Have you ever seen a natural rainbow halo? Last weekend, visitors at Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in the Chinese mainland were treated to one of nature's coolest light shows. 🌈
As the mighty water crashed down, fine mist filled the air. When sunlight hit those tiny droplets just right, a bright, circular halo popped up above the falls—like an IRL filter on your camera! 📱✨
Photographers and smartphone fans from across South and Southeast Asia flocked to the viewing platforms, snapping shots and sharing them on Instagram and TikTok. The effect is similar to how water droplets split sunlight into colors, creating a full circle of rainbow hues. Think of it as nature's version of your favorite HDR photo mode.
Beyond the eye candy, this phenomenon is a gentle reminder of the power and beauty of our planet's water systems. From the Himalayas to the Mekong, water shapes lives and landscapes—let's keep celebrating and protecting these wonders! 💧🤝
Next time you hit a waterfall or see mist in the air, point your camera toward the sun and you might just catch your own rainbow halo magic. 🌟
Reference(s):
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