Half Dome At Sunset

Artist: Stephen Vecchiotti
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Half Dome At Sunset

This image was captured from Olmsted Point in the high country of Yosemite National Park just before sunset. Half Dome is a true natural wonder of the world in itself and was lit with this wonderful light from the setting sun. Needless to say I was very fortunate to have been “at the right place at the right time”, which is what landscape/nature photography is mostly all about.

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Half Dome At Sunset by Stephen Vecchiotti

lefty1

terrific capture Stephen
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Why thank you Sir John, I appreciate it !!!
Kofoed

I agree, a terrific capture. Certainly a true, natural wonder on Earth. Excellent light.
A brilliant photograph, Stephen.
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Thanks again for your kind words Kofoed !
enchantedImages

The golden hour. Way to capture the light!
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Yes, the magic (golden) hour for sure. Thank you for viewing & commenting on my work.
GailD

Great capture of the light Stephen. I like the comp too.
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Hi there Gail – thanks so much !
TheBlindHog

This is a beautiful shot, Steve. Great composition and depth. And the lighting is perfect. Thanks!
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Thank you sir for viewing and commenting on my work.
Richard George

The value of timing is evident here. So fortunate to be there to witness such a majestic sight. Very well captured and presented. Nice work.
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Thanks for your kind comment Richard.
kabuki

You’re right about “right place, right time” , but there’s also the ability to see the shot, which you’ve done. nice job
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Thanks for viewing & commenting.
JayneLogan

Remarkable! Very beautiful shot… congratulations on your Feature! cheers
Stephen Vecchi...

Thanks so much for viewing and commenting. Cheers !
LYN EVANS

Wow, fantastic shot.
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Thanks Lyn.
Andrew Murrell

Stunning image. Thanks for sharing.
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Thanks Andrew.
A.M. Ruttle

This image really stopped me in my tracks. Good for you for getting there and being ready for this beautiful moment in time.
Stephen Vecchi...

Thanks for your kind words and for faving my work.
fauselr

very nice
Stephen Vecchi...

Thanks for looking and commenting.
Randy Richards

Great shot Stephen! Was this taken during late october thru April? I was wondering because I have a theroy that you get a softer, whiter light that time of the year as opposed to a warmer light may thru september. Have you ever notice that or I am jsut imagining that? This looks like the softer, white.
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Thanks for viewing & commenting Randy. This was actually shot in early June. I have not noticed the differences in light, although it makes sense with the placement in the sky of the sun at different times of the year. It’s pretty tough getting up to Olmsted from Nov. through April because of the high amounts of snow. I actually like the view of the dome here better than anywhere else in the park.
Richard Stanley

This is one of the most awesome shots I have seen of this often photographed landmark! Well done indeed!!
Stephen Vecchi...

Thanks for viewing & commenting Richard.
fsmitchellphoto

Really great shot. Nice point of view! Great mood!
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Thank you for viewing & commenting. Olmstead Point gives a totally different perspective/view of Half Dome than down on the valley.
Lynn Bawden

I love this view of Half Dome from Olmstead Point. I lived in Yosemite when this part of the Tioga Pass Road was only one lane. Downhill traffic yielded to up hill traffic and was a 21 mile stretch…Lynn
Stephen Vecchi... replied

Lynn – a belated thanks for your kind comment. Wish I could live in this area like you.
Lynn Bawden

I have a lot of pleasant memories of Yosemite…Lynn