Three tips teach you how to shoot the misty Buddha's light in the mountains.

What we call "Brocken Spectre" is a rare atmospheric optical halo phenomenon that occurs at the top of the mountain. Sunlight from behind is diffracted by clouds or fog, forming a rainbow-like halo around the characters, just like the Buddha's apparition.

This illusion will only occur when the observer stands directly between the light source and the fog, and only the observer can see it. Photographer Simon Butterworth captured this rare spectacle on the Tweed River in Scotland. Simon said: "When the fog nearby is particularly heavy, the water in the Tweed River seems to produce unusual weather. At this time, I will rush to the river immediately, because you can guarantee that something interesting will happen there. That day, I climbed the nearby hillside on foot and took some photos of the sunrise. Just as I was going down the hill, I saw a thin layer of clouds, about 2 meters thick, piled up on the surface of the hill. Then a miracle happened. "

Simon recalled: "I met Buddha's light several times on the mountain, but it usually happened when I stood on a high place and looked down at the clouds, which often covered all the distant scenery." I think this photo is very special, because the clouds don't block the mountain scenery, and my shadow is very clear, which makes me very excited. "

Simon said: "I have encountered this phenomenon several times, but it did not arouse my great interest, because they just appeared a little vague outline on the white clouds." It is very rare to capture the truly wonderful Buddha's light scene. "

Shooting skill

The valley is the best place to shoot this phenomenon, because there is a low fog layer, which can provide conditions for hallucinations, but it will not block the distant scenery. The sea of clouds is also a good choice, such as Mount Emei, which is an excellent place to observe Buddha's light.

Simon's advice is: "Pay attention to the local weather. Once there is fog, it is very worthwhile and exciting to drive in the valley to find a place overlooking the clouds. "

Only when the observer is directly between the sun and his own shadow can he produce Buddha's light, so when it appears in front of you, don't hesitate to press the shutter.