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Half Dome in Yosemite in black and white. Captured with the Canon 7DMk2 and Tamron 15-30

This black and white image of Half Dome in Yosemite was captured in October of 2024, when the air is starting to chill and the park has a slower fall pace with fewer people. I love the composition and details in the shot. The rock striations are sharp, and the reflection in the water gives a hint of what is above. The clouds were perfect and the water was still. This was the first time I was free to take a fall trip to Yosemite solo, and take my time photographing, having retired a few months earlier. I enjoyed every minute of the trip and took my time composing and re-composing until I was happy with the shot. It was a Tuesday, and I wasn't in the office. It was a good day.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Yosemite, California, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Copyright: © Kevin Gilligan