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🌅 A rare light show in California
We’re excited to celebrate @danzafra, a talented 500px community member and one of the 30 Finalists in this year’s ZWO Astronomy Photographer of the Year by @royalmuseumsgreenwich! 🌌
📸 Aurora Over Mono Lake: A Rare Dance of Light
Aurora sightings this far south are incredibly rare—but Daniel Zafra was in the right place at the right time. In this stunning capture, magenta and green ribbons of Northern Lights rise over California’s Mono Lake, reflected in its mirror-still waters and framed by dramatic tufa towers.
🗣️ 500px Editor’s Comment:
“A once-in-a-lifetime alignment of time, place, and light. Daniel’s composition doesn’t just capture a rare natural phenomenon—it transforms it into a surreal painting of glowing colors, geological textures, and total calm. A powerful reminder that magic can happen when you least expect it.”
🔭 Shot on Sony ILCE-7III | 14mm f/1.8 | ISO 8000 | 5s
💬 Drop a comment to celebrate this unforgettable moment—and explore more of Daniel’s night photography on 500px. Link in bio ☝️
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