Glory Halo Shadow on Winter Clouds at Lijiang Dawn in through low marine fog near Lijiang

Glory Halo Shadow on Winter Clouds at Lijiang Dawn

by Doris Noel

Pale winter light breaks over the Yunnan highlands, piercing through a thick blanket of low marine fog that rests on the valley floor. A dark shadow of an unseen observer stretches across the undulating cloud surface, encircled by a faint, concentric glory halo of soft orange and blue rings. Tiny water droplets suspended in the sea spray catch the first rays of sunrise, creating a shimmering, crystalline texture on the fog's upper edge. The composition remains stark and minimal, isolating the geometric circle against the vast, white expanse. One bright speck of reflected light anchors the bottom right corner of the cloud layer.

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Camera Canon EOS R10*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS R10 photos, grab one online.
Lens RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Focal Length 100mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 100
Film processed in Lightroom
Location through low marine fog near Lijiang
Date 2025-12-04
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 26.8288, 100.2240
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