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Sunrise at Makhtesh Ramon
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January 17, 2013
January 17, 2013
Took this photo a couple of days ago at sunrise while my wife and I were staying in Mitzpe Ramon on a mini vacation.
There are only 3 of these types of craters (called Makhtesh) in the world and they are all in the Middle East. This one in Israel's Negev Desert is the biggest one, and it is 500 m deep and several kilometres across. These Makhtesh form when harder rock covers softer rock. As the softer rock erodes away the top layer collapses forming a crater.
- Camera Canon Rebel T3i
- Lens 55-250 mm
- Focal Length 55 mm
- Shutter Speed 1/100 sec
- Aperture f/22
- ISO/Film 400
- Category Landscapes
- Uploaded 4 months ago
- Copyright Zach Taylor
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