Traditional Woodblock Printmaker Carving Plates in Hoi An Vietnam Early Evening Light in in Hoi An, Vietnam

Traditional Woodblock Printmaker Carving Plates in Hoi An Vietnam Early Evening Light

by Alan Hays

A local artisan sits cross-legged on a wooden stool in a narrow alleyway of Hoi An, focused intently on carving intricate patterns into a wooden plate using sharp metal tools. The early evening light casts long, soft shadows across the weathered yellow walls of the historic building behind him. His hands move with practiced precision, removing thin shavings of wood to reveal the detailed design. Nearby, a small pile of discarded wood chips rests on the ground, while other finished prints hang drying on a line above, showing the quiet dedication of this traditional craft in the heart of the ancient town.

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Traditional Woodblock Printmaker Carving Hoi An Vietnam in Hoi An, Vietnam in the early Traditional Woodblock Evening Light Traditional
Camera Pentax K10D*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Pentax K10D photos, grab one online.
Lens 85mm f/1.8
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/1.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 200
Film Adobe Standard color profile
Location in Hoi An, Vietnam
Date 2012-01-13
Credit VEETER
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