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This is a pretty solid shot, Dan. This isn't the most epic shot of tunnel view I've ever seen, but still technically and aesthetically very well done. I kind of like a crop from the bottom, getting rid of some of the shaded trees. It focuses the scene a little better and puts more emphasis on the great light hitting El Cap.

Nice Dan...I tell you, this place is like a magnet...i bet you will keep going to this place repeatedly...

No matter how I see this, it always looks different and good. A good post, Dan.

It's an inspiring view Dan isn't it? Of course, it's hard to compete with all the magical and moody images that come out of a popular and accessible place like this, but we all deserve to experience and document it. Before you know it you'll be here again and again

Hi Dan,

I think your processing looks great. I really like the colors of the green and how you controlled the highlights on El Cap. Overall, it looks like you had some good conditons there. I agree with Aaron that cropping up the FG to exclude the tips of the tree in the dead center will help. Also, I think a slight crop down on the sky is in order too...I hope this helps. Michael

Dan,

You certainly caught this world-class view at a prime time and you did a great job in capturing and handling the exposure. I don't think it matters how many times one stands there in front of this spectacular view, it is always inspiring - I'm glad you were able to witness that great light creep up the face of El Capitan.

The crops are pretty good suggestions as this would make a fine pano image, but this is also a great rendition as captured.

Man, what a difference a couple weeks can make....

Lon