5th July 2008: Alpenglow of Half Dome in Yosemite

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The climax of dusk at Half Dome, I believe, is a magical display of light truly worthy of the name alpenglow. 

As the sun sinks toward the horizon, the vast granite monolith, though losing direct sunlight, begins to take on a golden hue from the soft light scattered through the atmosphere. 

That radiance gradually acquires a reddish tint, transforming the rock face into a deep color as if it were glowing from within. 

Long shadows stretch across the valley floor, while the sky blends pale pinks and purples and a majestic hush settles over the scene. 

The moment when only the rim of Half Dome remains lit until the very end feels like a brief drama staged by nature. 

Bathed in alpenglow, Half Dome marks a special time where grandeur and transience intersect, leaving a lasting impression on all who witness it.


Half Dome before sunset

Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-70mm F3.5-5.6G ED / 1/80s / F8 / ISO 200 / 0.0


Joined a guided tour to watch the sunset

Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-70mm F3.5-5.6G ED / 1/40s / F4.5 / ISO 400 / 0.0


Beginning of the sunset.

Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-70mm F3.5-5.6G ED / 1/60s / F8 / ISO 200 / 0.0


Alpenglow has begun!

Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-70mm F3.5-5.6G ED / 1/100s / F7 / ISO 400 / 0.0


Half Dome turning red.

Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-70mm F3.5-5.6G ED / 1/100s / F7 / ISO 400 / 0.0


Half Dome at its reddest.

Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-70mm F3.5-5.6G ED / 1/50s / F7.1 / ISO 400 / 0.0


The color is fading.

Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-70mm F3.5-5.6G ED / 1/20s / F4.5 / ISO 400 / 0.0


Fading the color.

Nikon D40x / AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-70mm F3.5-5.6G ED / 1/25s / F4.5 / ISO 400 / 0.0


    Camera : Nikon D40x at DPREVIEW
    Lens      : AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-70mm F3.5-5.6G ED at DPREVIEW    

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