Midnight Astronomer Under Daylight Sky in beside an observatory dome in Wenzhou

Midnight Astronomer Under Daylight Sky

by Eloise Mercado

Red-safe illumination bathes a lone observer standing beside a white observatory dome in Wenzhou during midsummer. The scientist adjusts brass fittings on a telescope while salt wind ripples the fabric cover of nearby equipment. The sky above contradicts the night setting, displaying a bright blue expanse with the Milky Way arching clearly across it in broad daylight. Dust motes hang suspended in the red glow near the observer's hands. The white dome structure anchors the foreground against the impossible celestial display. A brass eyepiece reflects the blue sky tones, creating a sharp color edge where the red light meets the daylight.

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Camera Sony NEX-7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony NEX-7 photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 200
Film processed in Capture One
Location beside an observatory dome in Wenzhou
Date 2017-05-20
Credit VEETER
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