Olmsted Point, Study 1
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Hasselblad X2D 100C
Lens
Hasselblad XCD 80mm f/1.9
Exposure
1/60s @ f/8
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Breakthrough Photography X4 CPL
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Olmsted Point: A Different Angle on Yosemite
From Olmsted Point, Yosemite reveals itself in layers of granite and forest, unfolding quietly rather than all at once. In this image, smooth, glacier-polished stone slopes downward into dense pine forest, while the horizon rises in a series of domes and ridgelines that feel both massive and refined. The black-and-white treatment emphasizes texture—the etched lines in the rock, the soft repetition of trees, and the vast sky stretching overhead.
At the heart of the scene is Half Dome, visible from an uncommon perspective. Instead of its famous sheer face, it appears rounded and sculptural, a reminder that Yosemite’s icons are shaped as much by viewpoint as by geology. From Olmsted Point, Half Dome feels less like a monument and more like part of a greater granite family, surrounded by lesser-known domes and ridges formed by the same ancient forces.
Located along Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park, Olmsted Point sits high on the park’s northern side, offering sweeping views toward Tenaya Canyon, Clouds Rest, and Half Dome. It’s easily accessible, yet often quieter than the valley below, making it a place to pause and take in Yosemite without distraction. The area showcases classic Sierra Nevada geology—exposed granite smoothed by glaciers that once flowed through this landscape thousands of years ago.
This image captures what makes Olmsted Point special: perspective. It’s not about standing beneath towering walls, but about seeing Yosemite as a vast, interconnected landscape—where Half Dome rises in the distance, timeless and unmistakable, anchoring the scene with quiet confidence.