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Typical street scene, with overhanging balconies, Baghdad 1932. 1 photographic print.

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https://www.loc.gov/item/2003653628/

The image depicts a bustling street scene from Baghdad in 1932, captured by the Matson Archive. It features several individuals dressed in traditional attire walking along a narrow urban pathway lined with buildings and overhanging balconies that cast shadows on the pavement below.

In the foreground, we see three figures wearing cloaks or long robes indicative of Islamic dress code, suggesting this scene is set during a time when such garments were common. Their heads are mostly covered except for their faces, emphasizing modesty as part of cultural attire in many regions of the Middle East at that period.

On the left side of the image stands a horse-drawn carriage or cart being operated by an individual not fully visible within this frame; only parts of their body and possibly reins or harnesses can be seen. This mode of transportation adds to the historical context, suggesting pre-motorized travel was still in use during that era.

The architecture includes buildings with multiple levels featuring balconies supported by ornate railings which could suggest European influences on local architectural styles typical for Baghdad's diverse cultural amalgamation. The contrast between light and shadow is striking; it highlights textures like the wooden balustrades, rough plaster walls, or stone paths indicative of an older city.

The text at the bottom indicates that this image represents "Baghdad. Typical Street Scene. With [...]

Prague, 2008
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2 am on Sierra Street - Reno

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Traffic anxiety (2017).

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What a legendary space cowboy. He's standing right in the middle of Taipei, a faraway place he'd only ever heard about, and now he's right there in the heart of it. And somehow it's exciting and new, yet somehow also very normal and familiar. #taipei #taiwan #travel #possibolli #streets #spacecowboy

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Hyères By Night – 43
The Casino
Hyères, French Riviera

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The image captures a stately building at night, rendered in evocative black and white tones that add a timeless, almost cinematic quality to the scene. The building’s architecture is classic and symmetrical with a sense of grandeur. Its facade is adorned with multiple tall, arched windows, softly illuminated from within and casting light onto the surrounding entrance area. Above the entrance, the illuminated sign reads "Casino Des Palmiers".
The framing of the photo emphasizes the building’s central position, with the symmetry of the windows and entrance drawing the viewer’s eye directly to the illuminated sign and doors. The play of shadows from surrounding trees and perhaps ornamental street lights adds depth and mystery to the scene. The bare outlines of palm trees are visible, their forms softened by the night, which complements the casino’s name and suggests a warm, possibly Mediterranean or subtropical setting.
Culturally, casinos often symbolize excitement, risk, and luxury, and this older, elegant building likely holds a rich history. The natural setting and nighttime lighting create a serene yet intriguing atmosphere, inviting curiosity about the stories held within the illuminated windows and the lives that have passed through these doors.
Overall, this photograph combines architectural elegance with moody night photography to create a captivating, almost poetic portrait of a place where social rituals unfold under the quiet cover of night.

Hyères By Night – 42
Porche Street
Hyères, French Riviera

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#photography #colorphotography #streetphotography #monochromephotography #urbanphotography #architecturephotography
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This image captures a serene and warmly lit passageway, likely in a historic European town or village. The scene is bathed in a golden glow, highlighting the rich texture of the aged stone floor and the smooth, rounded arches overhead. The architectural elements evoke a sense of timelessness—arched ceilings and narrow corridors characteristic of medieval or Renaissance structures.

The way the light filters through the tunnel space creates a layered effect, with shadowed areas gradually giving way to brighter spots near the exit of the passage, inviting the viewer’s gaze to follow the path beyond. The polished cobblestones reflect the light softly, enhancing the peaceful and almost mystical atmosphere of the setting.

The open door on the right adds a hint of narrative possibility, as if inviting a visitor to step inside and explore what lies within. The small hanging sign near that door suggests a merchant shop or a quaint café, contributing to the cultural charm of the scene.

Overall, this space feels like a quiet, almost hidden part of a town with rich history—offering a glimpse into a slower, more contemplative rhythm of life.

