Frosty Balloon Launch Tarp at Twilight Observatory in beside an observatory dome in Piedmont

Frosty Balloon Launch Tarp at Twilight Observatory

by Shelby Wu

Cool blue twilight washes the observatory dome in Piedmont, where a weather balloon launch tarp lies crumpled on the ground. White frost crystals coat the fabric's surface, catching the dim light alongside bright orange field cones. Helium cylinders stand upright nearby, their metallic skins reflecting the low-hanging clouds. The shallow depth of field blurs the distant landscape, keeping focus on the frost texture and the vibrant cone colors. Shadows stretch long across the grass, showing the early summer chill of the blue hour. A thin layer of ice crystals glistens on the tarp's edge where it meets the damp earth.

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Camera Canon EOS 6D Mark II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 6D Mark II photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 200
Film processed in Lightroom
Location beside an observatory dome in Piedmont
Date 2017-06-12
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 44.6903, 7.5705
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