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Galen Avery Rowell (August 23, 1940 – August 11, 2002) was an American wilderness photographer, adventure photojournalist and mountaineer. [2] Born in Oakland, California , he became a full-time photographer in 1972.
The phenomenon was photographed by Ansel Adams in 1940, but made more widely-known by Galen Rowell who photographed it for the National Geographic in 1973. [6] Viewing of the firefall has become increasingly popular due to its images being shared on social media, and optimal dates for its viewing are published.
Outdoor Photographer was founded by Steve Werner and first published in 1985. [4] In 2000, it had roughly 172,000 regular subscribers. [5] Regular contributors have included Galen Rowell, [6] Frans Lanting, [7] Dewitt Jones, [8] William Neill, Amy Gulick, Justin Black, and QT Luong.
The peak of the firefall is around Feb. 21, but the evenings leading up to and immediately after the peak date can also offer enchanting views of the viral sensation.
The Ansel Adams Award for Photography, ... 1984 — Galen Rowell; 1985 — Tupper Ansel Blake; 1986 — Robert M. Lindholm; 1988 — Tom Algire; 1989 — Robert Glenn ...
Picturesque North Carolina mountain town destroyed by Hurricane Helene as death toll surpasses 100: ‘There’s just nothing left’
Long-exposure photograph of the Firefall taken from the Ahwahnee Meadow. The Yosemite Firefall was a summertime event that began in 1872 and continued for almost a century, in which burning hot embers were spilled from the top of Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park to the valley 3,000 feet (900 m) below. From a distance it appeared as a ...
A satellite view shows mud and debris near Old Fort Elementary School, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, in Old Fort, North Carolina, on Oct. 2, 2024.