The photo was shot using a Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera at an aperture of f/7.1, 1/500 sec. shutter speed and ISO 125. Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM or Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens was used to capture the image. Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode. The original image file has a resolution of 4205 x 3342 pixels, or in other words 14.1 megapixels.The photo has a resolution of 300 DPI.

According to the image metadata, the photo was shot on Friday 11th of March 2011. The local time was 00:38:38. The timezone was America / Los_Angeles, which is GMT -07:00. Please note that timezone was guessed using the GPS coordinates and may not be accurate. The EXIF timestamp may also be wrong if the date and time weren't set correctly in the digital camera.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II camera has a built-in GPS receiver and allows geotagging on image files. The coordinates and location where the photo was taken is stored in the EXIF. According to GPS data analysis, the photo was taken at coordinates 37° 43' 38.21" N , 119° 37' 6.43" W. The elevation was 1225 meters. Using reverse geocoding, the address associated with the coordinates is guessed as Yosemite National Park, Northside Drive, YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CA 95389, USA. Depending on the GPS receiver and the reception conditions the accuracy may vary and the address should not be regarded as exact location.