Jade Buddha in Salalah Mosque Before Dawn in in a mosque prayer hall in Salalah

Jade Buddha in Salalah Mosque Before Dawn

by Rosa Santiago

First light washes over carved stone walls in a prayer hall in Salalah, illuminating a small alcove where a jade Buddha statue sits in a meditative pose. The green stone contrasts with the warm beige of the surrounding masonry, catching the cool rays of a monsoon dawn. Offerings of fresh fruit and folded cloths rest on a low wooden tray beside the figure. Muted reflections of the statue and the carved arches stretch across the damp, cool floor tiles along the edge of the frame. The light falls gently on the Buddha's shoulders, highlighting the smooth texture of the jade against the rougher grain of the stone masonry. One shadow stretches from the base of the statue toward the darkened prayer rug.

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Camera Pentax ME Super*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Pentax ME Super photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 117mm
Aperture f/4.5
Shutter Speed 1/125
ISO 400
Film Kodak Gold 200 warmth
Location in a mosque prayer hall in Salalah
Date 1980-05-15
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 16.9894, 54.0909
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