Sounion sunrise

Posted by Elias C
on Friday, February 5, 2010

by Elias Chasiotis

 

A large colorful sun rises through the temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Greece.

Capture was done more than a mile away from the temple, after careful prediction.

Light balance was great as the sun rose yellow red. Small green rims appear at the top of the sun.

December 26, 2009 at 05:45 UT.
Canon EF 70-200 camera; F2.8 lens; 2x converter, ISO 200, exposure of 1/100.

 

Tags: Sun
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