Carved Gourd Rattle on Museum Plinth Beirut in on a museum plinth in Downtown, Beirut

Carved Gourd Rattle on Museum Plinth Beirut

by Amy Hoover

Copper-toned light spills across a hand-carved gourd rattle resting on a smooth, pale museum plinth in Downtown Beirut. The dried gourd surface shows deep, intricate incisions that catch the low sun, revealing textures of matte earth tones ranging from tan to burnt sienna. Behind the object, the minimalist background fades into shadow where lamplight begins to settle in the corners, creating a soft gradient of darkness against the warm foreground. The arid texture of the gourd's skin reflects the dry season conditions. A small cluster of dried seeds rests inside the hollow vessel, visible through a carved opening at the base. The shadow of the gourd falls sharply to the left, defining its round form against the flat stone surface.

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Camera Leica M11*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M11 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 3200
Film processed in Photoshop
Location on a museum plinth in Downtown, Beirut
Date 2023-01-10
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 33.8507, 35.4185
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