Alpenglow of Half Dome in Yosemite - 5th July 2008
/ Home › › Alpenglow of Half Dome 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 Join...