Quito Cathedral Gargoyle Restoration at Nautical Dawn with Stonemason and Raspberries in in Quito, Ecuador

Quito Cathedral Gargoyle Restoration at Nautical Dawn with Stonemason and Raspberries

by Rodney Ali

At nautical dawn, the pale blue light of Quito reveals a stonemason standing on wooden scaffolding against the colonial stone facade of the Basílica del Voto Nacional. He is carefully chiseling a gargoyle detail, with fine stone dust settling on the planks below. On a nearby shelf bracket, a small plate of raspberries sits beside a match striker, left by the worker during a break. The linen fringe of his apron hangs loosely, catching the early morning breeze. In the background, the city begins to wake, with soft ambient light illuminating the intricate architecture. A quiet moment of craftsmanship and daily life in Ecuador's capital.

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Cathedral Gargoyle Restoration Quito Ecuador in Quito, Ecuador at nautical dawn Nautical Dawn with Stonemason Cathedral Gargoyle Gargoyle Restoration
Camera Fujifilm X-E3*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-E3 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 400
Film processed in Lightroom
Location in Quito, Ecuador
Date 2017-02-08
Credit VEETER
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