The streets dark with something more than night by wysiwig
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No AI - This artwork was created entirely by hand or with traditional digital tools.
Description
Night falls on the city. A solitary man wanders the darkened streets searching for its seamy underbelly. He passes an alley which might hold enough grit to interest him. He is alone in the dark. The air is thick with possibilities. Anything could happen.
He is startled when he sees a shadowy figure approach holding a large black bag. As light falls on the shadow, the man sees it is a waiter from a nearby Chinese restaurant. He is taking out the garbage. As he passes the man the waiter calls out a cheery "Hey, how's it going?" The spell is broken. The man realizes he is an idiot. He moves on.
A so-so image but I was feeling all Raymond Chandler-y just now.

Comments (8)
Lol, oh boy ...
Very well created, Mark it could be the start of a great mystery novel
Brilliant! You have a way with words that captures your reader, however brief the nugget. The photo fits perfectly.
LOL Very well written The photo really fits that seamy underbelly feel you described. I loved the way the spell was broken as well. :) Thumbs up for the photo and the story bite.
Fantastic lights and view my friend... Very great capture !!!
Very atmospheric & film noir-ish lighting...
Fantastic atmosphere and lighting !!!!!!!!!
Love the atmosphere Mark.