Subj : ES Picture of the Day 20  2022
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Mon Jun 20 2022 12:00:58

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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes
and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and
archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
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 Moonlit Monte Viso

   June 20, 2022

    Mer-de-nuages-sous-les-etoiles-et-mont-viso

   Photographer:  Jean-François Gely

   Summary Author:  Jean-François Gely

   The photo above shows the  Cottian Alps and starlight as captured
   from  Col de Bouchet on the French-Italian border. Viewed together,
   this perspective of the  Milky Way with  Monviso (also called
   Monte Viso) half buried by snow and a sea of clouds in the valleys
   below, serves as the perfect way to feel closer to what nature has to
   tell us. The early hour lighting also adds to the scene as it is
   illuminated by the Moon and contrasted by the Nin Sardi Refuge.

   Leading up to this trip, I analyzed satellite images to find out if a
    sea of ​​clouds was present on the Italian side of the pass.
   Fortunately, my analysis was correct and this rewarding photo was
   captured after a 5 mile or 8 kilometer hike that included 2887 ft / 880
   m in elevation gain. Even if the sea of clouds below had gradually
   dissipated, their presence still provided an inexplicable emotion.

   From this perspective, the expanse of clouds under my feet alongside
   the moonlit mountains gave me the impression of floating. Just me,
   under the stars, facing 14°F / -10°C temperatures looking over this
   remarkable landscape, almost made me forget the night descent with my
   headlamp. Altogether, an indescribable feeling that I sincerely wish
   you all to experience.
   Photo details: Unfiltered Canon 6D + Samyang 24mm f/1.4 lens on simple
   tripod. Foreground: 19 tiles. Each tile is a single exposure of 30
   seconds at ISO 1600 and f/2.8. Sky: 19 tiles. Each tile is a single
   exposure of 10 seconds at 6400 and f/2.8.
     * Col Bouchet, France-Italy Border Coordinates: 44.8174, 7.0196

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