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Volatile Ashfall
Photograph by Carsten Peter
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Rain-soaked ash from the volcano peppers the tents during a spell of bad weather that stalled the expedition for days. Acid from the volcanic gases mixed with fog, irritating eyes and skin, bleaching clothes, and corroding equipment.
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Camera:
Nikon F5
Film Type:
Kodak 100VS
Lens:
20-35mm f/2.8
Speed and F-Stop:
1/30 @ f/5.6
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Weather Conditions:
Very poor, constant rain/acid rain
Time of Day:
early afternoon
Lighting Techniques:
None
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SPECIAL EQUIPMENT OR COMMENTS:
The acid gases were attacking the camera lens and coating the camera. The surface of the lens was destroyed, creating poor optics.
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