the high country. Hiked there for 10 years or so!!!!!!!

07-08-2020, 04:41 PM	#12
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Very nice,. I love Glacier Pt more than the valley below which can be trafficky. Your view looking mostly ENE. If you take the posted trail WSW, you will encounter the Fissures and Taft Pt, with an excellent view as well...

07-09-2020, 11:20 AM	#14
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872	Ooooo.....those colors! Maybe the WB of the shaded areas are on the bluish side as Richard says, but I like it!

07-10-2020, 12:26 PM	#15
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Originally posted by RICHARD L. There won't be any trip to the U.S. this year because of the pandemic. Even if the U.S.-Canada Border reopens eventually, our travel Health Insurance providers won't cover us if we get sick with COVID-19. That is a surprise. I'll have to check our travel insurance, Wonder if it applies to traveling to other provinces in Canada, also ?

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