Orange Sunset Shelf Cloud Over San Jose Lake in near San Jose

Orange Sunset Shelf Cloud Over San Jose Lake

by Herman Bartlett

A dark, menacing shelf cloud dominates the horizon, racing low across the surface of a calm lake near San Jose. The sky glows with deep orange and amber hues from the setting sun, casting long, sharp shadows across the water. Early autumn leaves on distant hills show hints of yellow and brown, against the stormy gray of the cloud base. Wind whips the water into short, choppy ripples that reflect the fiery light. The composition cuts diagonally through the frame, showing rapid forward motion and tension. The cloud's leading edge appears almost solid, pressing down on the landscape while the sky behind remains clear and bright. One white bird flies low against the orange backdrop, showing the scale of the approaching weather front.

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shelf cloud sunset San Jose lake storm orange sky autumn weather
Camera Leica M8*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M8 photos, grab one online.
Lens Noctilux 50mm f/0.95 ASPH
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/0.95
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 100
Film flat picture profile graded in post
Location near San Jose
Date 2023-12-13
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 37.2036, -121.9383
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