Farrier Hammering Horseshoe in Kunduz Evening in in the old quarter in Kunduz

Farrier Hammering Horseshoe in Kunduz Evening

by Mike Wiley

Honeyed evening light streams across a dusty courtyard in the old quarter of Kunduz, illuminating a farrier at work. The man stands in profile, his arm raised mid-swing as he hammers a glowing red horseshoe against a dark iron anvil. Fine snowflakes drift downward, catching the low sun and creating bright specks against the deep shadows of the surrounding adobe walls. A horse stands patiently beside him, its dark coat dusted with white powder, while long shadows stretch across the packed earth floor. The anvil rests on a wooden block, surrounded by scattered tools and a pile of hot coals. At the edge of the frame, the horse's hoof rests heavily on the ground, at the base of the moment in stillness.

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Camera Olympus OM-4 Ti*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-4 Ti photos, grab one online.
Lens 85mm f/2
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 100
Film Fuji Pro 400H softness
Location in the old quarter in Kunduz
Date 2023-07-23
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 36.7421, 68.9645
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