Two Empty Stools by Chipka
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When last we spoke, you mentioned your love of the dark places…the cave bars, and the soul-places…
…where we could speak over wine, beer, or other soul-warming elixirs, and I remember your words. Of course I will see you again. I practice your language whenever I get the chance. I make toasts every time I raise my glass, and always, I feel a stirring in my blood as I whisper: "Для вас, мой красивейший друг."
I’m never alone when I have vodka or beer and my thoughts. You know what they are, and I know that you’ll return, and we’ll share all that we have not yet spoken of aloud. Though I am a man devoid of the extravagance of religion, I know faith, each time I make a toast. You taught me how, and so now, I raise my glass, aware of two empty stools--the ones upon which we sat for hours, talking as the night blossomed, aged, and died around us.
Come back soon, мой красивейший друг.
My glass is lonely when I drink alone.
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Sometimes, werid stuff just bubbles out of my head, snippets and rakish pieces of things that have no relation to anything else that I'm thinking of at the moment. It happened with the image above...one of the innumerable shot's I've taken in U Sudu, my favorite bar in Prague. It's a cavernous place, nestled within a cellar that's over 500 years old. It's odd that every time I got there, the same two stools are always empty, at least for a time. It's always a bit eerie to see, but perhaps it's a matter of coincidence.
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As always, I thank you for viewing and commenting, and hopefully you enjoy this photograph as much as I enjoy the bar in which it was taken. For anyone ever visiting Prague at any point, go to U Sudu...it's a great place!
Comments (20)
Oh yes, Excellent light and color in this bar place and very nice moodnight here ! Good day :)
very cool shot.. the light and dark mix is ...wow...
Cool shot
Fantastica captura es increible amigo+++5
wwewwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!! EXCELLENT CAPTURE & COMPOSITION :)
Reminds me of a bar I used to go to in Amsterdam many years ago- thanks!
Kind of an alienish look with the glowing green over these two empty stools; A very nice capture!
Great Night club shot ! COOL
A beautiful work, dear Chip, a joy to share your thoughts and to read your notes. Take care, dear friend. Hugs. Diane. xx
very nice bar, excellent work, and take a beer for me. LoL
Sometimes the absence of objects makes the scene more eloquent... A wonderful capture !
Excellent mood as always from you, Chip. I'd love to have a shot of Tequila there. Just looks like this kind of place. :-D
Superb atmosphere in your favorite bar in Prague. I love the light in the center, it's enigmatic! Outstanding shot Chip!
Wow, seats just waiting to be filled, wouldn't it be great to sit down and share a drink, some thoughts, some fotos, and see what happens!!
Creative shot, well done hugs Jane xx
Wonderful capture, and I love what you've written to your friend. Beautiful!
Ops. This went right into my heart. I happen to do the similar thing. Babbling things that have nothing to do with 'reality' at the very moment. Spinning my yarn about what's only in my head. Writing sentences that are not intended to be written. Ops. As always it's very hard to decide what touches mind and soul more - photo or your elaborate words which I can not really give credit because they come in a foreign language I hardly know enough. Let me just say this, there is no such thing as coincidence in contexts other than mundane. The chairs are waiting for you and someone you have not yet met. To many words... sorry, Doro (BTW, what does the Russian mean..?) g
Chip, you're one amazing man...your words have a way of touching a person's heart...at least they do mine....here we are miles and miles apart yet you can reach across the miles and touch not only I but so many others with mere words.......what a gift you have been given. The image is superb, I love the light and dark mixtures, a mood cather for sure and a fav!
Wow, the writing is truly an accent to the photo, a powerful work. I look forward to reading more from you!
So Chip, you wrote this? very touching and I loved it !!!! ....nice pic and gotta fave it just because of the words....very well done !