Silhouetted Gate and Fireflies Before Dawn in Kitwe in under the clearest stretch of sky near Kitwe

Silhouetted Gate and Fireflies Before Dawn in Kitwe

by Zoe Witt

Deep shadow swallows the foreground where a rusted iron gate stands heavy and still. Tiny points of amber light drift upward, marking the path of fireflies against the dark metal bars. Above, low-hanging clouds press down on the horizon, softening the transition to the faint, cool glow of predawn sky. The gate appears as a stark black shape, its edges catching a thin rim of pale blue light from the rising horizon. Textures of flaking orange rust contrast with the smooth, invisible air. Small clusters of dew rest on the lower rail, catching the first hint of illumination. The scene rests in quiet suspension, anchored by the gate's vertical lines and the scattered bioluminescence floating near the top.

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Camera Canon EOS R5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS R5 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 47mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 400
Film processed in Capture One
Location under the clearest stretch of sky near Kitwe
Date 2023-03-03
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 12.7086, 28.1463
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