Sunset, Glacier Point

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 9, 20044,028 views27 comments

From last May's California trip. I won't bother to point out "Icon Alert!" (Oh, I just did...) But with clouds and light like I had on my last evening in Yosemite, who cares? This is the view from Glacier Point about 5 minutes before sunset. Half Dome simply glowed in its natural "spotlight".

Ebony 4x5, 210mm, Velvia 100F

Comments

27 comments

Comment posted by Doug Dolde on July 9, 2004 at 1:10 AM

What to say but Fantastic !!!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 305 Posts, 3900 Comments

Comment posted by John Zinn on July 9, 2004 at 9:18 AM

I agree - This is Fantastic!!

John Zinn

Registered on November 1, 2003, 41 Posts, 1743 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Kennedy on July 9, 2004 at 9:54 AM

Beautiful color and light, Danny. I know everyone always hates "crop a little here, crop a little there" suggestions, but I think a very slight bit off the top may make it even stronger -- it is at least just as strong that way, if you ever need to print with a longer width than height.

I visited your site again and am enjoying my visits! You've done a nice make-over.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 4 Posts, 173 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on July 9, 2004 at 9:57 AM

This is the best image that I've seen from Glacier Point. Icon or not - this trumps all other shots of this scene that come to my mind. Seriously!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 566 Posts, 15507 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Graf on July 9, 2004 at 10:03 AM

Absolutely gorgeous. I love the light on the dome vs. the light in the cloud above.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 39 Posts, 542 Comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 9, 2004 at 10:05 AM

Jaw-dropping light you got here, Danny. I really like how the highlighted cloud hangs across the whole frame.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Stephen Weaver on July 9, 2004 at 10:10 AM

Absolutely superb Danny!!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 226 Posts, 623 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on July 9, 2004 at 10:30 AM

Marvelous work. I love the light and composition. I wouldn't crop the top. The blue at the top gives the lower cloud more definition. Can I have it?

Joe.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 573 Posts, 2619 Comments

Comment posted by Robert S. on July 9, 2004 at 10:45 AM

Wow! No, I mean WOW!

Did I forget to say WOW!!!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 128 Posts, 576 Comments

Comment posted by Love Bug on July 9, 2004 at 10:47 AM

Oh Danny this is sweeeeeeet! Excellent on all counts!

Registered on July 7, 2004, 1 Posts, 5 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Ludwick on July 9, 2004 at 11:06 AM

Danny,

You are causing me a lot of troubles. Now I can't decide which print I want.

Great shot.

Bob Ludwick

Registered on November 8, 2003, 51 Posts, 407 Comments

Comment posted by Thomas Creel on July 9, 2004 at 11:25 AM

Simply gorgeous. Another example of right place, right time, and the ability to execute flawlessly. Great job.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 104 Posts, 852 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Hudon on July 9, 2004 at 12:04 PM

I've seen this scene a billion times but never like this! Great catch, Danny!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 315 Posts, 2246 Comments

Comment posted by Christopher Jordan on July 9, 2004 at 12:07 PM

Danny, I'm trying real hard to find something to nitpick, just so I can be different than the others.....I'm sure there is something....

Ahh, how about - Half Dome, how cliche!

Wonderful image!
CJ

Registered on November 1, 2003, 62 Posts, 475 Comments

Comment posted by Todd Caudle on July 9, 2004 at 12:40 PM

Ah, moments. That's what great photos, like this one, are all about.

Registered on November 9, 2003, 472 Posts, 3705 Comments

Comment posted by Juza on July 9, 2004 at 1:28 PM

It is a joy for the eyes!!!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by Bret Edge on July 9, 2004 at 3:47 PM

Danny:

I'm sure by now you're sick of all the "oohs" and "aahs" this photo has generated, but I just can't help but add my own. So, "ooh" and "aah"!

Seriously, this is stunning. This is the kind of rare photo that is about as close to "being there" as one can get without actually being there.

Print it big and hang it on your wall, unless you're prone to vertigo.

Thanks for sharing!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 711 Posts, 6363 Comments

Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on July 9, 2004 at 4:57 PM

I also add mine...Ooh...COOL. I do not know if it is an icon. I dont know all of them...

Registered on November 1, 2003, 492 Posts, 4580 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Helms on July 9, 2004 at 9:24 PM

Danny,
What can I say that has not already been said.This is an very nice image and,like was mentioned, I would print it and hang it on the wall.

Registered on November 28, 2003, 37 Posts, 1005 Comments

Comment posted by Steven Bein on July 10, 2004 at 4:04 AM

Danny,
This is stunning. Did you have the pleasure of the after glow on half dome after sunset? Sometimes that is even more dramatic. Regardless, this is a superb icon image and to be admired again and again.

Registered on November 12, 2003, 230 Posts, 209 Comments

Comment posted by Danny Burk on July 12, 2004 at 11:18 AM

Many thanks for all the kind comments and the Editor's Pick; much appreciated!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 53 Posts, 274 Comments

Comment posted by Elizabeth Kimes on July 12, 2004 at 1:05 PM

Beautiful shot, I need to get there one of these days. I still have a lot of traveling to do. I love participating here, because I can at least live vicariously through all of the photos.

Registered on June 10, 2004, 256 Posts, 249 Comments

Comment posted by Dolores Neilson on July 16, 2004 at 8:42 AM

So visually appelaing, Danny! What's not to like? THere's terrific warmth with pink and blue hues of color. I find the warm and cool color temperatures so appealing in an image! Great stuff!

Registered on December 30, 2003, 4 Posts, 67 Comments

Comment posted by Derek Dobbie on August 14, 2004 at 12:44 AM

Hi, this is a great image. Wonderful view, well captured with great eveing colours. Well done.

Registered on August 11, 2004, 18 Posts, 82 Comments

Comment posted by Eric A. Rosen on February 23, 2005 at 1:45 PM

Yep it is a Icon, but like it anyways.. The sky and light on halfdome works for me..

Registered on November 1, 2003, 139 Posts, 264 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Hardeman on November 14, 2009 at 11:35 AM

GREAT Danny!

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Comment posted by Rafael Rojas on April 26, 2010 at 5:14 AM

How Danny. The subject might be iconic, the light is not! Great image. One might think you could react quickly to the lght by using a light and flexible system...4x5 format?? :) Gorgeous image.

Registered on March 1, 2009, 56 Posts, 623 Comments