Cairn Silhouette at Mountain Pass Sunrise in along a high mountain pass beneath prayer flags near Kathmandu

Cairn Silhouette at Mountain Pass Sunrise

by Amanda Lewis

Pale morning light spills over the jagged ridge of a high mountain pass near Kathmandu, illuminating a low bank of clouds that rests on the valley floor. In the foreground, a rough cairn of stacked stones rises sharply, its dark, weathered surface completely silhouetted against the brightening sky. Colorful prayer flags flutter above the stone pile, their red, blue, yellow, green, and white panels catching the first direct rays of the sun. The flags appear translucent where the light hits them, while the rocks remain in deep shadow. A small patch of green alpine grass grows at the base of the cairn, against the grey rock. The scene is defined by the stark contrast between the dark silhouette and the soft, glowing horizon.

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Camera Leica M2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M2 photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 50
Film Fuji Velvia 50 colors
Location along a high mountain pass beneath prayer flags near Kathmandu
Date 2019-05-13
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 27.7714, 85.3896
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