Furnace Stoker Face Lit by Coal in LA in in the old quarter in Los Angeles

Furnace Stoker Face Lit by Coal in LA

by Laurie Leon

Deep amber sunset light spills across the weathered features of a furnace stoker standing in the old quarter of Los Angeles. Soot marks the skin while the bright orange glow of burning coal reflects sharply against the cheekbones and forehead. Heavy workwear covers the torso, textured with layers of dust and grime accumulated over time. Dramatic clouds drift above the brick structures, casting shifting shadows that fall across the subject's shoulders. The figure remains still, framed by empty space that isolates the face against the urban backdrop. A small ember rests on the metal grate beside the stoker, creating a bright orange edge along the rim of the protective helmet.

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Camera Nikon D5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D5 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 25mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 1600
Film flat picture profile graded in post
Location in the old quarter in Los Angeles
Date 2023-02-11
Credit VEETER
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