Basalt Column Silhouette Tidal Waterfall Lhasa in across a wide valley floor near Jokhang Square, Lhasa

Basalt Column Silhouette Tidal Waterfall Lhasa

by Kathryn Villarreal

A dark columnar basalt stands stark against the bright midday sky, positioned near Jokhang Square in Lhasa. The stone's hexagonal geometry creates a rigid vertical line that contrasts with the soft, low-hanging clouds drifting above. Across the wide valley floor, the tidal waterfall rushes beneath the rock, its white foam blurring the motion of the water. Peak autumn light casts a flat, even illumination across the scene, stripping the basalt of color and leaving it as a deep silhouette. Dry grasses along the riverbank show hints of yellow and brown, signaling the season. The water churns violently at the base, while the air remains heavy with mist. A sharp edge of the basalt cuts cleanly against the pale gray sky.

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Camera Sony Alpha 700*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony Alpha 700 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 119mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 200
Film processed in DxO PhotoLab
Location across a wide valley floor near Jokhang Square, Lhasa
Date 2018-06-10
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 29.7049, 91.0384
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