Bonne Nuit, Strasbourg
by Rick Locke - Out of the Corner of My Eye
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Bonne Nuit, Strasbourg
Artist
Rick Locke - Out of the Corner of My Eye
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Photograph - Photographic Fine Art
Description
Strasbourg, France
September 2023
Shortly after our Rhine River cruise ship undocked in Strasbourg, we approached and passed under the Pont de l'Europe. This tram, pedestrian and bicycle bridge connects Strasbourg, France to its sister city Kehl, Germany and was built to represent the longtime friendship between the two cities. As we approached the bridge, it was glowing purple and I was anticipating a colorful night shot but waiting to pass under the bridge so I could include the full moon behind us in the photo. What I did not realize is that the lighting scheme changes over time and I ended up capturing the scene in the middle of the transition from purple to white. Including the September "Harvest moon" in this image was also important to me for a more personal reason. Earlier that day, black in North America, a baby girl was born and my wife and I, along with that little girl's other grandparents, got to celebrate her arrival together under a full moon on the Rhine River - eagerly anticipating meeting the newest addition to our families in person upon our return home a few days later.
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October 12th, 2023
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