Silhouette of Spice Merchant Grinding Cinnamon at Beirut Market in beside a fish counter in Hamra, Beirut

Silhouette of Spice Merchant Grinding Cinnamon at Beirut Market

by Stanley Osborn

Late autumn sunset casts a deep silhouette of a merchant working a stone mill beside a fish counter in Hamra, Beirut. The merchant's hands press down on rough cinnamon bark, grinding it against the heavy, textured stone. Behind the figure, damp surfaces glisten under the low, directional light, while awnings above catch the fading glow of the day. The wide panoramic view stretches across the market stall, revealing the contrast between the dark, rounded form of the grinder and the wet, reflective tiles of the adjacent fish display. Dust motes are not visible, but the rough texture of the bark and the smooth, worn curve of the stone mill are sharp against the backlight. The scene ends with a close look at the scattered cinnamon pieces resting on the wet counter edge.

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Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark II*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 5D Mark II photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 180mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 6400
Film natural digital color
Location beside a fish counter in Hamra, Beirut
Date 2017-09-18
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 33.9858, 35.5346
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