Winter Moon Halo Above Desert Escarpment in beneath a wind-cut desert escarpment near Al Bayda

Winter Moon Halo Above Desert Escarpment

by Anita Witt

A pale ring of ice crystals encircles the bright moon high above a jagged desert escarpment near Al Bayda. The pre-dawn sky holds a deep indigo hue, against the cool white glow of the lunar halo. Fine droplets from a light drizzle coat the rough, wind-sculpted rock face in the foreground, catching the moonlight as tiny, scattered diamonds. The stone surface appears dark and matte, absorbing the ambient light while the moisture creates a glistening sheen along the ledges. Shadows stretch long and soft across the uneven terrain, showing the steep drop of the cliff. The moon hangs isolated in the vast expanse, its halo sharp and distinct against the clear, cold air. Droplets rest on the edge of a protruding rock shelf, reflecting the pale light like miniature mirrors.

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moon halo desert escarpment winter night Al Bayda drizzle pre-dawn lunar light rock formation
Camera Mamiya RB67*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Mamiya RB67 photos, grab one online.
Lens GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
Focal Length 115mm
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 200
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location beneath a wind-cut desert escarpment near Al Bayda
Date 1978-11-21
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 32.8331, 21.8195
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