A shadow where no shadow should be

An atmospheric photograph of an ex-schoolfriend called John Allister walking westwards along Dover's "New Street" (known as "Turne-Againe Lane" before 1785) towards the York Street bypass at 10.30 am on Sunday, March 22nd, 2009:




John's shadow is caused by sunlight, but it is on the 'wrong side': the light is angling in from between the buildings on the left without touching the sidewall with the sign-writing on; it is then reflecting off of unseen windows on the right, thereby creating a 'golden wall' effect.

More info at the photo's original webpage.

John Latter / Jorolat

* Camera: PENTAX K100D
* Taken on 2009:03:22 22:31:03
* Exposure: 0.006s (1/180)
* Focal Length: 33.00mm
* F/Stop: f/8.000
* ISO Speed: ISO200
* Exposure Bias: 0 EV
* No flash, Compulsory

I really like this photo apart from the : power cable. Is it possible to clone it out?

Best wishes, Kris.

Thank you for the comments, Kris

When I read, "Is it possible to clone it out?", however, my first reaction was to think, "Crikey, I can just about use the 'straighten' and 'I'm feeling lucky' buttons on Google's Picaso!".

Then I had a good look at the photo again and remembered an occasion several years ago when I tried to clone small sections of an old B&W photo. The results were none to good, but with a bit more concentration - not to mention, determination - I can see how it could be 'done' in terms of how I would go about it.

On the other hand, I may just wait 'til the weekend when I visit a circuit of Dover's Pubs ranging (geographically) from The Park Inn to The Eight Bells.

I have to pass the entrance of New Street (where the photo was taken) on my way to and from The Eight Bells and I'm willing to bet, come about 10 o'clock, that the inspirational thought to, "just nip down the alley an' remove said power cable" is going to pop into my mind

I think it might also have been better if the building on the right was straighter, but the bottom part is a stand-alone column whose base is narrower than the top. C'est la vie.

Thanks again,

John Latter / Jorolat