Capturing the spotlight
Sometimes capturing the spotlight is just about capturing the attention of everybody. But at other times, capturing the spotlight means literally that - capturing the spotlight created by point light sources.
As I was wandering through the maze of tufa towers at Mono Lake in California, I noticed that at one location, the crevice was sufficiently small to reduce the sun to a point source of light. With the correct positioning of the camera, I was able to get that spot of light to create a starburst effect, which, with the right exposure, enabled this image of the tufa towers glowing the warm morning light.
The tufa towers at Mono lake are a very enigmatic, yet sad, fixture. While learning about the creation of these tall limestone towers over hundreds of years takes one by surprise, to see these towers trampled over and abused by visitors not paying heed to the signs, is quite troubling indeed. I wish visitors to this unique environment are aware that they are in a very special place and have a little bit of conscience to preserve this beautiful locale for posterity.
Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve
CA USA