Street Sweeper in Kyoto in in Kyoto, Japan

Street Sweeper in Kyoto

by Theresa Jacobs

A street sweeper in a high-visibility yellow vest leans a long-handled mop against the weathered wooden frame of a machiya townhouse, the wet bristles dripping onto the slick, rain-slicked stone pavement. First light falls through the dense canopy of a nearby maple tree, casting a cool, blue-grey glow over the scene while highlighting the sheen of water on the traditional lattice windows. The sweeper pauses, wiping his forehead with a towel, as a small puddle near his boots reflects the muted sky and the dark timber of the building. The mop’s wooden handle, worn smooth by years of use, contrasts with the rough, damp stone, creating a quiet moment of labor in the quiet, rain-washed morning of Kyoto.

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Street sweeper Kyoto Japan in Kyoto, Japan first light after Street sweeper
Camera Canon EOS 750D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon EOS 750D photos, grab one online.
Lens 135mm f/2
Focal Length 135mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 200
Film processed in Photoshop
Location in Kyoto, Japan
Date 2016-04-04
Credit VEETER
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