Milky Way Core Above Volcanic Crater Near Leh in near Leh

Milky Way Core Above Volcanic Crater Near Leh

by Amir Adams

A dense band of the Milky Way core stretches diagonally across the pitch-black sky, glowing with clusters of white and blue stars against the void. Below, a dark volcanic crater dominates the foreground, its rough, basaltic slopes rising in sharp relief. The crater rim cuts a jagged line against the stars, while a thin layer of atmospheric haze hangs low on the horizon, softening the distant mountain silhouettes. Midsummer clarity preserves the sharpness of individual star points, against the cold, textured rock surface. Dust settles on the uneven ground, catching faint starlight. The crater floor remains in deep shadow, hiding its center while the rim edges catch the glow of the galaxy above.

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Milky Way volcanic crater Leh night sky stars Himalayas astronomy dark sky
Camera Leica M5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M5 photos, grab one online.
Lens 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5
Focal Length 77mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 800
Film Lomography Color 400 warmth
Location near Leh
Date 2010-05-12
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 34.2390, 77.5442
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