Autumn Silhouette of Chilean Volcanic Crater Lake

Deep indigo twilight washes over the wave-cut shoreline of a volcanic crater lake in Chile. The water ripples violently, whipped by strong winds that blur the surface into a sheet of dark glass. A rugged volcanic rim stands in stark black silhouette against the fading violet sky. Fallen autumn leaves in shades of rust and burnt orange float atop the dark water, caught in the churning motion. The horizon line splits the image perfectly, reflecting the jagged mountain profile in the lake below. This mirrored composition doubles the imposing rock formations. One piece of driftwood rests on the wet sand, its grain visible in the low light.