Winter Moon Through Observatory Dome Slit in beside an observatory dome in New York

Winter Moon Through Observatory Dome Slit

by Cooper Norris

Silvery winter light illuminates the curved steel ribs of a massive observatory dome against a pitch-black sky. A narrow vertical slit cuts through the dark metal, framing a razor-thin crescent moon that glows with pale intensity. The dome's surface shows the rough texture of weathered paint and rivets, while the surrounding air appears clear and dry, typical of a deep winter night in New York. Snow dusts the lower rim of the structure, against the smooth, dark void above. The composition centers the moon perfectly within the architectural opening, creating a stark geometric balance between the man-made curve and the celestial arc. A faint reflection of the moonlight catches on a small metal hinge near the bottom right corner of the slit.

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Camera Fujifilm X-T1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-T1 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 80mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 200
Film processed in Photoshop
Location beside an observatory dome in New York
Date 2019-02-18
Credit VEETER
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