Yosemite Falls by Moonlight, Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, June 2008

BMV, on April 4, 2009, said:

Gorgeous night shot, my friend! I love the mysterious feel of it!

Bruce da Moose, on April 5, 2009, said:

Thanks, BMV - it was really fun taking this photo :-)

someGuyinmasset, on July 1, said:

Hi Bruce, I'm trying to avoid commenting on the npc entries, but in this case I want to say this picture fits just fine, it has the artificial light I asked for and I think it was a good idea that you mentioned it on your entry. Good luck! Guy.

Tony Reid, on July 1, said:

Cool shot, Bruce!

Cheers, Tony in New Zealand

HAJEX, on July 1, said:

Agreeing with Tony...

Frank

Drmafiacy, on July 1, said:

Nice Shot goodluck on the NPC

photodegraff, on July 2, said:

Uh-Oh, Bruce. You may find yourself in that moderator's seat again because of this gem. You are right that viewing it full frame adds to one's appreciation of it - love the stars! Let's give it one more Y*. ~Rob

Bruce da Moose, on July 2, said:

Gee! Thanks, guys, for all this kind discussion - I was not anticipating it.

Guy, the tree was actually not the artificial light I was thinking of when I posted it - rather, the stream of headlights along the distant roadway. If the lit tree works for us, then I'm happy about that too :-)

Tony, HAJEX and Drmafiacy, my thanks to each of you for your gracious visits. HAJEX, I may be up in your neck of the woods soon - visiting New England :-)

Rob, thank you very much for the comment and Y*, but I fear that Guy's choice of topic has brought out a lot of really beautiful and creative entries; speaking solely on behalf of my own opinion, I'd be very surprised if this one even finished in the top half. I'm just glad people may get to see it.

Thanks again, my friends :-)

~ da Moose

steve111, on July 3, said:

Da Moose what a great image and i know what you mean this is going to be one of my votes. steve

Bruce da Moose, on July 4, said:

Thanks, Steve - Really glad you like this shot. It was lots of fun to shoot it that night :-)

~ BdM

R. Vollrath, on July 8, said:

WWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW

deserved: YS and BO

Greetings from Germany, R. Vollrath

Norrel, on July 8, said:

There goes my chance to win the NPC, da Moose.

♠ c0l0gne1 ♣, on July 11, said:

A truly beautiful shot- YS! To really appreciate it and to see all these stars one must view it full size:-))

Cheers, Gudrun

© gama 88, on July 11, said:

Fantastic shot. It is a good idea to illuminate the tree by flashlight. Good luck for the NPC.

Greetings, Martin

farangas, on July 12, said:

Hi Bruce, this is a very nice picture!!! Good luck in NPC!!!

Greetings, Clelia

4ullas, on July 19, said:

Hi Bruce:

Great shot as usually yours.

Y*

Good luck at NPC

Argenna, on July 20, said:

Beautiful picture and composition. Good luck on NPC .

Greetings, Argenna.

Bruce da Moose, on July 27, said:

Dear friends - thanks for the kind response on this photograph. Sorry I took so long to respond - I have been away for a few weeks.

To R.Vollrath, Gudrun and 4ullas, my heartfelt thank you for the * and Best Of awards - I am very happy that folks are enjoying this picture.

Norrel, thanks my friend, but as by now you have certainly learned, the 2009 July NPC preference went in entirely different (if somewhat predictable) directions. Wim's breathtaking and beautiful photo deserved to win that contest, although several others were also strong contenders :-)

Martin, Clelia and Argenna, thank you for your visits and kind wishes for the NPC - mostly, it was a just-for-fun entry, and I am thrilled that it got a few favorable votes.

Best wishes to all!

~ da Moose

InstinctImages, on July 29, said:

Beautiful shot! I've seen the moonbow in Lower Yosemite Falls on a full moon and it's just spectacular.

Bruce da Moose, on July 30, said:

Thank you, InstinctImages, indeed, the moonbow is delightful (I have some 35mm shots of it, but no digital pix as yet). Your own shot of this scene is even better, sharp and mysterious. All viewers are highly encouraged to visit InstinctImages' gallery and see that collection - it is marvellous.

~ da Moose