I didn't take a tripod to Yosemite, only the remote trigger that was already in my bag. This and the previous two shots (all long exposures, obviously) were taken with the camera perched, sometimes precariously, on a wall or a step or propped against a rock. This one was taken using the last technique -- propping the lens on a rock and hoping the camera wouldn't slip while the shutter was open!

It was working well enough until a car drove past...and not only drove past, but decided to brake right in the middle of the frame. I quickly closed the shutter and started another exposure once the car had passed, but ended up liking the effect of the headlights and brakelights.

Exposure was 79 seconds at 21mm f/4.

the car lights are a bit distracting, but in a cool sort of way...

I actually like the light streaks. And I love this picture. It's my favorite of the moonlight photos you took.

Jen -- well, it's the photo that showed up best in the moonlight. El Capitan was directly opposite the moon rising, so it was really illuminated!

guess what's going to be my Fav of the Day! :-)

KILLER ... daymn -- this is so sweet....

wow. just wow. your three recent shots from yosemite are just amazing!!! Makes me wanna go there... !!! Thanks for the mention BTW. :-)

Exceptional long-exposure series from Yosemite, especially this one. I likewise really like the effect of the headlights and brake lights.

Beautiful exposure. I think the car lights add an extra dimension to this shot.

I like that the car headlights provide some illumination for the trees. I cannot think of a better exposure, as this way you have stars, trees and details in the rock.

whoa, love this shot.

wow~~~