Monk Striking Temple Bell at Dawn in Skopje in at a public square in Skopje

Monk Striking Temple Bell at Dawn in Skopje

by Jo Pugh

First rays of sunrise illuminate a public square in Skopje where a monk in dark robes strikes a large bronze bell. Heat haze shimmers above the paved ground, distorting the air around the figure and the bell. The morning light casts long, soft shadows across the stone plaza, highlighting the texture of the monk's fabric and the weathered surface of the metal instrument. Surrounding architecture features neutral tones and flat roofs typical of the region. A wooden mallet connects with the bell's rim, sending a visible ripple of heat distortion outward. Dust particles hang suspended in the golden beam of light near the impact point. The monk stands in profile against the brightening sky, his movement frozen in the instant of contact.

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Camera Asahi Pentax K*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Asahi Pentax K photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 84mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 100
Film Ilford FP4 Plus tones
Location at a public square in Skopje
Date 1980-07-03
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 42.0415, 21.3476
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