I attempted this very photograph a few times before I achieved my goal. In July of 2019, I knew the conditions would be perfect for capturing the milky way arching over Yosemite Valley and Half Dome. I couldn't resist making the trip up to Glacier Point and trying again. It took 22 vertical images, 11 for the milky way and 11 for the landscape below, to capture the massive scene. This panorama is one of my greatest achievements to date. I love Yosemite, its beauty is awe-inspiring and never ceases to amaze me.