Alms Gathering in Luang Prabang at The Predawn Darkness Light in in Luang Prabang, Laos

Alms Gathering in Luang Prabang at The Predawn Darkness Light

by Stanley Summers

A monk in saffron robes stands quietly in the dark predawn street of Luang Prabang, holding a black alms bowl while receiving offerings. A local woman kneels on the stone pavement, placing sticky rice into the bowl with both hands. The scene is illuminated by the warm glow of a nearby lantern, highlighting the texture of the painted plaster wall behind them. A wooden boot scraper sits near the doorway entrance, and a simple ceramic crock rests on a low stool nearby. The monk's robes drape naturally, and the interaction is candid, capturing a moment of quiet respect in the early morning hours.

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Alms Gathering Luang Prabang Laos in Luang Prabang, Laos in the predawn Predawn Darkness Light Alms Gathering
Camera Nikon F5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon F5 photos, grab one online.
Lens 28mm f/1.8
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 800
Film Ilford FP4 Plus tones
Location in Luang Prabang, Laos
Date 2011-02-15
Credit VEETER
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