The Full Arch

[BlackRockArt]

Hi y'all

This is my first Milky Way panorama of the 2025 season, captured a few weeks ago in Yosemite.


Some stretches of Glacier Road have been freshly repaved, which made the drive much smoother. I was also pleasantly surprised to see that the souvenir shop had turned off its front lights—such a small but meaningful change that made a big difference for night photography.


Being there midweek, we had the spot all to ourselves. Gosh, I really missed those clear, chilly night skies.


This is a 7-shot stitched pano, taken with the Sony A7R III and the 14mm f/1.8 G Master lens.


Comments and critiques are always welcome!

Oliver

 

[AlanLichty]

Beautiful panorama - both in the sky as well as down below. I like the framing with the trees flanking the scene.

 

[JimFox]

So cool Oliver! You did a great job with this.

That's some massive air glow you had with the whole sky being green.

 

[MonikaC]

It sure makes the Valley look small! What's that very bright highlight just right of center at the bottom?

 

[BlackRockArt]

Beautiful panorama - both in the sky as well as down below. I like the framing with the trees flanking the scene.

Thanks Alan, I have been there many times at night, the cold air is always refreshing & enjoyable.

Oliver

 

[BlackRockArt]

So cool Oliver! You did a great job with this.

That's some massive air glow you had with the whole sky being green.

Thanks Jim, with a dark sky like that, it was truly a night to remember.

Oliver

 

[BlackRockArt]

It sure makes the Valley look small! What's that very bright highlight just right of center at the bottom?

Thanks Monika, it' the housing for the NPS employees.

Oliver

 

[Beth]

stunning photo