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I was fortunate enough to shoot this shot at sunset in Yosemite Valley. The descending storm clouds had strangled off all light, prompting most photographers to...
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I was fortunate enough to shoot this shot at sunset in Yosemite Valley. The descending storm clouds had strangled off all light, prompting most photographers to pack up and call it a day. A handful of us stayed and were able to bear witness to a fiery strip of sunlight burning its way through the clouds onto the western face of El Capitan.
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colelmore
 
colelmore December 02, 2015
absolutely amazing shot!!
kathleenweetman
 
kathleenweetman December 02, 2015
Now this shot...I love...k
robinkuyper
 
robinkuyper December 02, 2015
Wow! Fantastic lighting
Jillybean56
 
Jillybean56 January 04, 2016
Stunning photo. Congrats on being a flnalist!
stormslinger1 PRO+
 
stormslinger1 January 07, 2016
Absolutely AMAZING!! Bravo! Patience is a virtue and it paid off for you here BIG TIME!
Melodygrace
 
Melodygrace January 08, 2016
Absolutely stunning shot!
pedronunoferreira
 
pedronunoferreira January 09, 2016
Awesome. Masterpiece.
matej007
 
matej007 January 13, 2016
Great work
candidqueen
 
candidqueen January 14, 2016
Amazing! Great capture!
renomike Platinum
 
renomike January 22, 2016
Breathtaking.....
shutrfly
 
shutrfly January 24, 2016
This is amazing. One of the best fire and ice shots I've ever seen.
jamierichey
 
jamierichey January 28, 2016
Great light, nice work
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots January 28, 2016
Amazing capture! Congrats.
djpavek PRO+
 
djpavek January 28, 2016
Beautiful.
dieterberghmans
 
dieterberghmans January 28, 2016
This photo is just spectacular. What an amazing play with the light! Really fantastic!
DebbieStorie PRO+
 
DebbieStorie January 28, 2016
Absolutely AMAZING!
georgeshackelford
 
georgeshackelford January 28, 2016
I think only a few times in life ones genius melds with skill to produce an image such as this. It's a masterpiece I would love to display in my home.....
georgeshackelford
 
georgeshackelford January 28, 2016
Did I mention this photo also brings one quite a bit closer to tossing the old Brownie straight into the trash......... Very humbling!
LemonadeSally
 
LemonadeSally January 28, 2016
Absolutely Amazing shot!
jambajim8
 
jambajim8 January 30, 2016
Amazing Shot! Well Done!
F8user
 
F8user February 03, 2016
Congrats!
adavies PRO+
 
adavies February 03, 2016
Yowza! Awesome capture! Nicely done! :)
cara53
 
cara53 February 03, 2016
WOW! Sooooo Beautiful!
nina050
 
nina050 February 03, 2016
Your patience paid off! Congrats on your Finalist win(s)!!
KatieMcKinneyPhotography
 
KatieMcKinneyPhotography February 06, 2016
This is incredible!! Love it!
sbmasterpieces Platinum
 
sbmasterpieces February 26, 2016
What an amazing image!! Just goes to show that having a little patience can really pay!!
kathleenparry
 
kathleenparry March 20, 2016
Crazy! I didn't know what I was seeing until I read your description. Once in a lifetime shot.
karenmrehaber
 
karenmrehaber June 07, 2016
Exceptional Shot! So worth the wait!
Yuelana
 
Yuelana June 15, 2016
Amazingly beautiful!
syrom
 
syrom July 23, 2016
Great work
alexandrudinulescu
 
alexandrudinulescu July 23, 2016
Masterpiece !! No doubt !
Byronfairphotography PRO+
 
Byronfairphotography August 21, 2016
Stunning capture
bennettcphotography
 
bennettcphotography September 02, 2016
Love how the big red mountain stands out agaist the vast white and grey scene.
TheoShilton
 
TheoShilton September 15, 2016
Every time I see this shot it just gets more impressive!
gldosa PRO+
 
gldosa October 04, 2016
Absolutely great capture. Congrats!
ryandaw
 
ryandaw October 12, 2016
This is fantastic!
Adrock318
 
Adrock318 October 16, 2016
Wow
Chelle-s PRO
 
Chelle-s October 24, 2016
Superb shot. I do believe you found gold in Yosemite! This is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Can't give you enough props for this stunning shot!!
Beegirl
 
Beegirl November 01, 2016
Great capture
Hopia79
 
Hopia79 November 22, 2016
Awesome reward for your patience and persistence! Magnificent capture!
jamiesarkett
 
jamiesarkett November 24, 2016
absolutely amazing
matej007
 
matej007 December 22, 2016
Great image
Seraphim
 
Seraphim December 24, 2016
One of the best magic light pics I have seen.
jimfbauty
 
jimfbauty February 15, 2017
Just had to read your description... looked as if the top of the mount was getting ready to blow. Incredible capture!!
britanica
 
britanica February 16, 2017
breath taking
mondo_mania1960
 
mondo_mania1960 February 20, 2017
absolutely unbelievable.....what a gorgeous capture!
SusanBurroughs
 
SusanBurroughs February 22, 2017
It looks like it is on fire! Great capture!
pattymo
 
pattymo March 19, 2017
This is stunning ????????????
pattymo
 
pattymo March 19, 2017
What month was this taken in Yosemite? Where in the valley was this shot from? I grew up going to Yosemite several times a year during all seasons
podesta
 
podesta August 01, 2017
perfect picture
LPChellew
 
LPChellew August 27, 2017
Beautiful!
richandcherylshaffer
 
richandcherylshaffer September 22, 2017
Awesome Shot
sandymayor
 
sandymayor September 27, 2017
Beautiful
jessified1204
 
jessified1204 October 28, 2017
All 4 elements in one beautiful shot! You’ve got my vote. Well done.
Lightsoutlyon_Photography
 
Lightsoutlyon_Photography November 08, 2017
Print for sale??? Love to have it in my new house
susanplss-bryant Platinum
 
susanplss-bryant November 24, 2017
A M A Z I N G ....
ryanheintzelman
 
ryanheintzelman January 07, 2018
Stunning!
Sindiswaonline
 
Sindiswaonline February 02, 2018
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
Sindiswaonline
 
Sindiswaonline February 02, 2018
Beautiful work!
dwatts
 
dwatts February 28, 2018
Absolutely beautiful!
CURUTCHET
 
CURUTCHET May 30, 2018
Nature is great we just have to shut up
valdetfetahu
 
valdetfetahu July 21, 2018
Amazing....
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