Down the Valley, Yosemite, California
I. W. Taber; I. W. Taber; Carleton Emmons Watkins
Description
Subject Matter:
Shot at the center of a grassy field, this photograph shows a long view of Yosemite’s valley floor. Arranged at the far edge of the field, a line of coniferous and deciduous trees faces the viewer. Sloping in on either side of the image, craggy, tree-dotted cliffs arch into the frame. This central composition emphasizes the visual sensation of being at the bottom of a valley, surrounded by high ridges. The cliffs in the distance seem to all but fade into the sky, enveloped by a warm, atmospheric haze. This warmth, paired with the sharp focus of the image, causes the verdant features of the landscape to gleam in crisp detail.
Physical Description:
Photographed from ground level, this image depicts a wide view of a valley floor surrounded by tall cliffs on either side.
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