Ancient Eyes



Photo taken with ISO 50 Fuji Velvia slide film. Shutter speed 60 seconds, aperture around f8.
 
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Photography is all about painting with light, and one of the best times I find to take advantage of unique lighting conditions is at night. I had previously attempted to photograph this totem pole found at Vanier Park in Vancouver, but found the attempt lacking due too much effort being used to try to show the grandeur of the totem. This time I decided to focus on only a part, focusing instead on detail. I was drawn to the figure and how it seemed to be looking skywards, and I was drawn to how the flowers in front seemed to luminesce with the backlight. This attempt proved to be much more fruitful.
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