Volcanic Sand Beach Dawn Mist Quito Valley in across a wide valley floor near Centro Historico, Quito

Volcanic Sand Beach Dawn Mist Quito Valley

by Millie Wong

Black volcanic sand stretches across a wide valley floor near Centro Historico, Quito, speckled with bright green olivine crystals that catch the first light of dawn. Low-hanging clouds drift just above the ground, softening the edges of the landscape into a misty haze. The diffused morning glow turns the dark grains into a deep charcoal surface, while the scattered green stones provide sharp, cool contrast. Seasonal shifts are visible in the muted tones of the distant valley walls. The rule of thirds places the horizon line low, showing the vast expanse of the textured ground against the heavy, pale sky. A cluster of olivine grains rests in a shallow depression near the bottom right corner.

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Camera Canon EOS 80D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 80D photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.4
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 200
Film processed in Lightroom
Location across a wide valley floor near Centro Historico, Quito
Date 2016-12-25
Credit VEETER
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