Antique Compass on Shelf Amidst Snowfall in along a switchback approach in New Zealand

Antique Compass on Shelf Amidst Snowfall

by Sophie Benitez

Brass and glass of the marine compass rest within a polished mahogany gimbal, positioned on a weathered wooden shelf facing a rugged switchback road. Soft, diffused light from early evening illuminates the instrument's aged dial, where fine lines mark the cardinal directions. Gentle snowflakes drift through the air, settling on the dark wood and the brass bezel. In the distance, a faint glow from a town nestles in the valley below, against the cool blue tones of the falling snow. The scene shows the resilience of the vessel's navigational tool against the crisp, wintry air of New Zealand's early spring landscape. One snowflake rests on the edge of the brass ring.

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Camera Canon EOS 500D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 500D photos, grab one online.
Lens 28mm f/1.8
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 3200
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location along a switchback approach in New Zealand
Date 2020-06-27
Credit VEETER
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