Hyères By Night – 41
Portalet Street
Hyères, French Riviera

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#photography #blackandwhitephotography #bnwphotography #streetphotography #monochromephotography #urbanphotography #architecturephotography
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This black-and-white photograph captures a quiet, atmospheric street scene, likely in a European town known for its charming architecture. The wet pavement reflects the soft glow of street lamps, adding a shimmering texture that enhances the night-time ambiance. The buildings on either side of the narrow street showcase classic architectural elements like balconies with wrought-iron railings, shuttered windows, and a slightly worn facade that hints at history and stories untold.
To the right, an outdoor seating arrangement under an awning suggests a small café or bistro, inviting passersby to sit and absorb the town's tranquil nightlife. The absence of people intensifies a sense of stillness, almost like a frozen moment in time, allowing the viewer to imagine the quiet hum of a late evening.
Symbolically, the monochromatic tone lends a timeless quality to the scene, evoking nostalgia or contemplation. Streets like this often symbolize a journey or passage, and the light at the end of the street could metaphorically represent hope or the promise of discovery.
Overall, the photograph beautifully balances light, shadow, and texture to create a moody and evocative visual narrative.

Hyères By Night – 40
Maréchal Foch Avenue
Hyères, French Riviera

#streets #road #hyeres #france #frenchriviera #street #buildings #museum #empty #lights #night #nightshots #nightshot #solitude #storefronts
#photography #blackandwhitephotography #bnwphotography #streetphotography #monochromephotography #urbanphotography
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The image captures a quiet urban street scene at night, rendered in striking black and white tones. The lack of color draws attention to contrasts and shapes, creating a timeless, almost cinematic atmosphere. The street, devoid of any vehicles or pedestrians, enhances the feeling of solitude and calm.
On the left side, bare trees line the sidewalk, their leafless branches reaching up like skeletal fingers into the night sky, illuminated subtly by a lone streetlamp whose light casts a gentle glow and softens the shadows. Suspended above the road is a pedestrian bridge or walkway, delicately outlined yet blending into the darkness, adding depth and an element of architectural interest.
The right side presents a stately building, its facade accented with neat, bright lighting that highlights its classical lines and symmetrical windows. The lights emphasize the building's formality and solidity, making it a bright focal point amidst the quiet surrounding shadows.
The clean road markings, including an arrow and crosswalk, suggest this is a well-maintained urban area, but the absence of activity hints at a late hour or a moment frozen in time.
Symbolically, the image may evoke themes of isolation, stillness, or introspection, often found in nocturnal cityscapes. The stark contrast between light and dark, nature and structure, emptiness and form, invites a contemplative mood, encouraging viewers to reflect on the quiet beauty often hidden in everyday urban environments at night.

Hyères By Night – 39
Général de Gaulle Avenue
Hyères, French Riviera

#streets #shops #cobblestones #hyeres #france #frenchriviera #street #shop #empty #lights #night #nightshots #nightshot #solitude #storefronts
#photography #blackandwhitephotography #bnwphotography #streetphotography #monochromephotography #urbanphotography
#jlbouzou

This black-and-white photograph captures a quiet, nighttime scene in what appears to be a narrow urban street or alleyway. The street is flanked by commercial buildings with illuminated storefronts, whose glass windows reflect the faint glow of street lamps. The lamps themselves emit a soft, diffused light that creates pools of brightness, contrasting with the enveloping shadows in the corners and upper sections of the image.

A large planter with a conical-shaped shrub sits prominently in the foreground, its shadow stretching along the smooth pavement. The pavement has a subtle sense of texture, punctuated by gentle curves and a faint manhole cover near the center. The street’s perspective draws the viewer’s eye deep into the image, where the buildings and street lamps gradually recede, lending a sense of depth and stillness.

Artistically, the monochrome palette enhances the timeless, almost nostalgic atmosphere of the scene. The absence of color heightens the textural contrasts between light and shadow and directs attention to composition and form. The quietness of the night, paired with the empty street, evokes themes of solitude, calm, and reflection often explored in urban photography.

Hyères By Night – 38
Massillon Street
Hyères, French Riviera

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#photography #blackandwhitephotography #bnwphotography #streetphotography #monochromephotography #urbanphotography
#jlbouzou

This evocative black-and-white photograph depicts a narrow, rainy street at night, creating a scene rich in atmosphere and mood. The wet cobblestone pavement reflects the dim glow of street lamps, casting shimmering pools of light that contrast with the enveloping darkness. The slick ground and the slight blur of reflections amplify the sense of quiet solitude.
The architecture lining the street carries a sense of aged charm—shuttered shop fronts, wrought iron signs, and modest awnings extend tentatively over the sidewalks. The narrowness of the street, along with the cobblestones' irregular pattern, suggests a historical or European setting, where streets are intimate and winding rather than wide and orderly.
The vintage-style lamp on the left emits a soft, haloed light, whose warmth feels intimate yet melancholic amid the absence of people. Further down the street, shadows deepen, evoking mystery and drawing the eye into the distance.
The monochrome palette emphasizes texture and contrast, lending a timeless quality to the image. Symbolically, rainy streets at night often evoke introspection, solitude, or transition—moments where the bustle of day fades and the quiet unknown emerges. Artistically, this photo captures a moment suspended between movement and stillness, light and shadow, presence and absence.
It is a contemplative tableau of urban solitude, inviting viewers to imagine the stories hidden in the empty alleys and the quiet poetry of night rain on stone.

