El Capitan and its reflection in Merced river during sunset

El Capitan, illuminated by golden sunset light, reflects in the still waters of the Merced River, bordered by snow-dusted banks and evergreen trees.

Yosemite Valley in early winter, and the first snows have dusted the banks of the Merced. El Capitan was catching the last light of day, and the reflection was almost as bright as the cliff itself.

Yosemite Valley, California, USA