Light Pillar Rising from Streetlamp in Icelandic Dawn in in Iceland

Light Pillar Rising from Streetlamp in Icelandic Dawn

by Shannon Crosby

A vertical column of crystalline ice crystals ascends from a glowing streetlamp, piercing the dark air above a quiet Icelandic street. The light source casts a sharp, electric beam upward while the surrounding pavement remains in deep shadow. Subtle rim light outlines the edge of a passing cloud, hinting at a brief sun shower despite the low sun angle. The cold air holds the pillar steady, its facets catching the first pale hints of dawn. Wet asphalt reflects the faint orange glow, against the cool blue tones of the early morning. One raindrop rests on the metal post, catching the light before sliding down the cold surface.

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Camera Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III photos, grab one online.
Lens 25mm f/1.2 PRO
Focal Length 25mm
Aperture f/1.2
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 200
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location in Iceland
Date 2025-07-08
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 64.9533, -19.0483
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