Hyères By Night – 37
Massillon Street
Hyères, French Riviera

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#photography #blackandwhitephotography #bnwphotography #streetphotography #monochromephotography #urbanphotography
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This black-and-white photograph captures a narrow, glistening street at night. The cobblestone pathway reflects the soft glow of the street lamps, creating a shimmering effect on the wet surface, likely from recent rain. Buildings closely line both sides of the alley, their facades displaying a variety of architectural details—windows, signs, and doorways—that add to the urban texture.
The street is empty except for a distant figure, who seems to be walking away, lending a sense of solitude and quiet to the scene. Overhead, subtle strands of lights are draped, possibly festive decorations, adding a delicate contrast to the otherwise stark monochrome setting.
Symbolically, narrow, dimly lit streets often evoke feelings of mystery, introspection, or nostalgia. The wet cobblestones can symbolize freshness or renewal after a storm, while the lone figure might represent solitude or a journey. Artistically, the choice to shoot in black and white emphasizes contrasts and textures, stripping away distractions of color to focus on mood and composition.
Overall, the image conveys a contemplative urban spirit, inviting viewers to imagine stories behind the empty passage and the quiet night.

Hyères By Night – 36
The Local Art Museum
(Formerly a Bank)
Hyères, French Riviera

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#photography #streetphotography #colorphotography #urbanphotography
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The image captures a stately building illuminated at night, its classical architecture accentuated by warm spotlights. The light highlights the building's facade, revealing clean lines, tall rectangular windows, and a prominent cornice that runs along the roofline. The brightness contrasts beautifully with the deep night sky, creating a serene and somewhat dramatic ambiance.
In the foreground, a leafless tree with thick, textured branches stands, its silhouette like angular brushstrokes against the glow of the building. This barren tree adds an element of starkness, possibly suggesting a season like late autumn or winter. The interplay between the natural forms of the tree and the geometric precision of the building creates a compelling visual tension.
Above the building, soft string lights trace along the balcony, adding a festive or elegant touch, infusing the scene with warmth and subtle celebration. The overall mood of the scene is peaceful yet dignified, resonant with cultural richness and urban charm.
This kind of architecture, paired with lighting, often symbolizes heritage and continuity, celebrating the built environment's role in history and community. The artist's signature in the corner suggests an appreciation for this nocturnal cityscape, framing it as an enduring and beautiful moment in time.

Hyères By Night – 35
The Bakery Is Open
Hyères, French Riviera

#shops #urban #morning #hyères #frenchriviera #night #nightshot #france #streets #nightshots #storefront #cobblestones #shopentrance #bakery
#photography #streetphotography #colorphotography #urbanphotography
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The image captures a quaint, warmly lit storefront of a "Pâtisserie Boulangerie" at night. The soft glow from the illuminated sign casts inviting light onto the cobblestone street, creating a cozy and almost nostalgic atmosphere that evokes the charm of a quiet European town.
The shop's entrance is framed by a small, well-pruned tree and a green wreath, adding to the welcoming ambiance, suggesting warmth and care—not just in the building but in what might lie inside: freshly baked bread and delicate pastries. The warm orange color around the door contrasts beautifully with the cooler dark blues and blacks of the night, drawing the viewer’s eye immediately to the shop.
This kind of scene often symbolizes comfort, tradition, and the slow pleasures of life—an appreciation for craftsmanship and the simple joy that bakery goods can elevate. The cobblestone pathway and architectural style further root this image in a cultural identity steeped in history and tradition, perhaps French, given the signage in French.
Overall, the image delicately balances light and shadow, evoking a narrative of a small but vibrant community space that continues to thrive after hours, a beacon of warmth and sustenance in the quiet night.

