Winter Star Reflection in Ecuador Mountain Tarn in under the clearest stretch of sky in Ecuador

Winter Star Reflection in Ecuador Mountain Tarn

by Desmond Middleton

Deep shadow blankets the high Andean valley where a still mountain tarn mirrors the crisp winter sky. The water surface acts as a flawless mirror, duplicating the bright points of the Southern Cross constellation against a velvet black backdrop. Thick mist clings low to the ground, softening the edges of the surrounding dark volcanic rock. A faint rim light traces the silhouette of the distant ridge, separating the black water from the night air. The reflection remains perfectly undisturbed, creating a seamless vertical symmetry between the starry dome above and the dark pool below. Sharp white star points align precisely with their inverted counterparts in the glassy water.

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Andes star reflection mountain lake Southern Cross winter night Ecuador misty landscape nocturnal
Camera Canon F-1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon F-1 photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.4
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/30
ISO 50
Film Kodak Tri-X 400 contrast
Location under the clearest stretch of sky in Ecuador
Date 1999-03-22
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -1.8031, -78.2266
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