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Yosemite-Gateway to the valley

Yosemite-Gateway to the valley

El Capitan, Half Dome, and the wonderful valley of Yosemite National Park invites the world to its doors.

El Capitan, Half Dome, and the wonderful valley of Yosemite National Park invites the world to its doors.
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PDRM5

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Aperture f/7.6 ISO 100 Shutter 1/350

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Apr, 2014

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Superb photo. lots of depth, pin sharp focus and wonderful view. Nice one!

Thank you, James. We're heading back there in a few days. Hope to get a better shot with my newer camera.

Beautiful shot - very inviting, regards Herbert

A belated thank you, Herbert.

Breath taking shot

Thanks, Sam. It was a number of years ago with a much simpler camera.

Stunning capture and detail. Natural colour and light - perfect

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Behind The Lens

Location

Yosemite National Park, California, USA...Ansel Adam's favorite shot of Yosemite Valley.

Time

Afternoon

Lighting

The shadows in the valley and cloud structure between El Capitan and Half Dome were perfect.

Equipment

Kodak 6490

Inspiration

Yosemite Valley is all the inspiration anyone needs.

Editing

none

In my camera bag

my newest camera, the Sony NEX 7 with a Tamron 17-200mm zoom lens, a monopod and a small tripod

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