The Unusual Suspects by Chipka
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On the day that I arrived back in Prague, my friend Stepan was wearing the same green and white socks I'd seen him wearing when I left. Obviously he hasn't been wearing them all this time, but it's a nice note of circular continuity...a phenomenon that Prague is known for. You always wind up at some point you thought you'd passed. Time here is circular, or at least playfully recursive, and Stepan's socks are...well...you can see for yourself. The other guys in the Picture are a retired agricultural specialist who spent more time in California than I did...a DJ (the guy in glasses) and an off duty bartender. These were among the people I missed the most when I left Prague and they're 4 great reasons to be back!
I'd wanted to capture something of my favorite bar here and this is what I wound up with...but hey, you gotta love Stepan's socks!
As always, thank you for viewing and commenting, and hopefully you enjoy this image as much as I enjoy the wild (and sedate) company I've kept with the guys IN the picture.
Comments (25)
Liam.
Looks like a very diverse and intriguing bunch of people. You're lucky to have such great friends, Chip. Also, not your average group shot here. I like it how you've captured each personality separately. Excellent job.
krakosky
good capture of the moment.
trishabadblood
excellent capture... the socks are funny... wonderful work...
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!
halcon_89
Genial perpetiva amigo muy buena captura++++5
Dianthus
Very cool environment. Excellent image:)
Janiss
Absolutely GORGEOUS! Such fabulous atmosphere and I adore the expression of characters... ++++++++ perfect Chip.... for me again!;-)
JaneEden
This is a wonderful capture of people with different personalities, and see what you mean about the socks LOL. I am pleased you are back with your friends, you must feel really happy right now. Excellent shot, thanks for sharing a part of your life, Bravo hugs Jane xx
Valerie-Ducom
Excellent picture on this scene and very nice distinct expression ! Good day :)
rainbows
A wonderful capture, Chip. Great mood in this work. Stepan and I would get on well. I only ever wear striped socks.. for luck!!!! So glad you posted this tonight, its a corking shot :-) Some nic pics on the walls, you should leave them a shot of yours!!!Hugs. Di.
tofi
Excellent capture of a very popular-these-days setting and environment. There is a great sense of individuality that is captured in the going-on's of the setting..... Everyone seems to be unique and preoccupied in their own little world. The sox.... well, I think it says a lot about a person who can match like that :) hehe....... Most definitely it is important to keep that part of the body warm. Very brave and courageous Stepan.... He seems as though he is one of the few that can get away with this sense of style............ It's always great to see individuality... Superb image and capture! Natural and unique!
cameraobscura2
greetings, NIce to see a natural un-posed slice of daily life. The lighting and technical aspects are dead on. Congratulations. Thank you for sharing. egmont
auntietk
Wonderful capture!
RobyHermida
Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!
mbz2662
It seems you've caught some character here... Super shot, and love the socks... lol! (I bet every time you see green striped socks you will think of your friend.)
vlaaitje
you catch here a wonderful expression, you have a great eye for that...my compliments
beachzz
You have such an eye, Chip, you can always see so much more!! I lOVE Stepan's socks, and it must've been a bit mind boggling to see them first thing upon your return!!
Heathcroft
They say photography captures a moment in time and thats what you've done. Plus a philosophical narrative to go with each shot makes it so much more interesting. At one point I thought you were as European as I am.
NekhbetSun
Cool, candid shot Chip :o) and interesting intro ~ ~ Hugs ~
billcody
A wonderful atmospheric capture, directly from the middle of life! Bravo!
artaddict2
A good collective shot of very individual characters, well done.
MagikUnicorn
Wonderful shot! Nice place for a Beer
NefariousDrO
Nice shot of them, Chip. I can see why you'd miss this group, they look like an interesting group of people to know.
shahlaa
I love the mood captured of each person as an individual...but the guy in front...the older gent, he looks so sad....or maybe just a wee bit tired...hugs to him from me....as for the socks...I agree, we got to love them...great shot my friend!
DennisReed
Lots of Character in this capture! Bravo!