Man Sharpening Scythe Early Spring Morning in near Buenos Aires

Man Sharpening Scythe Early Spring Morning

by Martin Randall

Soft snowflakes drift through the pale blue light of an early spring morning near Buenos Aires, settling on the weathered shoulders of a man working in an open field. He holds a long, curved scythe blade against a gray whetstone, his hands steady as he sharpens the metal. Sidelight skims across the rough texture of his worn wool coat and the smooth, dark surface of the stone, highlighting the fine grit of the snow clinging to the ground. The rhythmic motion of his arm creates a blur against the stillness of the falling flakes. One flake rests on the edge of the steel blade, catching the low light before melting into a tiny dark spot.

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Camera Nikon FM2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon FM2 photos, grab one online.
Lens 28mm f/3.5
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 50
Film Rollei Retro 80S grain
Location near Buenos Aires
Date 2009-05-27
Credit VEETER
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