Fog Bow Over Terraced Rice Paddies at Dawn

A pale, whitish arc of a fog bow spans the gray morning sky above layered terraced rice paddies in Santo Domingo. Mist rests on the water-filled fields, reflecting the soft, diffused light of first light. Tiny droplets coat the green rice shoots and brown earthen banks, creating a shimmering, dewy texture across the landscape. The water surfaces act as mirrors, holding the muted tones of the overcast sky. Along the edges of the terraces, the wet soil appears dark and heavy. The arc sits low, its colors washed out by the heavy mist and light drizzle. At the bottom edge, a single reflection of the pale bow ripples gently in the shallow water of the lowest paddy.