His legacy is everywhere.

I first wrote about Edward Hopper ad photography some two decades ago.

His vision and insights into the loneliness of downtown American cities continues to fascinate. The other evening saw me traipsing somewhat disconsolately through downtown, dismayed at the bland lighting, the sun and Hopper’s long shadows nowhere to be seen. Then, suddenly, the sun pierced the clouds and the magic hour was in full force, creating this:

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Leica M10, 75mm Voigtländer Ultron at f/5.6. SOOC.