Steam Devil Rising from Lake in Austin Valley in across a wide valley floor near South Congress, Austin

Steam Devil Rising from Lake in Austin Valley

by Christopher Moran

Clear dry mountain light bathes a wide valley floor near South Congress, Austin, where a swirling column of steam devil rises from the warm lake surface. Late summer heat meets cold air, creating a visible vortex that twists upward against the blue sky. The water ripples gently around the base of the spinning funnel, while light fog drifts low across the distant terrain. Dry grasses along the shoreline bend slightly, marking the movement of the wind. The column of vapor stands stark against the horizon, its texture rough and churning compared to the smooth water below. Shadows stretch long across the valley, showing the late afternoon angle of the sun. The base of the swirl distorts the reflection of the sky on the lake's surface.

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Camera Huawei Mate 60 Pro*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Huawei Mate 60 Pro photos, grab one online.
Lens 13mm f/2.2
Focal Length 13mm
Aperture f/2.2
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 400
Film processed in Halide
Location across a wide valley floor near South Congress, Austin
Date 2026-04-05
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 30.3655, -97.6501
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