Surreal Barge Wakes and Downward Smoke in beside a summit cairn above the tree line near Shimla

Surreal Barge Wakes and Downward Smoke

by Erik Hunter

Soft overcast light bathes a summit cairn of stacked grey stones near Shimla, where the tree line ends abruptly. Below, a sea of ground fog fills the valleys, yet heavy plumes of smoke fall downward like viscous liquid, merging with the mist. These dark, ribbon-like currents create geometric wakes that mimic barge trails on a static map. The impossible flow contrasts with the sharp, tangible texture of the rock pile and the crisp edge of the clouds. One stone on the cairn catches the diffuse glow, at the base of the surreal descent of the atmospheric rivers.

0
0 views
cairn downward smoke shimla valley fog surreal landscape aerial view midday light barges
Camera Nikon D7100*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D7100 photos, grab one online.
Lens 135mm f/2
Focal Length 135mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 1600
Film shot in RAW and edited
Location beside a summit cairn above the tree line near Shimla
Date 2014-02-10
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 31.1729, 77.1716
<a href="https://img.veeter.com/surreal-barge-wakes-downward-smoke"><img src="https://cdn.veeter.com/img/surreal-barge-wakes-downward-smoke" alt="Surreal Barge Wakes and Downward Smoke in beside a summit cairn above the tree line near Shimla"></a>

Free to download. CDN hosting requires a link back to this page. Terms

Comments