Mesa Shadow Cast Across Canyon Floor at Night in from a quiet alpine saddle in Oman

Mesa Shadow Cast Across Canyon Floor at Night

by Fred Hunt

A stark mesa dominates the horizon, its dark silhouette pressing against a perfectly clear night sky. Below, the canyon floor lies in deep shadow, while a pool of water catches the pale glow of the moon, reflecting the stone's edge in a shimmering line. City lights begin to flicker in the far distance, adding a soft amber haze to the lower atmosphere. The turn of seasons leaves the dry scrub on the saddle visible, their muted tones blending with the rocky terrain. The water's surface remains glassy, mirroring the celestial stillness above. A sharp line of reflected light cuts across the dark water, marking the boundary between the shadowed earth and the illuminated sky.

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Camera Pentax 6x7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Pentax 6x7 photos, grab one online.
Lens GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR
Focal Length 39mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 3200
Film Adobe Standard color profile
Location from a quiet alpine saddle in Oman
Date 1993-12-28
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 21.5890, 55.9841
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