Night Lights by Chipka
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At night, horses tromp through the winding streets of Josefov, snorting and bobbing their heads; they pull carriages behind them, ceaselessly. Locals take no notice of the horses, the carriages, or the romance that horse-drawn carriages imply. There are too many other things to draw local attention. There is rent to pay, there are chaotic oceans of tourists to cut through--especially when you're on the way home after work, or late for work because you've engaged in one too many 3-beer talks, the night before.
But there are times, when the flood of tourists thins to a manageable trickle. Horses still draw their carriages, still snort and bob their heads. They trudge through emptier streets, and when you walk through Josefov with friends--or alone--you can read the shift of seasons in the trees, in the sound of the horses' hooves, and you can see it in your cold-fogged exhalations. Look beyond the winter-mist of your breath, and you'll see the night veiled paradoxes that dominate the city, but without the scores of tourists who clog the streets like the strangest (and most aggressive) breed of arterial plaque. The quiet nights in Prague are a treasure to live for.
As always, thank you for reading, viewing, and commenting on this and my previous posts. Hopefully you're all on the verge of a great weekend.
Comments (30)
Janiss
Oh la la la la... such GORGEOUS perspective, absolutely PERFECT... I adore! This light is fantastic and I adore a city by night... Janis is very happy to see this my dear Chip!;-)
Rainbowgirl
Again you captured the mood of a place perfectly. Ancient towns, overcrowded with tourists, long for these few quiet hours. We do so too. Have a great weekend, Chip!
pteb
Very nice capture.
photostar
What depth and brilliant illumination in this photo! Again, your words bring so much insight to the viewer.
rainbows
It was your night shot that first drew my attention chip. This is a sublime shot made even better whilst reading your notes. I can here the gentle echo of the clip clop of the hooves. Your work is superb as is your writing. Take care and hugs. Di. xx
abstractix
Wow...that's one beatiful street of lights. Nice, Chip. :)
stolta
Very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
shahlaa
Beautiful lights....don;t you just love the wonder of Christmas, the lights, the carolers, the children's faces, the beautiful warm fuzzy feelings it brings with it? I do...I wish it could be this way all year round every year...Beautiful shot my friend and Merry Christmas to you!
billcody
A wonderful christmas catch! And your words, too! Merrry Christmas to you ( and to the others, of course)
Charberry
Beautiful image! I love the words you put with it, as they add a lot of depth and mood to it. Excellent!!!! :o)
claude19
Splendid street for Christmas with full of lighting ...splendid under the rain !!!
MrsLubner
I used to see this type of light display at Christmas here but it stopped a few years back when the energy crisis began in earnest. Just like all the wonderful fountains we have were turned off when the water crisis began. this is so lovely and the glowing lights reflected in the dampness are festive.
witch_1612
Wonderful!!!
durleybeachbum
Great words and pic!
beachzz
OH, this is simply stunning, the lights, the reflections, and of course, your words. They always transport me!!
mickuk50
excellent capture and your words bring this to life mick
RobyHermida
A time to think of Jesus' birth... A time to reconcile... A time to forgive... A time of Christmas! Very Merry Christmas for you and your family... A hug of Bear, from Argentina. Roby
Digitaleagle
Beautiful image loved your comments all well done!!
Heathcroft
You've captured the magic alright Chip. But I can't help seeing in the foreground close up 3/4 on a Psharian dropping in from a dimensional 'travel step' to survey the 'alien' festivities. Have a good weekend and a very happy Christmas!
NekhbetSun
As always your imagery is vivid and makes me feel like I'm right there...good one Chip ! ~ Hugs ~
romanceworks
A beautiful shot - and even beautiful with the tourists. CC
mark.spooner
Excellent.
auntietk
Wow .....
vlaaitje
you captured a real lovely mood here....wonderful
tofi
This is fabulous! An extraordinary perspective, with such precision and clarity of detail. The lighting is most perfect, and the lights add such a wonderful mood and atmosphere to the scene. The road looks as though almost paved with glass... a brilliant idea Chip! You are superb and so highly skilled with taking the simplest of subjects and fine tuning it into a masterpiece! The image is striking and literally draws you in, enchanting enough to make you want to follow those leading the way. Marvellous!
Liam.
Perfect! Superb perspective.
MaraP
Great capture:)
smillinfaces
that`s great verry thank you smillinfaces
derekjgarcia
Seriously...wow.
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