Yosemite Sunset from Glacier Point

Yosemite Sunset from Glacier Point · 11:34 AM

Two days ago I wanted to shoot the largest full moon of the year rising over the Yosemite high country. The weather looked iffy but I had nothing better to do, so I headed up to Glacier Point high on the west rim of Yosemite valley and set up next to several like minded Canikon shooters... The moon never showed but some nice light from sunset peeked through before we were forced to leave by a ranger as they were closing the road for the season and had to be sure none of us were locked in (the ranger was a really nice guy - gave us about 30 extra minutes while we all waited, hoping the moon would peek through the clouds)...

All shot with the K20D, RAW, with the Tamron 70-200 f/2.8 and processed to various extents in Lightroom.

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sajmmiller · 12-16-2008, 08:25 AM

They are all outstanding shots Josh! Beautiful color in the cloud formations. I sure miss that country.

sweet bay · 12-16-2008, 07:54 PM

Beautiful, beautiful shots -- love the detail of the rock and the purple light in the sky.

heliphoto · 12-16-2008, 09:08 PM

Thank you Scott and sweet bay.

**wtlwdwgn** · 12-16-2008, 10:03 PM

I really enjoyed this series. I can't think of when I've seen these views before, especially the one Half Dome. Well done.

Peter Zack · 12-16-2008, 10:19 PM

Excellent series. very well exposed and you captured the mountains perfectly while retaining the wonderful colours of an incredible sky. beautiful.

Jimbo · 12-16-2008, 10:25 PM

Very well done Josh... PP work is excellent and this shots are amazing. JIMBO

heliphoto · 12-17-2008, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

I really enjoyed this series. I can't think of when I've seen these views before, especially the one Half Dome. Well done.

Thanks Steve. They were shot from a very commonly used viewpoint at Glacier Point, high above the valley floor, so I'm glad I was able to show you something you'd not seen before. The difference is maybe because most shots from there use wide angles to try to show the whole view.

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Excellent series. very well exposed and you captured the mountains perfectly while retaining the wonderful colours of an incredible sky. beautiful.

Thanks Peter. The goal was the moonrise, but I knew this storm was blowing in and the backup plan was to hope for a sunset... even that seemed to have failed, as the light just sort of went out as the sun was enveloped by clouds... luckily, before dropping below the horizon for good, the sun popped out and gave us a final show.

Originally posted by Jimbo

Very well done Josh... PP work is excellent and this shots are amazing. JIMBO

Thanks JIMBO.

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12-16-2008, 08:25 AM	#16
sajmmiller Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prescott, Arizona USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 585	They are all outstanding shots Josh! Beautiful color in the cloud formations. I sure miss that country.

12-16-2008, 07:54 PM	#17
sweet bay Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NC Posts: 338	Beautiful, beautiful shots -- love the detail of the rock and the purple light in the sky.

12-16-2008, 09:08 PM	#18
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539 Original Poster	Thank you Scott and sweet bay.

12-16-2008, 10:03 PM	#19
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,838	I really enjoyed this series. I can't think of when I've seen these views before, especially the one Half Dome. Well done.

12-16-2008, 10:19 PM	#20
Peter Zack Pentaxian Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton Alberta, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 10,643	Excellent series. very well exposed and you captured the mountains perfectly while retaining the wonderful colours of an incredible sky. beautiful.

12-16-2008, 10:25 PM	#21
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Very well done Josh... PP work is excellent and this shots are amazing. JIMBO

12-17-2008, 09:15 AM	#22
heliphoto Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Region 5 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,539 Original Poster	Originally posted by wtlwdwgn I really enjoyed this series. I can't think of when I've seen these views before, especially the one Half Dome. Well done. Thanks Steve. They were shot from a very commonly used viewpoint at Glacier Point, high above the valley floor, so I'm glad I was able to show you something you'd not seen before. The difference is maybe because most shots from there use wide angles to try to show the whole view. Originally posted by Peter Zack Excellent series. very well exposed and you captured the mountains perfectly while retaining the wonderful colours of an incredible sky. beautiful. Thanks Peter. The goal was the moonrise, but I knew this storm was blowing in and the backup plan was to hope for a sunset... even that seemed to have failed, as the light just sort of went out as the sun was enveloped by clouds... luckily, before dropping below the horizon for good, the sun popped out and gave us a final show. Originally posted by Jimbo Very well done Josh... PP work is excellent and this shots are amazing. JIMBO Thanks JIMBO.