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21-DEC-2010

Sainthood, St. Francis Church, Salvador de Bahia

The light was coming from behind this icon, illuminating a golden wreath that celebrates the worthiness of what appears to be a saintly figure, as well as the top of the hood that crowns its head. The face of the saint was in deep shadow. Instead of exposing for the face, I expose here for the illuminated wreath and hood instead. The shadowy face expresses the mystery that often cloaks the nature of sainthood.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
1/320s f/5.3 at 162.0mm iso2000 full exif

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