New Hope
My first time in Yosemite with the love of my life.
My first time in Yosemite with the love of my life.
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michaeltillman
January 14, 2020
This is a really nice shot; well framed and composed. Well done my friend.
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I took this picture at the Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park, California.Time
This is my favorite picture and probably the best picture I have ever taken. I had just gotten over a dramatic life-changing experience and started a new life with my 2 children. I had just met the love of my life and the person whom I shared this moment with. Sometime later, I took him to visit and experience Yosemite for the first time. We took a six-hour drive and made it to Tunnel View early in the morning. As I had already been there before and as we were going through the tunnel, I told him he would be in awe of what he was about to see. We parked and made it out of the car, I was not ready for what my eyes were about to see. It was a cold and gloomy morning, old snow was still on the ground and he had never seen snow. Our attention was on the ground as he touched the snow for the first time and enjoying being together. I still remember looking at his shoes and at his hands as he bent over to touch the snow. As we turned around to walk toward the edge of Tunnel View, my eyes were placed on him and looking forward to his reaction as he placed his eyes over the valley. As I was standing next to him and paying attention to him only, I looked over and said, "You see, it's beautiful!" When I turned my head around I saw the most beautiful colors and the most beautiful view my eyes had ever seen, I stopped talking and took a sigh as the sight took my breath away! I looked at this beautiful view and realized my life was being restored and the view of the place I had seen before completely changed to this beautiful place I had never seen. I compared the view of the valley with my life and I HAD TO capture this moment and remember it forever. I grabbed my phone and took this picture! We stood there and hugged, just in awe of this beautiful sight. We obviously took several pictures together and of him alone. This picture was taken on December 10, 2016, at 10:15 a.m.Lighting
I took this picture with my Samsung S6 at the time. A phone I chose because of its picture quality.Equipment
Samsung S6Inspiration
Comparing the view to my new life.Editing
This was a one time shot, no processing of any kind.In my camera bag
I do not use anything else other than my phone. I do not have any professional equipment as I am not able to afford it.Feedback
Take a moment to enjoy what you see and then capture the moment. The secret to enjoying it is to share it with others so your passion and love for your picture will inspire them.
