Saharan Salt Leader in Juneau Harbor Light in at a harbor edge in Juneau

Saharan Salt Leader in Juneau Harbor Light

by Madeline Townsend

Molten gold side light cuts across a deeply weathered face, highlighting the texture of skin etched by desert winds. Dust rests on the deep creases of the forehead and cheeks, against the damp, low-hanging monsoon clouds visible in the background. The subject wears a coarse, earth-toned garment that suggests a Saharan origin, standing out against the blurred grey water and wooden pilings of the Juneau harbor edge. Raindrops glisten on the rough fabric of the clothing, while the warm light catches the moisture on the skin. One wrinkle near the eye holds a tiny reflection of the setting sun, anchoring the human presence in this specific, unlikely meeting of climates.

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portrait desert harbor weathered saharan monsoon sunset juneau
Camera Sony NEX-7*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony NEX-7 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 24mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 100
Film processed in DxO PhotoLab
Location at a harbor edge in Juneau
Date 2011-12-02
Credit VEETER
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