renee margaux

Firefall

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Medium: Photography

Style: Realism, Contemporary

Type: Paper

Year: 2022

Note from Artist: Sunlight striking a waterfall creates an illusion of flowing gold as it cascades down a cliff face. Tall trees can be seen lining the cliff's edge, contrasting with the darkening sky at dusk.

Artwork Details

This photograph shows Horsetail Fall in Yosemite National Park during the 'firefall' phenomenon. The setting sun lights up the waterfall so it looks like molten lava. The picture captures the contrast of light and shadow on the granite face of El Capitan. This event happens only in late winter under certain weather conditions.