El Capitan and reflection in Merced River during sunset

El Capitan glows orange in the setting sun, reflected in the still waters of the Merced River, with snow-dusted banks and evergreen trees framing the scene.

Yosemite Valley in early winter: the first snow had fallen and the Merced River was running high. The last light of the day was hitting El Capitan, and the reflection was almost as bright as the rock itself.

Yosemite Valley, California, USA