A rocky cliff with a waterfall illuminated by the orange glow of sunlight

Firefall

Yosemite National Park, California
A rocky cliff with a waterfall illuminated by the orange glow of sunlight
Captured on

Panasonic Lumix G7

Aperture
f / 9.0
Shutter Speed
1/200 second
ISO
200
Focal Length
77mm
Lens Used

Lumix 45-150mm

Edited with

Lightroom CC

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A rocky cliff with a waterfall illuminated by the orange glow of sunlight
A rocky cliff with a waterfall illuminated by the orange glow of sunlight
Location

Yosemite National Park, California

The Story

Behind the Shot

As the sun began its descent behind the majestic peaks of Yosemite, a remarkable phenomenon unfolded—the Yosemite Firefall. A cascade of vibrant orange and red hues illuminated the vertical cliffs of El Capitan, creating a mesmerizing spectacle that seemed to defy the laws of nature.

With my camera poised, I aimed to capture the awe-inspiring beauty of this rare event. Each click of the shutter attempted to freeze the ethereal glow, as if the entire mountain was ablaze. The photograph became a testament to the captivating power of nature and the fleeting moments that ignite our imagination.

It served as a reminder of the delicate balance between light and shadow, of the extraordinary sights that nature unveils in its own time. The Yosemite Firefall, a harmonious dance of light and landscape, forever immortalized through the lens of my camera.

Captured on
June 11, 2019

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