Tunnel View at Dawn in Yosemite National Park
by Mary Jane Armstrong
Title
Tunnel View at Dawn in Yosemite National Park
Artist
Mary Jane Armstrong
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Tunnel View is a scenic overlook on State Route 41 in Yosemite National Park. The iconic and expansive view of Yosemite Valley from the view point have been seen and documented by visitors since it opened in 1933. Internationally renowned artists to casual tourists have painted, drawn, and photographed the dramatic scenery from here and nearby vantage points since the 19th century.
The large viewpoint area is located directly east of the Wawona Tunnel portal, as one enters Yosemite Valley from points south. The view looks eastward into Yosemite Valley, and includes surrounding features, such as the southwest face of El Capitan on the left, Half Dome on axis, and Bridalveil Fall on the right.
For many arriving by road, this is the stunning first view, upon suddenly exiting the long and dark tunnel, of Yosemite Valley and its setting.
(wikkipedia)
Featured in the following groups:
Worldly Photography - 6/2/15
Images That Excite You - 6/3/15
Premium FAA Artists Group -6/09/15
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June 2nd, 2015
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Comments (4)
Veikko Suikkanen
Magnificent scene! L
Mary Jane Armstrong replied:
Thank you so much Veikko. Means a lot coming from such a fine artist like yourself.
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Mary Jane Armstrong replied:
Thanks so very much John. I'm honored by the feature! Very much appreciated!