in the still of the night by summerfield

in the still of the night

on cold winter nights, the empty streets of the city make for a daunting drive. the street lamps cast eerie shadows everywhere - of trees, of stray critters, and at times, of ghosts. pay attention, but not too much. for if you fix your gaze at something that may not be there, who's to say what happens next? beware the cold winter night...

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shout out to my model; we went photographing around the legislative building. i was going to post this in colour, but the eeriness of the shot comes out in this processing, i know model wouldn't have it any other way, but trust me the umbrella is red.

another one for the song title challenge, just because i want to play. here's an oldie for us the oldies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DlMHoOZ4Qg

many thanks for your kind visits and comments; and for your very generous favs; i am humbled and flattered.

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and please don't forget that you have a few more days before the street challenge ends. check it out http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/28851/you-are-invited-to-participate-street-challenge-27
Love the mood with lights, shadows and silhouettes.
December 4th, 2016  
Super moody capture.
December 4th, 2016  
This works so well!!! How did your foggy shots come out? I've got a couple I kinda like... might post one for today.... saving the steps shot for px...
December 4th, 2016  
moody atmosphere, like this very much!
December 4th, 2016  
great!!! i love how you interprited sixws!!!!! good luck at the challenge!!!!
December 4th, 2016  
Fabulous atmosphere, like something from a Hitchcock thriller.
December 4th, 2016  
wondeful three-fer!
December 4th, 2016  
love the feel of this
December 4th, 2016  
Excellent in every way
December 4th, 2016  
This is a beautiful picture, Vikki, atmospheric, moody, fascinating!
December 4th, 2016  
Great atmosphere. Best on black.
December 4th, 2016  
A must fav for the mystery of it all...
December 4th, 2016  
Awesome, I know who your model is.
December 4th, 2016  
very impressive low-key
December 4th, 2016  
You are such a capable story-teller, and always so beautifully capture the photo to go with your words! This really draws me in...a feeling of suspense, and a tipping point when something unexpected might happen!
December 4th, 2016  
@Weezilou - you're so sweet. it's just northy standing on a grate. :-) tomorrow i will attempt to do the pecans. wish me luck!
December 4th, 2016  
@summerfield I figured it was Northy! She was an excellent model, and your story was a tight one! You won't need "Luck" with those pecans! Super simple... You'll love them!
December 4th, 2016  
Great night/street shot! It has all you were going for and more.
December 5th, 2016  
Well done Vikki!
December 5th, 2016  
So much mood and atmosphere in this - great work Vikki. Great song too and it may be be that I haven't heard it since 1956 when it was a hit, but I remember it well... scary thought!
December 5th, 2016  
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