Milky Way Through Stone Arch in Asturian Desert in beneath a wind-cut desert escarpment in Asturias

Milky Way Through Stone Arch in Asturian Desert

by Gerald Wright

A weathered sandstone arch rises from the dark desert floor, its rough, wind-sculpted surface catching faint ground glow. Above, the dense band of the Milky Way stretches across the deep indigo sky, punctuated by sharp white stars. Below the arch, a still pool of water mirrors the celestial band and the stone silhouette, creating a symmetrical composition where the sky and earth meet seamlessly. Low haze hovers near the horizon, softening the distant landscape while the arch remains sharply defined against the starlight. The texture of the eroded rock contrasts with the smooth, dark water, anchoring the celestial display in the rugged early spring terrain.

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Milky Way stone arch Asturias night sky reflection desert escarpment starry night geology
Camera Minolta SR-T 101*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Minolta SR-T 101 photos, grab one online.
Lens 200mm f/4
Focal Length 200mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 200
Film Fuji Provia 100F clarity
Location beneath a wind-cut desert escarpment in Asturias
Date 1967-05-22
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 43.4151, -5.9716
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