Umbrella Maker Stretches Silk in Manila Foundry in in a foundry in Poblacion, Manila

Umbrella Maker Stretches Silk in Manila Foundry

by Jacob Maldonado

Soft tungsten light spills across the rough concrete floor of a Poblacion foundry, illuminating a craftsman working in the predawn dark. An over-the-shoulder view captures hands deftly pulling vibrant silk taut over curved bamboo ribs. The fabric glows with a translucent quality against the dim background, its wet-season sheen catching the warm glow of the hanging bulb. Dust motes hang suspended in the air, barely visible in the narrow beam of light. Beside the workbench, stacks of unfinished frames wait in shadow. The artisan's posture suggests focused energy as the silk stretches tight, revealing the grain of the bamboo and the smooth texture of the stretched material under the warm artificial glow. A reflection of the light source shimmers on a nearby metal tool.

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Camera Nikon FM3A*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon FM3A photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 182mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 200
Film Ilford FP4 Plus tones
Location in a foundry in Poblacion, Manila
Date 2023-06-08
Credit VEETER
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