Umbrella Maker Stretches Silk in Phnom Penh Market in in a market hall in Phnom Penh

Umbrella Maker Stretches Silk in Phnom Penh Market

by Patsy McGuire

Golden afternoon light pours through sheer curtains, illuminating dust motes dancing in the humid air of a Phnom Penh market hall. A craftsman sits at a low wooden workbench, his fingers deftly pulling a sheet of vibrant silk taut over curved bamboo ribs. The translucent fabric catches the warm glow, revealing the intricate weave against the dark grain of the frame. Vertical wooden pillars line the background, creating strong leading lines that draw toward the focused figure. Stacks of finished umbrellas rest in the shadows nearby, their colorful canopies hinting at the rainy season outside. at the edge shows one drop of water beading on the edge of a nearby plastic tray.

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Camera Leica M5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M5 photos, grab one online.
Lens 200mm f/4
Focal Length 200mm
Aperture f/4
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 100
Film Fomapan 100 Classic grain
Location in a market hall in Phnom Penh
Date 2003-04-14
Credit VEETER
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