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Upload Date
10-22-2025
Department
Classics
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Why might one choose to try and break free? The monk surely has a good reason for his actions. The figure has noticeable cracks in each one of his legs. There is a clean break right through on the left ankle, almost like the monk yanked it away from the base of his foot. On the other leg, however, there is a split directly on his calf.
I used the same settings as my standard photographs on the camera because I believe it is best to let imagination run wild in this instance. The only thing I have changed here significantly is zooming in to highlight the fissure of the wood. I chose to highlight the monk’s legs with a view from behind since this allows for proper viewing of the fractures. What tumultuous history of this object brought about these unique imperfections? Are these two from the same moment, or did the monk make a near escape multiple times?
Camera Settings: Aperture
f/16
Camera Settings: Shutter Speed
1/4
Camera Settings: ISO
100
Lighting
Overhead lights: full, Front-facing lights: full
Photoshop Adjustments
Background removal, cropping
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