Lenticular Cloud Over Volcanic Peak at Sunset in beneath fast-moving cloud bands near Lhasa

Lenticular Cloud Over Volcanic Peak at Sunset

by Craig Olson

A smooth, lens-shaped cloud floats motionless above the jagged silhouette of a volcanic peak near Lhasa. Fast-moving cloud bands streak horizontally across the upper sky, against the stationary lens. The setting sun places the mountain in deep shadow, rendering its rough, rocky texture as a dark outline against the brightening horizon. Early spring light casts a cool, pale glow on the cloud's illuminated rim while the lower slopes remain in heavy darkness. Streaks of wind-swept vapor trail behind the main formation, showing the high altitude and rapid air currents. The peak anchors the lower third of the frame, balancing the expansive sky above. Sharp edges of the rock face meet the soft, glowing curve of the cloud.

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lenticular cloud volcanic peak Lhasa sunset silhouette wind early spring sky
Camera Leica M2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M2 photos, grab one online.
Lens 105mm f/2.5
Focal Length 105mm
Aperture f/2.5
Shutter Speed 1/30
ISO 200
Film Kodak Gold 200 warmth
Location beneath fast-moving cloud bands near Lhasa
Date 1972-10-25
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 29.7238, 91.1886
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