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Monday, January 10, 2011

A Philadelphia Stranger in the Night

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-
I posted this photo in black and white at my other blog and promised to show the color version here.
This is an alley in Old City area of Philadelphia. I saw the guy walking and I ran over set up my tripod, clicked the shutter and hoped for the best. I'm happy with the photo but I can't decide if I like this version or the black and white one better. He's kind of spooky like a walking shadow don't you think? :)

When I walk around a city taking night photos I keep my camera on the tripod and I usually wear the camera and tripod strapped around my neck. I bet I'd make a pretty funny street photo for somebody. It's like a giant necklace that would put Mr. T to shame. :)

You can see it in black and white version here.
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21 comments:

  1. MalyssJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    I must say I prefer the B&W version. And you have a long way to go before being more ridiculous than M. T! :))

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  2. Becky ChaletJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    This photo has all the details of the branches.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Monochrome gets my vote, it's awesome!

    P.S.
    I'll be posting two shots of 'the tree' Wednesday :-)

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  4. JanJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    It's hard to decide on a fave, they each have sure a different, but dramatic feel. I think you should do a reflection-self portrait, in your camera/tripod necklace!

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  5. OlivierJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Sous le charme de cette photo, on la croirait sorti d'un roman policier des années 1800.... bizarrement (moi qui adore le b&w) je préfère la version couleur, je trouve que b&w devrait être plus hard

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  6. Pat TillettJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    I really liked the B&W version, but the ambient light gives this one an amazing goldish glow. They are both excellent James!

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  7. cieldequimperJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Happy gruesome New Year, lol! I like the b&w best but for some reason I'm imagining a stalker, hence the gruesome. Merely a joke of course, have a great 2011!

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  8. MarthaJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    That's a great shot! I like the B&W too. What type of tripod do you use? You need a self portrait!

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  9. Johnny NutcaseJanuary 10, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    ohh, nice one James! I think I like the color one best, it seems a little more eerie. I like what the street lights add..nice one!

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  10. noexcusesJanuary 10, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I love it! It does seem just a little spooky as he is the only one out at the moment.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I like them both! in the black and white photo his head looks extremely small.

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Feels as if there's just enough space left to live between the walls.

    A unique moment indeed. May you all have a good Tuesday.


    daily athens

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  13. wennJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    so quiet..

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  14. T. BecqueJanuary 10, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    B&w does it for me, but I always prefer b&w so I don't know how much my vote is worth! Either way, this is a great photo.

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  15. OwenJanuary 10, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I think the b&w has more atmosphere, the color makes it a little more "normal" if that makes sense, I like the other-worldly feeling of the b&w with this one. Still can't believe you took a picture of the same guy I photographed a while back... I'm sure it's him... (see comment at Something Sighted if not seen yet...)

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  16. Carolyn FordJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I really like both, but the color is a little spookier, I think. I'd like to know when you are out at night because I'd sure like to get that shot with that "classy" necklace! =) I'd have it on blogger in NO time!

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  17. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 11, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    It's beautiful and I like the colours!
    Looks like a cold night there!
    Léia

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  18. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJanuary 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Well, James, I think that the black/white one is more "framable" but love these rich colors too... glad to hear about the necklace as I find it a challenge to have the tripod ready for action and to tote it from one spot to another, particularly in Paris

    Bisous,
    Genie

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  19. CryingbearJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    vraiment je ne sais pas laquelle choisir, peut etre quand meme la couleur qui donne une ambiance plus chaleureuse!

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  20. srpJanuary 13, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Both are equally beautiful and spooky. I can almost hear "Tubular Bells" playing in the background...

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  21. rumaJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    The back figure seems to melt to somewhere of the future.

    Time goes straight on.
    As for the man, too.
    By positive step.

    Thank you.
    ruma

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