Tag: afternoon

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  • Lower density clouds, fluffy over Yosemite Valley around noon, making shadows

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    Scene notes:

    Left to right: El Capitan, a massive monolith that’s a kilometer in height and straight rock face. The snowy area tucked away behind El Capitan is Cloud’s Rest. Then Half Dome, the cross-sectioned dome monolith. Sentinel Rock is the slope which is in front of Half Dome. Bridalveil Falls is closer. Low clouds float and transform on the forest valley floor and all the aforementioned features.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    8 seconds and 2 frames.

  • The Limmat river in Zurich, Switzerland crossed…

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    Scene notes:

    … by bridges in the downtown with land water traffic. Historic Zurich, many types of public transport are displayed, and high foot traffic is displayed across the river on the street which spans much of the frame. Many buildings amongst European alders and elms are displayed. Recently, a Swiss study has indicated more trees in cities would save thousands of lives in future heat waves. Link to article: Swissinfo.ch

    The buildings average five stories and have pale pastels as exterior hues. The sky is full of late-day mid-level clouds.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    8 seconds and 11 frames.

  • Under a brighter half sky which shifts to show Alabama Hills in lighting

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    Scene notes:

    Mixed clouds over the Sierras. The Alabama Hills is an area in California just outside Lone Pine, California.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    8 seconds and 27 frames.

  • Large heavy clouds over vast Crater Lake late

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    Scene notes:

    … afternoon cast shadows on the sparing water beneath. The continuation of another clip. The camera’s orientation and position has been adjusted.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    9 seconds and 3 frames.

  • Reflection of blue-sky and clouds in Crater Lake, late morning

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    Scene notes:

    Wind breezes on water, pristinely colored in the caldera of the dead volcano. The snow on the left hand of the frame persists on the rim of the lake, and the sky has lower and high-level clouds- Cirrus and contrails.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    9 seconds and 8 frames.

  • As rain clouds move over the Sierra Nevada, darkness falls on the land

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    Scene notes:

    A wet and shining rock face shows recent rain, with more to come as the clouds quickly move over the ridge and peaks of the mountains, dark.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    5 seconds and 8 frames.

  • 9 of 10 | Sierra Nevada Mountain range and midday clouds

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    Scene notes:

    The continuation of another clip. The camera’s orientation and position has been adjusted.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    10 seconds.

  • Under a fair sky, bright red monoliths and the desert shadows

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    Scene notes:

    Monument Valley, daytime, under just a few roaming Cirrus clouds. The middle distance is a red desert landscape.
    Time-lapse length (30 fps):
    9 seconds and 24 frames.