Cleaning Boots in Valparaiso in in Valparaiso, Chile

Cleaning Boots in Valparaiso

by Susan Rosario

Rain-slicked cobblestones of Valparaíso’s steep hillside climb toward a weathered concrete stairwell where a man in a yellow raincoat pauses to scrape mud from his boots. A rusted metal boot scraper stands wedged against the wall, catching the flat, gray light of early morning. Beside him, a woven mending basket sits overturned on the wet steps, its frayed fibers damp and heavy. The scene is framed by peeling pastel paint on the surrounding housing blocks, their colors muted by the overcast sky. Water drips steadily from a rusted drainpipe, pooling around the man’s feet as he works, creating a moment of quiet, gritty routine against the backdrop of the city’s iconic, colorful architecture.

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Camera Sony a7R IV*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a7R IV photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 40mm
Aperture f/2.5
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 3200
Film flat picture profile graded in post
Location in Valparaiso, Chile
Date 2021-05-18
Credit VEETER
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