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Uploaded: 11/15/07 1:14 AM GMT
Prague Across The Vltava
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A freezing night saw my wife and I walking in the Mala Strana neighborhood of Prague last week when I looked across the Vltava river and saw this. I had made the trip without a tripod having assured myself that I needed a break from the incessant urge to photograph, but that day during a visit to the the Tesco Mall I saw a small German tripod - portable, stable, and because of its cost - disposable. Fortunately I bought it, because it allowed me to get this shot. Just after I got the shot the snow began to fall over the cobblestone streets and in the cemeteries and squares of the old city, and all chances of photography were gone, and we quietly slipped through the whitening snow-clad streets and alleys to our hotel and a warm bed.

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::phasmid
11/15/07 1:41 AM GMT
And then? lol..j/k j/k.. I love knowing the story behind the shot, especially when it's presented as well as your narrative.

Good night shot too!

♫ 005 PJ ♫

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"I never looked for it, gave it no name; yet I knew it always, when the gift of peace came. I stood quite still for the moment that it lasted...Then the light shifted slightly and the moment passed, leaving me...with the lasting echo of its presence.." Diana Gabaldon
::Papi11on
11/15/07 9:25 AM GMT
Delightful narrative and an equally delightful shot of what looks like a fairytale palace because of your use of B&W. So glad you bought the tripod and gave us this. A lovely image, Regmar.
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.mesmerized
11/15/07 8:25 PM GMT
You don't post too often these days but you sure haven't lost your touch, Reg...and I enjoyed your delightful narrative as much as this very elegant evening capture...wonderful work.
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::verenabloo
11/16/07 9:40 AM GMT
Ooooo how nice to see a photo of yours my friend! This is just gorgeous! The black & white just makes it wonderful. I can feel the cool time of night even. I wish you had taken one of the snow too. It's that time of year already ? wow. And the fact you got a tripod at a good price, that's something special too. Now you have something to always take along . I have a small foldable one also, it goes everywhere with me and my camera. But the sad thing is there is NO way to connect it to this dumb old Nikon!! Imagine that!!!! SOME day I shall get the camera I really want. Thanx for a wonderful shot, and it must have been so cozy back at the hotel...on a cold night in a warm bed...nnnnnnnnnnice!! Verena
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::dutch_postings
11/16/07 8:37 PM GMT
Just great ! Tanks a lot for your posting, your choice of black and white is very good here. I also want to thank you for your comment to one of my Prague postings i made. There are more to come, all shot on a one day visit with sunny weather.
I am so sorry to hear you had such faul weather during your visit... Such a beautifull city and then such weather :-(
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suitya
11/25/07 10:11 PM GMT
Nice night shot!

I love B&W photos...straight to faves :)
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