Capoeira Meia Lua Night Moonlight Salvador Hall in in a ceremonial hall in Salvador

Capoeira Meia Lua Night Moonlight Salvador Hall

by Ross Gomez

Cold moonlight floods the high stone floor of a ceremonial hall in Salvador, illuminating the blurred arc of a capoeira fighter mid-kick. The athlete, viewed from behind, wears traditional white trousers that flare with the motion of the meia lua de compasso. Shadows stretch long across the worn wood and stone surfaces, creating a stark contrast against the pale silver light. Dust particles hang suspended in the beams, catching the glow of the clear night sky visible through high archways. The fighter's bare feet grip the floor while the leg extends in a perfect, impossible circle. A faint reflection of the moon appears on the polished floor near the dancer's trailing foot.

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Camera Nikon F80*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon F80 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 400mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 50
Film Ilford HP5 Plus grain
Location in a ceremonial hall in Salvador
Date 2001-06-13
Credit VEETER
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