4pm at the market by judithg

4pm at the market

I went into town this afternoon with a long list of things I needed to buy. I came home with a box of Christmas crackers and a copy of PD James's 'Death Comes to Pemberley', neither of which were on my list, and almost nothing else. I've no idea why I bought the crackers but I'm quite excited about the book which is a 'sequel' to Pride and Prejudice. PD James is an expert on Jane Austin so I hope she manages to introduce a murder into genteel Pemberley without the whole story being totally ridiculous. I haven't read any reviews so I'll find out soon. PD James is 91 so I'm thinking there's still time for me to write a novel....I just need a good idea, a few plot twists, some character development......

Thanks for the fabulous response to yesterday's shot - I was surprised and very pleased!
wonderful picture Judith!
November 8th, 2011  
Me likey! Lovely picture. Lovin' all those colours. Let me know about the PD James book - I am intrigued about a P&P sequel!!!
November 8th, 2011  
what a great street shot, love the wet pavement reflections!!!
November 8th, 2011  
Lovely lighting, but so sad that it is only 4 pm!!! Sounds like a good time to curl up with a book - hope it's good!
November 8th, 2011  
oh wow... what fantastic lighting... this is most certainly a fave!
November 8th, 2011  
I had to laugh when you said you had come back with out much on your list Judith the crackers and the book sound much more fun . I
Hope the book is good ? love your picture of the market place , the light shining on the street is good
November 8th, 2011  
This is a really lovely shot of the market, I love the warm glow shining out on a rainy night. Fav.
I bought the same book on a whim on Saturday and started to read it on Sunday! I love how she has managed to write it in the same style as Jane Austen, so far so good with the story.
November 8th, 2011  
Blimey - dark at 4.00pm. Great colours and reflections though. Sounds like my kind of shopping trip.
November 8th, 2011  
@louisefrance Oooh good! @wrighty - Sounds very promising according to Louise. And thanks for the favs ladies!!
November 8th, 2011  
Great shot, I thought it was 4am at first. I love how you captured this. I always do my Christmas shopping like this, I see something I like, buy it for somone else 'cause I know they will love it and end up keeping it for myself. lol
November 8th, 2011  
I love this, great lights and the reflection of them on the pavement, fav.
November 8th, 2011  
cool idea shooting the market opening. Guess not a lot of people get there this early for a picture!
November 8th, 2011  
The bright colours are a perfect foil against the darkness and wet of the day. Happy reading.
November 8th, 2011  
@kaisisland It was in the afternoon and I've never seen it so quiet - the dark and weather must have put people off - the stall holders looked pretty fed up...
November 8th, 2011  
Judith, the light and atmosphere are always special at dusk ...love how the stall is lit and the fruit is vibrant :)...enjoy your novel
November 8th, 2011  
@judithg
silly me! guess it's been a long day and I just thought it was in the morning... could be in the morning though.
November 8th, 2011  
I had heard that she was writing a sequel but had forgotten, will be interested to know what you think !!! funnily enough I took a very similar shot today in Fleetwood but mine was in daylight & not as interesting as this so I discarded it !! Lovely winter light & shiny pavements !!
November 8th, 2011  
Very dark for that time of day, love the wetness and lights!
November 8th, 2011  
Love the reflection of the light against the pavement. Great shot.
November 8th, 2011  
lol, crackers must have wanted to come home with you and the book sounds great, so great I am heading over to that famous book supplying web page to pick up a copy for my hols, love the street shot
November 8th, 2011  
Interesting similarity between your shot of the day and Helene's across the Channel. Love the warmth created by the light on the stalls.
November 8th, 2011  
Love this - especially the reflections on the street.
November 8th, 2011  
Lovely atmospheric shot
November 8th, 2011  
Oh it's dark already at 4 PM :-( Beautiful lighting and reflections!
Have a good read!
November 8th, 2011  
Rob
Nice market shot, good reflection on the ground :-)
November 8th, 2011  
Great shot. I can't believe it is that dark at 4pm. I'm a huge fan of Jane Austen and will have to check out those books.
November 8th, 2011  
great shot! love the lights!
November 8th, 2011  
great colours and people, the lighting and reflections are great too
November 8th, 2011  
Wonderful! Great shot.
November 9th, 2011  
This is wonderful! The light and the action
November 9th, 2011  
Excellent street capture!
November 9th, 2011  
Lovely night shot....funny how the shopping turned out,
November 9th, 2011  
Judith I agree with everyone. The light is perfect. It gets dark so early.
November 9th, 2011  
great market shot.
November 9th, 2011  
Great photo, with lots of interest. You've managed to get a very colourful shot on what was probably one of the greyest days we've had this year! The reflections in the wet stones in the foreground are a nice touch. By coincidence PD James was on the radio talking about the book as I drove home around this time, so your narrative made some sense (literature not being one of my strong points)!
November 9th, 2011  
I love the pre-christmas, early-evening atmosphere of this shot and the reflections on the bottom. Very pretty! Do tell if the book was good :)!
November 9th, 2011  
I love the vibrant colours on the stall, and the wetness of the pavement. The book sounds good too!
November 9th, 2011  
The rain gives such good reflections!
Will look out for the book.
November 9th, 2011  
Great lighting and it looks like a nice market!
November 9th, 2011  
Fab shot, makes the market look warm & cosy, which I bet it isn't!
November 9th, 2011  
great atmoshere of the market. Just so typical. Keep us informed re Pemberlry...
November 9th, 2011  
lovely night market..........I sometimes wonder why I write list?? FAV
November 9th, 2011  
Great night shot!
November 9th, 2011  
Nice night shot with good reflections. Pretty darn dark for 4:00 pm, yikes.
November 9th, 2011  
AWesome capture!!
November 9th, 2011  
Two on the PP at the same time! You are good! Love this night shot! Lots to see!
November 9th, 2011  
Love the light and relections great capture.
November 9th, 2011  
Love this Judith.....I've always liked night shots with a focus on shining lights......so attractive....wondering why there is a jumper hanging on the greengrocery stall?? I heard PD james interviewed about this book, what a creative idea, what a lively mind! A fave Judith!
November 10th, 2011  
fab shot - i've tried to do this one before too in cambridge and they came out not so great....though it was a year since so maybe I ought to give it another go! loving the reflections and lights, great night shot
November 10th, 2011  
Fabulous composition
November 10th, 2011  
Love the lighting on this!
November 10th, 2011  
Wohoo - two Judiths on the popular page :)!
November 10th, 2011  
Congrats!!!!!
Love your shot Judith!
November 10th, 2011  
Great shots!
November 10th, 2011  
lovely shot.
November 10th, 2011  
This is beautiful. Very creative!
November 10th, 2011  
I am wondering how I missed this on my feed.....sorry to have to have found this on the PP for me to see it! Congrats.
November 11th, 2011  
Reminds me of our trip to Italy at Christmas time a couple of years ago....awesome shot.
December 4th, 2011  
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