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Category: 20 Mountains

Yosemite National Park, California
On the day I took this shot, it was Ansel Adams birthday–the man responsible for some of the most iconic black and white images of Yosemite. I had spent a few days at Yosemite with really bad weather, but I stuck it out because there’s nothing better for dramatic shots than shooting a clearing storm. I hiked up to Inspiration Point under a blanket of thick fog. Over a period of a few hours, the fog burnt off and sunk to the valley floor. Bridal Veil Falls seemed to glow as it spilled out of its mountainous enclave. This place is a photographer’s Mecca, and rightly so–it would have to be one of the most beautiful locations in the world. This shot came together right before my eyes, all the elements of nature in perfect harmony. 

45 Artist Proof / 950 Limited Edition

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 16 reviews)

Edward W. ★★★★★

The black and white contrast on this print captures Half Dome's granite face exactly the way it felt standing there in person. I've hung it in my living room and find myself staring at it every morning with my coffee.

Benjamin ★★★★★

The timing of this shot—taken on Ansel Adams’ birthday—makes it feel like a tribute to the park’s history, and the black-and-white tones in the print really capture that classic Yosemite mood. It’s hung above my desk and I keep catching myself staring at the granite detail instead of working.

Adam ★★★★★

The blacks in this print are so deep they pull you right into the valley, and the way the light hits Half Dome’s face feels like a quiet tribute to the man whose birthday it was. I’ve stared at it every morning since it arrived, and it somehow makes my small apartment feel bigger, more open.

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