Silhouetted Carnival Masks on São Paulo Bridge in near São Paulo

Silhouetted Carnival Masks on São Paulo Bridge

by Richard McGee

Rain-slicked stone arches of a bridge frame two figures in elaborate Venetian carnival masks against the dimming sky. The dry season air hangs heavy with a light drizzle that coats the black feathers and velvet capes in a glistening sheen. Backlighting from the early evening sky turns the ornate faces into stark, dark shapes, erasing all facial features. Below, the canal water mirrors the arches and the silhouettes perfectly, doubling the scene in a wet, rippled reflection. Small ripples disturb the mirror image where raindrops strike the surface. The intricate lacework of the masks catches faint glimmers of the fading light before vanishing into shadow. One drop slides down the wet stone railing near the foreground.

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Venetian carnival São Paulo masquerade bridge silhouette canal rain reflections
Camera Nikon FG-20*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon FG-20 photos, grab one online.
Lens 35mm f/2
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 200
Film Ilford HP5 Plus grain
Location near São Paulo
Date 2014-08-05
Credit VEETER
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