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Photo du Jour: Strolling Silhouette – Prague

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Prague is, without a doubt, one of my favorite European cities, thanks to its incredible blend of architectural styles, its sweeping views, and its intriguing history.

As a child, our dear family friend and my first piano teacher, Erna, shared fascinating tales of what life was like in Prague in the 1930s. These anecdotes about her homeland made the so-called Golden City come to life.

This image was captured on a late spring trip in 2009. Though I wish I had been quicker on the snap, so that I could’ve captured the man’s full silhouette, I loved how the sun illuminated building #10 on this quiet, cobbled lane.

Where in the World?

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Hi! My name is Tricia Mitchell. I delight in telling stories about my slow travels through more than 65 countries. Some of my highlights have included sharing meals with locals in Armenia, Cambodia, and Tunisia; sipping sparkling wine with French cousins in Alsace; milking goats in a sleepy Bulgarian village; and training with a Japanese mine-clearance team in Laos. My husband, Shawn, and I are based in France’s Loire Valley.

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22 responses to “Photo du Jour: Strolling Silhouette – Prague”

  1. Anita Mac Avatar
    Anita Mac

    I am with you – Prague is stunning! Great photo!

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    1. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Many thanks, Anita!

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  2. rigmover Avatar
    rigmover

    No I think you got it just right, I might have gone with less of the man, maybe just an arm, taking her around the corner to……………where?

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    1. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
      Tricia A. Mitchell

      I like that, Mark… An air of mystery!
      Where are your travels taking you to next?

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      1. rigmover Avatar
        rigmover

        Hi Tricia, I’m off to Amsterdam on Monday, hopefully get some time to click away.

      2. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
        Tricia A. Mitchell

        Belated bon voyage wishes to you, Mark!

  3. Andrew Petcher Avatar
    Andrew Petcher

    Really like this!

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    1. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Thanks, Andrew! I’m missing Europe’s Old World architecture right now, so it’s fun to immerse myself in it via some imagery. :)

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  4. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    That peachy colour is so nice. Like icecream.

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      Tricia A. Mitchell

      A tasty simile, Jo – love it!

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  5. hellboy2503 Avatar
    hellboy2503

    Great shot – like it

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      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Many thanks! Prague is quite a photogenic city and the lighting was special at this moment.

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  6. richtush Avatar
    richtush

    Love this pic Tricia!

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    1. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Thank you very much, Richtush! It is a pleasure to connect and soak up some of your photography pointers.

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      1. richtush Avatar
        richtush

        Hi Tricia,

        Thanks for sharing your myriad experiences..and beautiful pics and stories.

        I nominated your blog for the ‘Very Inspiring Blogger’ award. http://wp.me/p2tCVn-9r
        Do look at the rules! Congratulations !

        Cheers,
        Richa

  7. belocchio Avatar
    belocchio

    Tricia This is a beautiful post. Virginia

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    1. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Thank you so much, Virginia! We just successfully renewed our passports, so hopefully a visit to Canada will be in order. :) Hope your week is off to a super start!

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  8. Rachael Avatar
    Rachael

    This is lovely. I think it’s better for not having the other figure. It makes one wonder and I love an image that suggests a story.

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  9. booksdefineme Avatar
    booksdefineme

    A beautiful shot! Prague is on my bucket list! And I’ve enjoyed browsing through your blog. Thank you

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    1. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Greetings, Elaine! It is pleasure to connect with you, and thank you for letting me know that you’ve enjoyed peeking at my blog. Since you are so passionate about writing, I think you would enjoy Prague very much. Behind each twisty, cobbled lane lurk so many stories. Prague came alive for me long before I first voyaged there, thanks to my wonderful piano teacher and friend, featured here:

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  10. Karolyne Avatar
    Karolyne

    I just read a story about Prague. Between the story and your photo, I now must visit! Check out the story. It’s cute and I found it through your blog actually lol! http://30roomies.blogspot.ca/2012/07/prince-charming-not-so-charming.html

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    1. Tricia A. Mitchell Avatar
      Tricia A. Mitchell

      Karolyne, thanks for sharing the fun tale from Prague — it is indeed a magical city. And, I’m pleased to say that I was finally able to go there with my special someone.

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