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13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Homage to Edward Hopper

I love the mystery of Edward Hopper's "Nighthawks," so when I went out to shoot photos in the city at night, I looked for an image that evoked the atmosphere of that painting. This picture looks in through the window of a diner closing for the night, and you can see bits of reflections of what's outside in the glass. There is a deserted feeling about it, even though it is still brightly lit. This area of the city changes from a lively night scene to a more sinister atmosphere as it gets late.

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Date Taken: 03.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2015
Photo Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Copyright: © Virginia Sandford