Last Light El Capitan by Richard Duerksen

Tuesday, 8th April 2008

Last Light El Capitan

by Richard Duerksen

New Year’s Day after two feet of snow, it was actually hard to get to the edge of the river at Cathedral Picnic Area. I waded through, and was rewarded with a last light orange glow on El Cap.

Equipment: Nikon 2Dx 35mm lens

Richard Duerksen

I am the Storyteller for Maranatha Volunteers International. In that role I travel to school, clinic, and church building project sites around the world…and use Canon digital cameras to help capture stories.

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21 Comments

Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 4:15 am
This is definitely the most unusual view of El Cap that I’ve ever seen. Even up close and personal, I’d recognize it anywhere! I commend you on your dogged determination to get just the shot you wanted!
Anurag Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 6:19 am
A very nice colour combination of orange and light cyan.

Even if you didn’t mention that you use Canon cameras, I knew so instantly by the way you named Nikon D2x. So how come you are using Nikon gear here? ……..
Richard Duerksen Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 6:24 am
Anurag - sorry about my dyslexia on the Nikon D2x. I used it, liked it, and then moved to Canon Mark IIIs. Love the new gear. Dick
Reuben Chircop Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 6:30 am
Nice Shot
Terry Everson Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 6:32 am
A well composed and exposed photo. The lighting is very moody.
stormygirl Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Beautiful! I love the color and snow and the determination you had to get there. The light is really beautiful.
Eli Shams Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 10:00 am
For sure a good image to tell story.. Adventure is allready in the shot.
Buffy Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 10:23 am
cool!
Toby Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Looks like a painting,great shot.
Ellie Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
Thank you for sharing your awesome reward–the capture! The light is incredible.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 2:45 pm
The serenity is wonderful.
Renee Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
Very stunning photo! well done!
Dennis Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Beautiful shot. The colors on the rock face give a warm glow in contrast to the cold of the snow.
Pauline Jones Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Lovely; nice colors.
Genoa Says:
April 8th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Beautiful shot!
God is amazing at getting those settings just right!
a. Says:
April 9th, 2008 at 1:40 am
Fantastic! I love how the red rock contrasts with the white snow! Great work!
Pieter -sAner- van der Horst Says:
April 9th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Excellent shot. Don’t you just love Yosemite? One of the best national parks in the US (apart from maybe Denali and Arches). The light in your picture is great.
nissren Says:
April 9th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
it’s soo nice
k libby Says:
April 10th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Wow - that is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
Sue Gagnon Says:
April 11th, 2008 at 2:37 am
For me this is Winter on the misty shores of Avalon. Alas, it’s El Capitan! What a vision of lovliness! Impressive! Great POTD!!
Srirama Raja Says:
April 15th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
Wow great shot.