The Right Place at the Wrong Time
One of my continuing themes has been about those special moments when all the image planets are in alignment...when the subjects and light and perspective are just right...and you actually have your camera with you to make the shot. The fleeting sunbeam on the baby sequoia; the military officer popping the question in the monument reflection; the perfect sunrise. Each had windows of opportunity only seconds long.
The Prague rooftops looked good for a bit longer but I had the good fortune to be above the buildings and had the best view of the scene. There will be more stories about being in the right place at the right time. That’s more about a special image emerging from a memorable experience in an interesting place...and when the light was right...because photography is all about capturing the light.
Prague is a wonderful city to visit...for its history and its photogenic qualities. There you will find the famous Charles Bridge. Spanning the Vltava River since 1402, it is lined with statues and drenched in history. The bridge has produced some iconic images in photography. The hot link above is to the Google Images site so you can see for yourself. With ancient quarters of the city at either end, you just have to be there in the morning or evening magic light times and get a shot you will want to enlarge and frame...unless there’s a construction projects going on.
Let’s put a positive spin on this. I hear the pink marble of St. Peter’s looks amazing now. Maybe that’s my cue to return to Italy and finish what I started. After all, that trip also had us in Florence on a Monday. The museums are closed on Monday. Who goes to Florence on a Monday? We definitely have to go back.
Happy trails.
2 Comments:
Buy those tickets for Italy! I'll carry your camera.
It's a date. We have 985 years before the next Jubilee to get the shots right.
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