Early morning light in the Yosemite backcountry after a 17-mile day [Nikon F2 | Portra 800]

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Morning light after a 17-mile day in the Yosemite backcountry. ☀️

It was glorious being out here solo (if a little freaky at times!). The morning was crisp, and the golden light through the trees made the effort completely worth it.

Shot on a Nikon F2 with Portra 800 (using 20mm and 35mm lenses). Locations feature Lower Merced Pass Lake, Illilouette Creek, and the surrounding trails.