The Visitors by Chipka
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Description
It was cold on the day that they saw steel, glass, and the infrastructure of a city not their own. There were no summer breezes, no moths batting themselves do death against incandescent light bulbs of the treacherous transparency of window-glass. There was only sunlight, metal, glass, and the first whisper of autumn carried on diesel-scented breezes.
There are reasons behind their visit; their suits and their name-tags indicate their purpose here, and give some clue as to their origins. Out there…over there…anywhere but here, and the manner in which they marvel at something as mundane as a library is proof that theirs’ is a different world.
It was easy to wonder at their origins and the thoughts going through their heads, but it was appropriate to simply capture them and marvel—instead—at the play of light, shadow, color, and movement.
As always, thank you for viewing, reading, and commenting, and I hope you're all in the midst of a great weekend.
Comments (20)
I really like the play of light, as you said yourself, but what makes this is definitely the guys and the way they are standing in this. Excellent timing to capture a great moment full of story.
Nicely done, Chip.
Chip, I love the postwork but more than that, the interest in the people is incredible. Super shot.
I do love the light, perspective, depth, and people in this image! There must be a railing where you are standing overlooking the staircase, but looking at your image, and reading your words, I imagine that you are some incorporeal spirit, hovering and watching. Another visitor, eyeing the scene. I agree, that it is their poses that makes the two men so interesting. That and their clothing. They may be together, perhaps on a joint mission, but there is a world of differences between them. As they stand here, one seems to be gazing, the other itemizing. I love the light and shadows! The visitors make a wonderful focus, and I spent some time weaving personalities around them, but I kept be distracted by the light. Shadows zigzag on the railings, or make arrows on the steps. Light and shadows streak across the floor and a raised foot leaves a ball of darkness behind it. Window frames glow and reflect outward. Tiny boxes are all over the place. I like the dominance of soft toned blues and reds. A beautiful and fascinating image! I am curious about the lines. Orange Line, Purple Line, Pink Line. Red Line, Blue Line,...Out of Line?
I love the light. Stripes, pools, swatches, corners ... it's endlessly wonderful! The guys are fascinating ... whatever they're looking at, it marks them as "other," and I am as "other" as they are ... I want to see what they're seeing! The colors are just right. Those teals and browns, darker and lighter depending upon the light and their composition, are a joy to behold. There's SO much to like about this!
lovely lighting
Excellent capture, Chip! I really love the lighting and perspective - everything draws the eye to the visiting men marvelling at the urban scenery.
Outstanding capture my friend. They seem to be from another world.They look to be lost.
Fantastic. The patterns, the people, the tones. Great Job.
It is such a beautiful capture and I love the Ligfht and the glass reflections.
There is such a huge amount of interest in the image, but your narrative doubles it. Wonderful.
splendid capture!
Very good composition.
really gorgeous image! i love your urban shots more and more!
Great image. Easy to relate to because we have all been strangers in another city at one time or another.
Very well timed shot. I love how that one guy there is looking up, checking things out! Good work :)
Very nice people study and I would most likely be looking all around too. Dana
So much goin on in this shot--people looking at who knows what, light from everywhere, shadows, the list is endless. City life with all its action and motion, its constant activity--you caught it perfectly here!!
Great image, good composition!
This rather reminds me of Plymouth, although it is years since I last saw anything like a large city! I do like the use of glass here - or anywhere really. It tends to offset the claustraphobic feel of built up areas. Smashing capture. ^=^