Sun Pillar Above Ragusa

Sun pillar above the city of Ragusa. A light pillar is an atmospheric optical phenomenon in which a vertical beam of light appears to extend above and/or below a light source. The effect is created by the reflection of light from tiny ice crystals that are suspended in the atmosphere or that comprise high-altitude clouds.

Technical details: Nikon D800 + Tamron 100-400 f/4.5-6.3 @100mm, f/7.1, 1/250s, ISO-250