Night Incense Offerings at San Lorenzo Temple Fair in in a ceremonial hall near San Lorenzo

Night Incense Offerings at San Lorenzo Temple Fair

by Svetlana Foley

Dust motes float in sharp beams of projector light cutting through the dark ceremonial hall near San Lorenzo. A vendor table sits centered in perfect symmetry, laden with bundles of yellow incense sticks and stacks of red and gold paper offerings. The artificial glow highlights the rough texture of the paper and the smooth wax of the incense against the deep shadows of the night. Early autumn hangs in the still air, visible only in the suspended particles dancing within the light shafts. The arrangement of goods rests on a simple cloth, creating a quiet, intimate altar of cultural ritual. at the edge is a small pile of ash scattered near the edge of the table, marking previous use.

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Camera Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II photos, grab one online.
Lens 75mm f/1.8
Focal Length 75mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 400
Film processed in Photoshop
Location in a ceremonial hall near San Lorenzo
Date 2021-10-15
Credit VEETER
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