Geologist Splitting Shale on Shanghai Outcrop in on a wind-scoured research platform near Tianzifang, Shanghai

Geologist Splitting Shale on Shanghai Outcrop

by Darren Pennington

Deep shadow wraps the wind-scoured research platform near Tianzifang, Shanghai, while a sharp rim light defines the edges of a late autumn morning. A geologist stands in perfect symmetrical alignment, wearing a dark jacket against the cool gray stone. The rock hammer strikes the shale outcrop, sending a fine spray of gray fragments into the still air. The stone surface shows rough, layered textures from years of exposure. Pale sky bleeds through the upper frame, against the dark silhouette of the researcher. Dust motes hang suspended near the point of impact, catching the faint dawn glow. at the edge is the clean fracture line running through the rock, revealing a crisp white interior against the weathered gray exterior.

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Camera Fujifilm X-H1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-H1 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 16mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 6400
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location on a wind-scoured research platform near Tianzifang, Shanghai
Date 2022-11-18
Credit VEETER
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