Parasol Maker Stretches Silk in Library in in a library reading room in Kingston

Parasol Maker Stretches Silk in Library

by Theresa Irwin

Pale walls reflect broad skylight into a soft, warm glow that fills the library reading room in Kingston. From behind, a craftsman stands before a large wooden frame, pulling thin strands of silk taut over a bamboo rib. The fine threads catch the light, appearing almost translucent against the darker wood of the frame. Rain streaks the high windows, blurring the view of the outside world while the interior remains dry and still. Dust motes hang suspended in the shafts of light falling across the floorboards. The craftsman's hands move with steady precision, adjusting the tension of the material. A shadow stretches long across the polished table, ending at the edge where a stack of finished bamboo ribs rests.

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Camera Nikon D7100*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D7100 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 42mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 100
Film natural digital color
Location in a library reading room in Kingston
Date 2016-12-17
Credit VEETER
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