Night Coffee Ceremony in Ethiopian Temple Courtyard in in a temple courtyard near Addis Ababa

Night Coffee Ceremony in Ethiopian Temple Courtyard

by Kathryn Fletcher

Harsh fluorescent tubes cast a cold, white glow over a stone courtyard near Addis Ababa, illuminating the dry, dusty earth and the backs of three figures seated in a circle. A black clay jebena sits atop a small charcoal brazier, its spout angled toward waiting ceramic cups arranged on a woven mat. The figures wear traditional white shawls that drape heavily over their shoulders, their heads bowed slightly forward in a posture of stillness. Shadows stretch sharply across the rough stone floor, created by the overhead light source rather than the sun. The air appears still and dry, with no dust motes visible, only the stark contrast between the bright illumination and the deep black of the night sky beyond the courtyard walls. One crack in the stone pavement runs near the edge of the woven mat.

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Ethiopian coffee jebena temple courtyard Addis Ababa night ceremony cultural ritual fluorescent light traditional attire
Camera Nikon D4*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D4 photos, grab one online.
Lens 20mm f/2.8
Focal Length 20mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 3200
Film neutral color profile
Location in a temple courtyard near Addis Ababa
Date 2026-04-09
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 9.0373, 38.7912
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