Solar Halo Columns — Gate of Nations — May 16, 2015 (#0027)

Camera

Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903)

Focal length

4.9 mm

Shutter

1/6400 s

Aperture

f/2.0

ISO

50

Resolution

3936 x 5248

Format

JPG

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This shot captures a precise moment at the Gate of Nations, where two of the massive cylindrical columns align. The sun, descending behind the capital of the foreground column, is perfectly eclipsed, radiating a powerful halo. This solar flare transforms the ancient stone, giving it an ethereal or ‘angelic’ appearance, highlighting the monumental scale of the site.