Silhouetted Alpine Reeds in Early Morning Shadow in across a floodplain after rain near Quito

Silhouetted Alpine Reeds in Early Morning Shadow

by Darryl Landry

Deep shadow covers the foreground floodplain near Quito while a sharp rim light outlines the tall reeds and grasses swaying in the wind. The early summer morning casts the alpine meadow beside the glacial tarn into a dark, textured silhouette against the bright, rising sky. Water ripples across the tarn's surface, reflecting the cool blue of the dawn. The grasses bend sharply under the force of the wind, their thin stems creating jagged lines against the luminous horizon. Frost still rests on the lower blades of grass near the water's edge, glistening in the faint light. The heavy geologic forms of the surrounding mountains rise behind the meadow, at the base of the scene in solid stone and ice.

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Camera Leica M2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M2 photos, grab one online.
Lens 200mm f/4
Focal Length 200mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 400
Film Lomography Color 400 warmth
Location across a floodplain after rain near Quito
Date 2016-02-18
Credit VEETER
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