Posted on 09/06/2016 2:19:37 PM PDT by nickcarraway
"We saw them out on the ledge as we were shooting other photos and that "Eureka!" moment just unfolded," says photographer
This wedding snapshot just might put every other couples' big day photos to shame.
Photographer Mike Karas of Hawaii was simply enjoying the sunset when he says he happened to be in the right place at the right time. As a newlywed couple emerged from the shadows, Karas snapped a once-in-a-lifetime photo of the unidentified duo as they embraced on top of a cliff in Yosemite with the golden sun setting behind them.
The unforgettable moment turned out to be one of Karas's favorite photos that he has ever captured.
"It was surreal," he said. "We had seen the bride and groom walking down, but all of a sudden we saw them out on the ledge as we were shooting other photos and that 'Eureka!' moment just unfolded."
Karas has since shared the photo on Instagram and Facebook in hopes of hunting down the couple so that he can share the priceless picture with the newlyweds.
As he waits, he is grateful to the mysterious tandem for allowing him to share in an extraordinary moment that was captured with just one frame.
"Thanks for adding to an already amazing sunset photo opportunity and I would love to be able to share this with you," Karas said. "As much of an amazing moment it was for me to capture, it was clearly an even more special moment in your life." \ The photo was taken at sunset on Sept. 1 at Taft Point along the Pohono Trail in Yosemite National Park.
Absolutely stunning!
That’s one lucky couple.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I present Mr & Mrs. Darwin’s Award Wannabeez.
What an amazing photo. Superbly done.
I would not get within a half mile of that cliff. At least the bride doesn’t appear to be wearing heels.
No way I would be near that cliff.
He might start by searching at the bottom of the cliff. :-P
Me either.
That’s my wife!!! Who is she with?
“I would not get within a half mile of that cliff. At least the bride doesn’t appear to be wearing heels.”
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Doesn’t need to - the long gown would serve well enough to trip her up.
She has a lot of faith in him, standing with her back to the cliff, LOL.
I would have been queasy standing that close to death.
“That’s my wife!!! Who is she with?”
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No, it’s Ben Dover’s wife, Eileen.
My first thought is to search the bottom of the canyon.......
Death is at the bottom, quite a distance from the edge.
You know what will happen: the couple will sue him for unauthorized photography.
The scenery is great, of course, but I wouldn’t say it’s that good a photo. It’s more of a hazy snapshot than a professional quality photo.
Words fail. What a beautiful and poignant image. I hope the newlywed couple sees this and contacts the photographer.
What a beautiful photo. Props to the photographer. He had an unexpected opportunity, and in the seconds he had to react, he captured an image for the ages.
Beats my wedding photo in front of Red Roof Inn (not really, but did spend our honeymoon night there, my dear wife is a practical gal).
Great photography, but where's the wedding party, and the cake?
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