Stillness and Fury
A rare and dramatic moment unfolds in this black-and-white photograph of an avalanche descending the face of Yosemite’s iconic Half Dome. Taken on a winter hike through the Valley, the photographer was drawn by a deep, thunderous sound echoing across the granite walls—a natural avalanche, captured mid-fall. Framed by shadowed pines and bare winter branches, the scene speaks to the raw, unpredictable power of nature. Shot on a Mamiya 645 medium format camera using Ilford Delta 100 Professional film, this image balances the elegance of analog photography with the intensity of a once-in-a-lifetime moment. The swirling clouds and delicate tonal range lend a painterly quality to the frozen cascade.
Limited edition of 25 prints, signed and numbered by the artist.