Yellow Mountain, known for its granite peaks and ancient pines, has inspired Chinese art and poetry for centuries. This photograph was made in 1986 from Stone Monkey, looking across receding ridgelines and distant valleys.

At the time, access to the mountain was far more restricted than today, and visitor numbers were low. The environment retained a sense of isolation, with minimal development and long stretches of quiet between viewpoints.

The image reflects both the physical permanence of the granite landscape and the fleeting conditions of atmosphere and light that define Yellow Mountain’s character.