Stone Carver Chisels Temple Relief at Shanghai Market Sunset in along a market lane in Shanghai

Stone Carver Chisels Temple Relief at Shanghai Market Sunset

by Maurice Kemp

Golden sunset light spills across a narrow market lane in Shanghai, illuminating the back of a stone carver as he works on a temple relief. Dust particles shimmer in the heat haze that rises from the warm stone, blurring the edges of the carved figures. The carver's hands grip a chisel and mallet, striking the surface with rhythmic precision. Surrounding stalls display woven baskets and ceramic wares, their colors deepened by the fading daylight. Shadows stretch long across the cobblestones, against the bright orange glow of the sky visible between the alley buildings. The texture of the weathered stone glows warmly where the tool removes chips of rock. One flake of white dust settles on the edge of the unfinished carving.

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Camera Samsung Galaxy S22*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Samsung Galaxy S22 photos, grab one online.
Lens 70mm f/2.4
Focal Length 70mm
Aperture f/2.4
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 800
Film shot in portrait mode
Location along a market lane in Shanghai
Date 2024-11-25
Credit VEETER
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