Poster Print : Sun pillar and sun dogs
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Sun pillar and sun dogs
MODEL RELEASED. Sun pillar and sun dogs. Man standing in from of a sun pillar (centre) with two sun dogs either side of it. These optical effects are most commonly seen near sunrise or sunset. The sun pillar is caused by sunlight reflecting from the surface of falling ice crystals. The sundogs are caused by horizontally oriented ice crystals refracting the sunlight. Photographed in West Antarctica
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Media ID 6375941
© DAVID VAUGHAN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Antarctic Antarctica Atmospheric Effect Climate Effects Meteorological Meteorology Optical Effect South Pole Weather West Antarctica Sun Dog
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring the breathtaking beauty of nature into your home or office with Media Storehouse's Sun Pillar and Sun Dogs Poster Print. This stunning image, captured by Science Photo Library, showcases a rare and mesmerizing natural phenomenon. A man stands in awe before a sun pillar, with two sun dogs gracefully framing the scene. Sun pillars and sun dogs are most commonly observed near sunrise or sunset, adding a magical touch to the already spectacular sky. Our high-quality poster prints are sure to make a captivating addition to any space, igniting curiosity and wonder with every glance.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.1cm (23.4" x 15.8")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a mesmerizing display of nature's wonders in the icy wilderness of West Antarctica. Standing at the forefront is a lone man, dwarfed by the immense beauty surrounding him. In the center, a striking sun pillar stretches towards the heavens, its radiant glow illuminating the frozen landscape. Flanking it on either side are two enchanting sun dogs, casting an ethereal aura that seems almost otherworldly. These extraordinary optical effects are commonly observed during sunrise or sunset and occur due to specific atmospheric conditions. The sun pillar arises from sunlight reflecting off falling ice crystals, creating a vertical beam of light that appears to reach for infinity. Meanwhile, the sundogs result from horizontally oriented ice crystals refracting sunlight and forming bright spots on both sides of our celestial star. In this remarkable image, we witness not only nature's artistic prowess but also humanity's unwavering curiosity and resilience in exploring even Earth's most extreme corners. This brave individual stands as a testament to our collective pursuit of knowledge about meteorological phenomena and their impact on our planet. As we gaze upon this photograph from Science Photo Library, we are reminded of how small yet interconnected we all are within this vast universe—a reminder that humbles us while igniting our sense of wonderment for both scientific discovery and Mother Nature herself.
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