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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Trianon Cafe



Trianon Cafe. Cairo, Egypt. 2005.

This is probably a bit of a departure from the meme, but I really like the clever placing of the lights throughout the cafe. The resulting shadows highlight and shape the lights and vice-versa. Converting the photo to black and white heightens the effect even more.

Here's the colored version.


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What do you think? Which version do you like better?

Have a blessed Shadow Shot Sunday!


"Where there is much light, the shadow is deep”
~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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12 comments:

  1. GemmaMarch 28, 2010 at 2:54 AM

    The monochrome version highlights all the textures and tones of shadow beautifully! A grand street scene!

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  2. EG WowMarch 28, 2010 at 3:50 AM

    I think the black and white version is fantastic! The shadows really show!

    Shade House/Shadow Shot Sunday
    Another Slice of EG Life

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  3. Sweet ReposeMarch 28, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    I was really diggin' the B&W and all the shadow-play, then you popped in the warmth of the golden lights, so now I'm torn...love them both!

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  4. Barbara FinwallMarch 28, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    I can't decide. Both of them are beautiful. I really like the angle, too.

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  5. Crafty green poetMarch 28, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    this is a very impressive photo, the lights and shadows are wonderful

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  6. wanderlustMarch 28, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    Wow, it's hard to say which photo I like better, they're both so beautiful! Egypt is one of my all time top dream destinations! The black and white is dramatic and compelling, the color is so warm and inviting. They're both absolutely lovely!

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  7. HannahMarch 29, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    Thank you, Gemma. :-) It was a grand place to hang out, too. It's my favorite cafe in Cairo.

    I really enjoyed browsing through your (P) blog. Thanks from dropping by! (F)

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  8. HannahMarch 30, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    I think so, too, EG; although, like Sweet Repose, now diggin' the colored version now, too. :-D

    I hope you will be able to see spring blooms in your garden soon! (F)

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  9. HannahMarch 30, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    Thank you, Sweet Repose. lol That was cute.

    I love the poetic caption you composed for your photo. (L)

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  10. HannahMarch 30, 2010 at 12:30 AM

    Thank you, Barbara! And thanks for dropping by. (F)

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  11. HannahMarch 30, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Thank you, Juliet!

    I love a good walk in the woods. You have a beautiful nature trail out there!

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  12. tinasphotoblogApril 4, 2010 at 1:52 AM

    Interesting angle and a grat shadow shot!!

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