Weaver at Backstrap Loom in Bishkek Market Hall in in a market hall in Bishkek

Weaver at Backstrap Loom in Bishkek Market Hall

by Edith Huynh

Warm golden light streams through high windows of the market hall in Bishkek, illuminating a weaver seated at a backstrap loom. Early spring daylight catches the texture of wool threads stretched taut between the weaver's waist and a wooden beam. Out-of-focus market stalls create soft bokeh circles of red and blue in the foreground, framing the artisan's posture. Deep shadows pool beneath the loom's frame, resting against bright highlights on the weaver's hands as they manipulate the shuttle. An indigo thread hangs loose near the weaver's knee, ending in a frayed edge against the rough wood floor.

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Camera Canon AE-1 Program*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon AE-1 Program photos, grab one online.
Lens 55mm f/1.2
Focal Length 55mm
Aperture f/1.2
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 400
Film Agfa Vista 200 vintage
Location in a market hall in Bishkek
Date 2009-11-12
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 42.8925, 74.6024
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