A Stranger Walking by Chipka
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He had dark eyes.
He had dark hair.
He wore a set of features more sculpted than grown.
Though the city around him was a monster of baroque complexity (with streets curved like the arch of a back in the throes of an ecstasy that brings sweat to the flesh) he took no notice of it. Indeed—a chameleon of sorts—he blended in perfectly with the simple, uncomplicated passage through which we walked.
I saw him approach, and pause to interrogate something with his gaze: some small curiosity, tucked away behind the flat pane of a display window glass. I saw him wipe his nose with a handkerchief. In seeing him, I thought of Pavel: a brother, perhaps, a cousin. At the very least, they share nationality. Perhaps—as well—they share the wild quirks of an absurdist's sense of humor.
I don't know.
I can only guess.
But, for certain, I know that this stranger has dark eyes and dark hair.
--And like Pavel, I have only ever photographed him from behind.
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Comments (24)
SSoffia
EXCELLENT WORK ALWAYS ;)
Mousson
EXCELLENT !!!!!!!!!!!!
tennesseecowgirl
wonderful image
Janiss
Oh Chip, fantastic perspective and mood... wonderfull my friend!
danob
An ideal shot to go with the story..
photostar
An individual almost oblivious to his familiar surroundings, save for the object he stopped to peer at in the window, and you have captured the moment in time forever, with your lens.
stolta
Great capture my friend!!!!!!
MrsLubner
A probing shot. Good intentional mood with it.
RobyHermida
a special work!!!
jocko500
wonderful passage here
micturn
Brilliant, both the story and pic.
mbz2662
Wonderul story in words and photo! Great job.
Dragonfly07
Excellent... love your writing and the image. Thank you for sharing.
Heathcroft
Very good shot and your thoughts bring it to life Chip.
JaneEden
You are the most excellent story teller Chip, I love this and the photography is excellent as always! hugs Jane xx
auntietk
Fabulous photograph! Love the natural lighting.
romanceworks
A lovely photo and writing to match. And wouldn't he enjoy seeing and reading this. But then, of course, he would no longer be a stranger. CC
beachzz
Love everything about this and as always, you draw me into your world with your words!!
NekhbetSun
Cool shot and I'm with Carol...wouldn't he get a kick out of what you wrote!...and yet another good one ! ~ Hugs ~
Djavad
l'étrange étranger gorgé de lumière...
furuta
Excellent image!!
Xantipa
Superb..
rainbows
A wonderfully mysterious shot and story, dear Chip. Superb work. Hugs. Diane.
stormchaser
Great photo. You are immediately drawn to the figure in the distance & then draw back to take in the wonderful tones & radiated light in the walkway. Your words add extra meaning.