Twilight Observatory Dome Kerala Monsoon in beside a tidal survey transect in Kerala

Twilight Observatory Dome Kerala Monsoon

by Carter Dean

Cool blue twilight washes over a white observatory dome perched beside a tidal survey transect in Kerala. The dome slit opens upward, revealing a sliver of darkening sky. Raindrops streak the curved metal surface, catching faint ambient light. Wet concrete steps lead down to a wooden platform where survey markers stand in the drizzle. Ferns and tropical grasses line the edge of the transect, their leaves heavy with moisture. The structure rests on a sturdy base, its clean lines against the soft, gray haze of the monsoon evening. A small red warning light glows on the railing, reflecting briefly on the slick ground. The open dome reveals the dark interior of the telescope housing against the deepening blue of the evening sky.

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Camera Canon EOS 550D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 550D photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.8
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 400
Film camera-default color science
Location beside a tidal survey transect in Kerala
Date 2013-05-15
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 10.9171, 76.3073
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