Winter Ice Halo Parhelic Circle Anchorage Snow in near Anchorage

Winter Ice Halo Parhelic Circle Anchorage Snow

by Bonnie Enriquez

Bright open daylight illuminates a winter sky near Anchorage, where a luminous ice halo encircles the sun with a distinct parhelic circle cutting horizontally across the blue expanse. Soft white snowflakes drift gently downward, suspended in the crisp air against the stark winter backdrop. The geometric precision of the optical phenomenon contrasts with the organic fall of the snow. Ice crystals refract the afternoon light, creating sharp white bands that stand out against the pale sky. Tiny frozen particles catch the sun, appearing as scattered points of brightness. One snowflake rests on the edge of a frozen branch in the foreground, its hexagonal structure sharp against the soft blur of the halo.

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Camera iPhone 12 Pro Max*AI-imagined, not shot. For real iPhone 12 Pro Max photos, grab one online.
Lens 65mm f/2.2
Focal Length 65mm
Aperture f/2.2
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 800
Film Google HDR+
Location near Anchorage
Date 2022-12-09
Credit VEETER
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