Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Glimpse

Carriage Horses, Old Town, Krakow, Poland  © Doug Hickok
(Velvia slide film)


While walking around the old city of Krakow one summer day, camera in hand, I decided to explore an open door that led to a long hallway. Finding a dead end there, I turned around toward the street, attracted by the sound of clip-clopping hooves. As I looked-up, I happened to glimpse a tandem of horses pulling a carriage. I made this quick image through the door just as the horse closest to me stepped forward.

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27 comments:

  1. cieldequimperMarch 14, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    The decisive moment!

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  2. Joop ZandMarch 14, 2012 at 4:15 AM

    Very nice shot Doug...... lovely light.

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  3. OlaMarch 14, 2012 at 5:08 AM

    wow, very nice and Cracow again:)

    Life and travelling
    Cooking

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  4. Cezar and LéiaMarch 14, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    Outstanding capture of the moment, you did it very well!
    This door is beautiful!
    Léia

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  5. AkaruiphotoMarch 14, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    Great timing for this picture. Nice colors too.

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  6. Sharon CreechMarch 14, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Great catch - and such beautiful light and doorway.

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  7. GinnieMarch 14, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    My guess is if you had said this was in Charleston, we all would have believed you, Doug!

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  8. London CallerMarch 14, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Cracow starting to look a bit like Charleston now!
    Saw any Pineapple Cathedral there?

    They call me Jane, that's not my name.

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  9. MelissaMarch 14, 2012 at 9:15 AM

    Guess open doors offer opportunities in both directions! I love all yellow light here.

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  10. yzMarch 14, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    excellent capture

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  11. brattcatMarch 14, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    so glad you were ready to capture this!

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  12. píxeles y neuronasMarch 14, 2012 at 9:55 AM

    Beautiful light at the right moment.
    Agustín.

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  13. RonMarch 14, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    You're really good at these kinds of shots. I would never think to try something like that.

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  14. Marie LCMarch 14, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Lovely warm colors ! and subject

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  15. AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Beautiful and well done!

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  16. LasseMarch 14, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    A master shot !

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  17. franzMarch 14, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    what a cool 'spur-of-the-moment" capture ... wonderful light, intriguing patterns and such warm colours ...
    (it appears that you, too, have no problems finding nice places to visit and photograph ... ;-))

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  18. CrashRyanMarch 14, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    i love the doors and I love that view !

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  19. https://cesarhdiago-fotografia.blogspot.com/March 14, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Great moment and shot when the tandem of horses was pulling a carriage.
    Wonderfull ligth and warm tones.
    You´re fantastic.

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  20. Traveling HawkMarch 15, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    a nostalgic moment!

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  21. john4jackMarch 15, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    superb capture!!

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  22. john4jackMarch 15, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    superb capture!!

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  23. DomLOrthaMarch 16, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    You shot at the right time to turn the picture into a very interesting one! Nicely done.
    Have a nice day.

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  24. Lisa March 16, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    Gorgeous. Love this

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  25. ChristopherMarch 17, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    Great timing Doug--you nabbed a beauty here and the yellows are gorgeous

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  26. NancieMarch 20, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Well caught! Love the light.

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  27. rianMarch 29, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    it's all about awareness and timing.. :) great shot! :)

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