NF-SOOC-2015 Day 12: Night Markets...

... the daily post that nearly didn't happen. Today has been a bit trying: we left Chinon this morning to travel 650 kilometres down to the Département of the Drome down in the south-east corner of France. It rained and stormed heavily for the whole journey making driving conditions somewhat hazardous, especially in a large Motor Home/RV. We eventually arrived and parked up just before 8pm in the town of Crest - pronounced 'Cray'.

After well-deserved aperitifs and a welcome dinner my thoughts turned to my 365 post for the day so I put on my waterproof, tucked a camera under it and ventured out in the rain for the 15 minute squelch into town... which was deserted - almost.

This is a rearview of the only other people mad enough to brave the rain. The blue reflections come from the neon sign across the road which reads 'Marchés de Nuit' (Night Markets) - at least it does if you look at it from the other side... but I liked this view best.

View on black if you can...

This is my twelfth image for NF-SOOC-2015 - you can read about it here - http://365project.org/discuss/themes-competitions/26200/back-to-basics-nf-sooc-2015

[Ashley]

Love this shot!

[Trinda Love]

Wow! Fav, I love the rich blues and warm tones on the wet pavement! Stunning. One of my very favorites.

[Islandgirl]

Love the blue tones and warm tones of this rainy night shot Richard, wow what dedication, out for a walk at 10:24 pm in the rain.
Love it!

[Yeshanghai]

Beautifully captured

[Janet B.]

I love the moodiness of this image and, also, the contrast of warm and cool colors.

[kali]

brilliant corours

[gloria jones]

Love the wet pavement, lighting especially the blue tones, great perspective and looks great on black

[Rosie Kerr]

I really enjoy a "wet pavement" shot, although too bad you had to squelch through the rain. Lovely contrasts of blue against the yellow/gold. Glad you made it to your destination safely.

[Larry L]

Really super!

[Graeme Stevens]

Excellent shot again sir

[Debs Stott]

The reflections are fab in the wet streets.

[Jasper]

Very atmospheric and once again shows what can be achieved in camera.

[Jane winfrey]

Yes this is an excellent shot! :) FAV

[Andy]

Love the colours of the reflected lights off the pavement.

[Tunia McClure]

Love this, Richard, and so glad you went out into the rain to get it. This 365 Project does something to us. No laziness allowed.

[Tom]

Lovely capture, great reflections, wonderful night exposure

[Rosan]

Great street shot. Love the colors, shadows, and color reflections on the wet pavement, and the two other brave souls with the shared umbrella.

[Margo Sayer]

21st century update of Singing in the rain? The yellow and blue Provençal tones...serendipitous magic!

[Janiskay]

Neat night shot! Love the wet pavement, the shadow reflections, and the lighting. But do Lind those headlights distracting.

[Joan Robillard]

SInce on this weekend we had rain and fog more than sunshine I can imagine how trying it was as I often thought I was glad I was in a car. I am beginning to think I may never get caught up. Don't suppose everyone would hold off until I do.