Black is a powerful color, and when used as a background it can completely transform a subject. This ancient bronze statue originally from Cambodia but stolen by an invading Burmese army was displayed on the grounds of a temple complex in Mandalay, Myanmar. The background wall in the original setting was busy and distracting, and the best way to focus all of the attention on the subject was to make a precise selection of the statue (with the pen tool in Photoshop) and then replace the background with solid black. Now it really stands out and we can appreciate the artistry and workmanship of this 15th century Khmer figure. The lighting on this is simply diffused daylight.
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