Silhouetted Mountain Ridge Under Starry Sky at Sunset in near Thimphu

Silhouetted Mountain Ridge Under Starry Sky at Sunset

by Eddie Lowery

Dramatic clouds in shades of charcoal and slate drift across a twilight sky as the sun dips below the horizon. Below, a jagged mountain ridge stands in deep black silhouette against the fading light, its wind-carved contours sharp and distinct. The sky above displays a double exposure effect where clusters of bright white stars appear layered over the darkening blue expanse, creating a seamless blend of night and day. Layers of distance recede into the haze, showing successive ridges that fade into gray mist. The foreground rocks are rough and textured, catching the last faint glow of the sun. One star reflects on a small patch of wet stone near the bottom edge.

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mountain ridge double exposure starry sky sunset silhouette Thimphu dramatic clouds twilight landscape photography
Camera Nikon D7000*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D7000 photos, grab one online.
Lens 16-35mm f/2.8
Focal Length 19mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 800
Film processed in Capture One
Location near Thimphu
Date 2010-12-12
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 27.4823, 89.5786
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