Chinese Lion Dance in Cappadocia Square at Dusk in at a public square during a festival near Cappadocia

Chinese Lion Dance in Cappadocia Square at Dusk

by Sam Rangel

Deep twilight shadows blanket the public square, cutting through the heavy overcast sky of peak autumn. A traditional Chinese lion dance troupe performs in the fading blue light, their vibrant costumes glowing against the darkening stone. The dancers' movements are captured in silhouette, framed by a thin rim of cool light that traces the edges of the lion's head and the performers' limbs. Behind them, the unique tuff rock formations of Cappadocia rise softly into the gloom, their muted earth tones blending with the gray clouds. The ground reflects the dim ambient glow, while the intricate textures of the lion's fur and the dancers' red sashes remain visible despite the low light. One shadow stretches across the wet pavement near the base of the performance.

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Chinese New Year lion dance Cappadocia evening autumn festival silhouette stone formations
Camera 4x5 RB Auto Graflex*AI-imagined, not shot. For real 4x5 RB Auto Graflex photos, grab one online.
Lens Fujinon 180mm f/5.6
Focal Length 180mm
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 1600
Film processed in Photoshop
Location at a public square during a festival near Cappadocia
Date 2014-02-09
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 38.5333, 34.7393
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Chinese New Year lion dance Cappadocia evening autumn festival silhouette stone formations