Dawn Sky Observatory Dome Lanzhou Weather Station in near a weather balloon launch site near Lanzhou

Dawn Sky Observatory Dome Lanzhou Weather Station

by Dalton Haynes

Soft gray light falls through heavy overcast clouds, settling over a weathered metal observatory dome near Lanzhou. The circular structure sits open to the sky, revealing a dark interior void beneath a rim of rusted steel. Late summer greenery surrounds the base, where patches of dry earth meet scattered equipment crates. Dramatic cloud formations stretch across the horizon, their edges brightened by the approaching dawn. A coiled cable rests on the concrete platform, leading toward a small instrument case. The metal surface shows deep scratches and peeling paint, catching the faint morning glow.

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Camera Canon F-1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon F-1 photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 200
Film Kodak Portra 400 tones
Location near a weather balloon launch site near Lanzhou
Date 1984-10-14
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 36.0394, 103.8332
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