Venetian Glass Blowing in Bole Courtyard in in a temple courtyard in Bole, Addis Ababa

Venetian Glass Blowing in Bole Courtyard

by Christopher Mason

Deep indigo light fills a symmetrical courtyard in Bole, Addis Ababa, where a glass-blowing demonstration takes place under heavy wet season clouds. A craftsman stands centered between two traditional Ethiopian pillars, holding a glowing orange furnace that emits a concentrated warm circle against the cool blue stone. Molten glass stretches into a viscous thread, catching the fading daylight. Smooth, wet pavement reflects the furnace's fire and the darkening sky. Grey clouds hang low, pressing down over the structure. The heavy stone pillars frame the solitary figure, while the wet ground mirrors the intense heat of the glass against the quiet evening air. A drop of molten material rests on the edge of the blowpipe, glowing bright orange.

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Camera Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra photos, grab one online.
Lens 70mm f/2.6
Focal Length 70mm
Aperture f/2.6
Shutter Speed 1/120
ISO 400
Film Apple Photographic Styles
Location in a temple courtyard in Bole, Addis Ababa
Date 2026-04-09
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 8.9791, 38.6124
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