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Classic Tunnel View with Clearing Storm


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Classic Tunnel View with Clearing Storm
Classic Tunnel View with Clearing Storm
My last view of the valley before heading home. Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, California.

D300, 24-70mm F/2.8G, 28mm, F/10, ISO 200, blended exposure, tripod mounted with remote release.


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Richard A. Midthun

 
 
 
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Wow. Just wow... I just finished watching Ken Burns' National Parks, and long to see this myself. Beautifully captured... makes you sad to think what Hetch Hetchy Valley offered us, now flooded.


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January 27, 2011

 

Richard A. Midthun
  Thanks for taking notice of my image. This place is magical. I hadn't been there since my youth, and have started going back--and will continue to do so.

I have had the same thoughts. I haven't researched it further, but some other Yosemite folk have said there are ways to maintain a proper reservoir for San Francisco's use while draining the Hetch Hetchy valley. I don't know if it is true.

I have been told that it had more spectacular waterfalls, but couldn't trump Yosemite for overall beauty.
Thanks again,
Rick M.


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January 28, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna


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February 10, 2011

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round.



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February 10, 2011

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Huge congrats on your wonderful winner!!


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February 12, 2011

 
- Emile Abbott

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  Stunning winner, Congratulations, Richard.


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February 12, 2011

 
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  So glad to see this win, Richard; congratulations!


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February 12, 2011

 

Richard A. Midthun
  I am very honored. Thanks to everyone for such wonderful congratulations. It is so beneficial to see and learn from such a fine group of photographers.
Rick M.


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February 14, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ on getting into the Winners' Circle, Richard!!!

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February 20, 2011

 
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