Volcanic Island Night Sky Reflection in Mist in beneath a wind-cut desert escarpment near Plaza de Armas, Cusco

Volcanic Island Night Sky Reflection in Mist

by Khalid Ortiz

Cool blue twilight settles over a wind-sculpted desert escarpment near Plaza de Armas in Cusco. Thick autumn mist rests on the rocky surface, softening the sharp edges of the stone. A vivid volcanic island glows with intense orange lava, suspended in the darkening sky above. The wet pavement below acts as a mirror, doubling the fiery eruption and the deep indigo clouds in perfect symmetry. Puddles reflect the contrast between the cool atmospheric tones and the warm volcanic core. The scene balances the rugged texture of the ancient stone against the fluid, glowing light of the eruption. A sharp line of orange fire cuts through the blue mist at the water's edge.

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Camera Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 124mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 100
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location beneath a wind-cut desert escarpment near Plaza de Armas, Cusco
Date 2016-08-05
Credit VEETER
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