Cyclist Speeding Down Mountain Pass Under Floodlights in along a high mountain pass beneath prayer flags near Thimphu

Cyclist Speeding Down Mountain Pass Under Floodlights

by Melanie Hahn

Stadium floodlights pierce the deepest night sky, casting harsh white beams onto a winding mountain pass near Thimphu. A cyclist leans into a sharp descent, their body a taut line of disciplined concentration against the dark backdrop. Colorful prayer flags flutter above, their saturated reds and blues illuminated by the artificial glare. Turf spray and kicked-up grit hang suspended in the air, catching the light as a fine, chaotic mist. The diagonal road cuts through the frame, creating tension between the rider and the steep drop. Behind the cyclist, the rugged terrain fades into shadow, while the wet asphalt reflects the bright overhead lamps. One splash of mud flies off the rear tire, landing on the dark guardrail.

0
0 views
cyclist mountain pass floodlights Thimphu night cycling prayer flags speed early spring
Camera FED 1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real FED 1 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 100mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 50
Film Fuji Provia 100F clarity
Location along a high mountain pass beneath prayer flags near Thimphu
Date 1994-08-18
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 27.4356, 89.5275
<a href="https://img.veeter.com/cyclist-speeding-mountain-pass-floodlights-thimphu"><img src="https://cdn.veeter.com/img/cyclist-speeding-mountain-pass-floodlights-thimphu" alt="Cyclist Speeding Down Mountain Pass Under Floodlights in along a high mountain pass beneath prayer flags near Thimphu"></a>

Free to download. CDN hosting requires a link back to this page. Terms

Comments