"Omega"/"Etruscan vase" sunrise

[StephenM]

Hi all,

Here's a classic Etruscan vase sunrise, taken from Flinders Beach on North Stradbroke Island last week. This effect is due to an inferior mirage caused by a layer of warm air just above to water. More on Flickr if you're interested.

Cheers,
Stephen

[firstlight]

Nice capture Stephen. Pity there was no green flash.

[astronobob]

Was looking for a green flash also , , Coldnt have been to far off it. Magic colors Stephen :thumbsup:

[Derek Klepp]

Love this effect thanks for the pics

[ourkind]

very nice Stephen! :thumbsup:

[StephenM]

Thanks very much guys! There could have been a brief green flash just before I took the first photo, because I didn't have the cable release in my hand when the sun first appeared, so there was a bit of a delay. I think the green flash would be easier to capture at sunset rather than sunrise?

Cheers,
Stephen