Balazs Gardi, Photographer, Los Angeles

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This image captures a close-up, textured view of a weathered orange ship hull, heavily streaked with rust and marks of exposure. Painted in yellow lettering across the upper section is the name CHETTHANABODI 5, partially worn by time and elements. The composition is tightly framed, emphasizing the rough metal plates and industrial degradation of the vessel's exterior. Soft natural light illuminates the surface, highlighting the rich imperfections, flaking paint, and metallic textures. Captured by photographer Balazs Gardi.