Amber Light on Muqarnas Vault in Amman Chapel in in a chapel lit by stained glass in Amman

Amber Light on Muqarnas Vault in Amman Chapel

by Anastasia Little

Rich amber sunset light floods the interior of a chapel in Amman, illuminating a complex muqarnas ceiling vault. The intricate geometric stalactites cast deep, soft shadows that define the three-dimensional layers of the plasterwork. Condensation beads along the nearby stained glass windows, distorting the copper-toned beams as they pass through. The glass panels glow with warm hues of orange and deep red, against the cool, matte texture of the white stone ceiling. At eye level, the vault arches overhead, showing enclosed vertical space. A small droplet of moisture rests on the lower edge of a window pane, catching a final spark of the fading day.

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Camera Panasonic Lumix DC-S1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 3200
Film processed in Capture One
Location in a chapel lit by stained glass in Amman
Date 2021-02-17
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 31.8082, 35.8379
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