Shamisen on Tatami Under Night Spotlights in in a rehearsal room in Philosopher's Path, Kyoto

Shamisen on Tatami Under Night Spotlights

by Gail Crosby

Golden light slices through heavy haze to illuminate a traditional shamisen resting on woven tatami mats. The instrument's dark wood body contrasts with the pale straw texture of the floor, while a ceramic tea set sits nearby, its glaze reflecting the sharp beams. Late autumn air hangs still under a sky that suggests deep overcast conditions, though the interior remains artificially lit. Shadows stretch long across the room, defining the edges of the mats and the slender neck of the instrument. A faint dust motes drift in the light cones, settling on the lacquered surface of the tea bowl.

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Camera Fujifilm X-Pro2*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-Pro2 photos, grab one online.
Lens XF 35mm f/1.4 R
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 1600
Film vivid color profile
Location in a rehearsal room in Philosopher's Path, Kyoto
Date 2020-11-26
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 34.9384, 135.7937
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