Star Trails Over Guapulo Ridge Weather Station

Silvery star trails arc across the deep indigo sky, curving behind a metal weather station mast perched on a rocky alpine ridge. The equipment stands stark against the darkness, its instruments catching faint ambient light. Below the mast, the quiet saddle of Guapulo reveals sparse, dry vegetation typical of early autumn in the Andes. A small, warm fire burns in the foreground, casting flickering orange glows onto nearby stones and the base of the structure. The cold, dry air is visible as a stillness that holds the long exposure trails sharp and distinct. The contrast between the burning embers and the frozen starlight defines the low-angle perspective, showing the height of the mast against the vast, rotating night. One ember rests on a dark rock, glowing faintly before fading.

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Camera Sony a7C II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7C II photos, grab one online.

Lens 24mm f/1.4 GM

Focal Length 24mm

Aperture f/1.4

Shutter Speed 1/500

ISO 200

Film shot in RAW with minimal editing

Location from a quiet alpine saddle near Guapulo, Quito

Date 2023-06-22

Credit VEETER

License Free for any use

Coordinates -0.2002, -78.5806

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