Opal Fire Thunder Egg Under Monsoon Clouds in beneath fast-moving cloud bands near Kochi

Opal Fire Thunder Egg Under Monsoon Clouds

by Blake Villa

Bright tropical sunlight pierces through heavy, fast-moving grey cloud bands to illuminate a sliced thunder egg resting on a dark, wet stone surface. The interior of the rock bursts with iridescent opal fire, shifting between deep blues and fiery oranges against the rough, grey exterior. Raindrops rest on the polished surface of the stone, reflecting the intense afternoon glare. Above, the sky is a chaotic mix of storm clouds and sudden clear patches, typical of a monsoon sun shower near Kochi. The moisture on the ground creates a shallow, reflective pool around the base of the specimen. A sharp beam of light catches the jagged edge of the cut, highlighting the crystalline texture against the soft, blurred background of the storm.

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Camera Leica Standard*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica Standard photos, grab one online.
Lens Leitz Summar 50mm f/2
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 50
Film Kodak Gold 200 warmth
Location beneath fast-moving cloud bands near Kochi
Date 2015-07-10
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 10.0830, 76.3832
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