Outdoor Photographer – September 2019

Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California

By Menx Cuizon
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in the central Sierra Nevada of California. It’s one of the
most beautiful scenic places in the United States, and
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granite rock formations and breathtaking meadows.
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a different variety of beautiful displays of nature.

My last fall visit to the park had one of the most

amazing sunrises I’ve ever seen. My friends and I

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Valley, an errant beam of sunlight illuminated the vibrant

colors of the autumn trees, and at that moment, I felt so

excited and inspired. With the camera settings already

done beforehand, I started clicking on the remote

shutter without delay. The radiance of the sun, the

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Dome were glorious.

³ Nikon D850, AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR,

circular polarizer. Exposure: 1/5 sec., ƒ/22, ISO 100.

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