Hyères By Night – 34
The Delivery Truck
Hyères, French Riviera

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This image captures a delivery truck parked on a quiet street at night, illuminated by the warm and soft glow of surrounding streetlamps. The truck itself is a large refrigerated vehicle, likely used for transporting perishable goods, as suggested by the refrigeration unit mounted on top of the cab.
The side of the truck is adorned with a vibrant graphic that appears to depict a scenic coastal landscape, possibly a Mediterranean or Italian coastal town, with clear blue waters, colorful buildings, and boats. This imagery suggests a connection to freshness and quality, often used in branding to convey purity and natural origin, especially in the food and beverage industry.
The cobblestone street and the historic buildings in the background enhance the ambiance, adding a timeless charm that contrasts with the modern vehicle. The soft bokeh effect and the warm lighting create a sense of calm and quiet in the otherwise urban setting, capturing the peacefulness of nighttime.
Overall, the image blends elements of modern logistics with cultural and artistic touches, symbolizing the careful preservation of tradition through contemporary means. The truck’s artwork not only serves a marketing purpose but also reflects pride in heritage, possibly hinting at a business rooted in local or regional identity.

Hyères By Night – 33
The Casino
Hyères, French Riviera

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This image, rendered in dramatic black and white, captures a night scene centered on an elegant, illuminated building. The building's architecture is classical, featuring a triangular pediment and a balcony that stretches across the upper level, hinting at a historical or significant establishment. The light spilling from the building creates striking contrasts against the dark sky, highlighting its structural details and giving it a mysterious, almost haunting aura.
Tall palm trees frame the scene, their vertical silhouettes piercing the darkness and providing a stark contrast to the horizontal lines of the building. The interplay of light and shadow in the foliage adds texture and depth, suggesting a quiet, perhaps contemplative atmosphere.
The black and white palette contributes to the timelessness of the image, evoking a sense of nostalgia and elegance.
Symbolically, the scene could evoke themes of solitude or the quiet grandeur of history, with the illuminated building standing resilient and proud amid the enveloping night. The choice to highlight the palms along with the classical architecture may hint at a specific geographic or cultural setting, where nature and history coexist as silent witnesses to time.

Hyères By Night – 32
The Casino
Hyères, French Riviera

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#photography #architecturephotography #colorphotography #photos #streetphotography
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This image captures a building, the Hyères Casino, illuminated in warm red lighting at night, giving it an intense and inviting glow. The architecture reflects a historic or classical style, with large arched windows and sturdy columns that frame the entrance. The red illumination emphasizes the building’s textured facade and structural details, adding dramatic contrast against the surrounding darkness.

Above the entrance, a sign reads "Casino des Palmiers".
The surrounding area is quiet and shadowed, with silhouettes of trees and bushes softly blending with the night, lending a serene and contemplative mood. The lighting also reflects subtly on the pavement, enhancing the vividness of the scene.

Artistically, the image plays with light and shadow, creating a sense of importance and grandeur around the structure. Red as a visual theme in art often conveys intensity and draws attention, which aligns well with the building’s cultural significance.

Overall, this photograph beautifully highlights the interplay of architectural beauty and dramatic illumination, inviting viewers to appreciate the cultural space it represents.

TIL that Zohran Mamdani did an AMA (ask me anything) months ago on the (yukki) Reddit site.

For people who cannot access Reddit because Reddit blocks you, here's a Redlib (privacy proxy) version :

https://redlib.catsarch.com/r/MicromobilityNYC/comments/1jjuagq/my_name_is_zohran_mamdani_and_im_running_for_nyc/

If the web link fails, check another instance https://stats.uptimerobot.com/mpmqAs1G2Q or here : https://github.com/redlib-org/redlib?tab=readme-ov-file#instances

#streets #safety #albany #mexicocity #bogota #schools #buses #publictransport #NYC

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u/Zohran4NYC Elected Official Mar 26 '25

Thanks for the question! And here's my very first answer of tonight's AMA. There's a lot.

First off, I want to implement universal school streets - that means closing off the roadway to vehicle traffic in front of every single school building in the city, flipping the city's the current approach that requires schools to opt-in.

I was part of the fight in Albany to deliver Sammy's Law, giving NYC the power to lower its own speed limits. And I would fully implement that law. Slower speeds save lives.

I would meet the current Streets Master Plan's mandates and go beyond them.

I was also proud to lead the fight to pass Automated Bus Lane Enforcement in Albany as part of the #FixTheMTA campaign I launched, and I would continue to fight so that every bus is equipped with the same technology. We need to speed up the slowest buses in the nation.

I would bring back year-round outdoor dining; it brought joy and life to our streets, and was a lifeline to small businesses.

Inspired by Bogota and Mexico City, I would explore a regular pedestrianization program on Sundays and holidays. We need a neighborhood-approach to safer streets.

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