Silhouetted Abandoned Library Before Sunrise in inside a roofless nave near Mersin

Silhouetted Abandoned Library Before Sunrise

by Christine Wiley

Waterlogged books spill from rotting wooden shelves inside a roofless nave near Mersin, their dark forms merging with the crumbling masonry. Before sunrise, low-hanging clouds hover just above the horizon where a pale sun breaks through the haze, casting a soft, cool glow. The dry season leaves the ground dusty and cracked, with patches of wild vegetation creeping up the stone walls. The entire structure stands in silhouette against the brightening sky, the edges of the shelves sharp and jagged against the light. Moisture stains the lower pages of the books, creating dark, irregular patches that contrast with the fading night. at the edge is a single water stain dripping from a broken shelf onto the dusty floor below.

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Camera Sony a6000*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a6000 photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/1.4 GM
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 400
Film processed in Lightroom
Location inside a roofless nave near Mersin
Date 2019-11-14
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 36.8208, 34.5592
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