Silent Lantern Boat at Mombasa Dawn in along a boat landing at first light near Mombasa

Silent Lantern Boat at Mombasa Dawn

by Irene Knowles

A weathered wooden fishing boat rests on wet sand beneath a sky heavy with low-hanging grey clouds. The hull, dark and waterlogged from the recent wet season, reflects the faint silver glow of the pre-dawn sky. One oil lantern hangs from the mast, casting a warm, concentrated circle of amber light that cuts through the deep indigo of the night. Symmetrical lines of the boat frame lead the eye to the glowing bulb, which stands out against the cool, metallic sheen of the surrounding water and sand. The boat's ropes are coiled neatly, and the texture of the wood shows grain worn smooth by salt and rain. The horizon line splits the image evenly, balancing the dark mass of the vessel against the vast, clouded expanse above. The lantern's reflection stretches long and thin across the slick surface of the landing.

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Camera Olympus OM-D E-M5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Olympus OM-D E-M5 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 25mm
Aperture f/1.2
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 200
Film processed with film emulation preset
Location along a boat landing at first light near Mombasa
Date 2017-05-16
Credit VEETER
Coordinates -4.1383, 39.6405
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