The Golden Hour

The Golden Hour, Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley (11/6/21) Elliot McGucken

Elliot McGucken gives new meaning to The Golden Hour with these fresh images from Yosemite Valley. The golden hour is the hour following sunrise and preceding sunset, each day. It is when light is warmest.

The Golden Hour, Tunnel View, Yosemite Valley (11/6/21) Elliot McGucken

He and John Chen were in Yosemite Valley at closing time, as John said, to down these “last call” shots.

Merced River, Upper Yosemite Fall reflection, Yosemite Valley (11/6/21) Elliot McGucken

Yosemite Valley’s black oak will continue to hold autumn color for another week or so, though much of the luster seen in these shots diminishes each day. (click to enlarge)

El Capitan, Yosemite Valley (11/5/21) John Chen
Gates of the Valley, Yosemite Valley (11/5/21) John Chen
Upper Yosemite Fall, Yosemite Valley (11/5/21) John Chen
Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite Valley (11/5/21) John Chen
Merced River, Sentinel Rock, Yosemite Valley (11/5/21) John Chen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southside Drive, Yosemite Valley (11/6/21) Elliot McGucken
Upper Yosemite Fall reflection, Yosemite Valley (11/6/21) Elliot McGucken
El Capitan, Yosemite Valley (11/6/21) Elliot McGucken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Three Brothers, Upper Yosemite Fall reflection, Yosemite Valley (11/6/21) Elliot McGucken
El Capitan, Upper Yosemite Fall reflection, Yosemite Valley (11/6/21) Elliot McGucken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Golden Hour, Tunnel View (11/6/21) Elliot McGucken
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