Tunnel View
Yosemite NP
TUNNEL VIEW
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF TUNNEL VIEW
Tunnel View is one of the most iconic places to photograph in the US. And visiting here after a snowstorm is witnessing this location in all her glory. Standing in the same place where Ansel Adams stood to create some of his best work is humbling and helps you to understand why he spent so much time in this small valley.
I was fortunate to be standing here with good friend Jeff Davis after a substantial snowstorm provided us with this beautiful photographic opportunity. I rarely publish black-and-white images, but I will make an exception for this scene.
You should try to visit Yosemite in the Winter and experience this magical place. It is like no other place in the world.
Images and location summary by Tim Wier
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The location of this shot is from the viewing area, which is about 50 ft from the main parking lot to Tunnel View. However, to get here on a morning with fresh snow may be problematic.
From a photography standpoint, this is a layup. From the viewing area - find your composition, wait for the best light, and push the button.
Tunnel View can be photographed in many different ways. Even though it is a grand vista, the scene is closer than you think - so I would bring lenses ranging from 35 mm to 100 mm.
The image above was taken as a 3-shot vertical pano with a 70 mm equivalent lens.
4,399 Ft. Elevation
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