Sol yet plays coy with leaden horizon
But there is enough magic
In dawn's wan light
To illumine the contrast 
Of ancient glory
Astride modern poverty
While camera and I
Find beauty in both

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About the photograph:

Contrast in Wan Light
Chandni Chowk (Old Delhi) and Red Fort
New Delhi, India

Taken during travels, January 2017

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A reading from the blog post:

Contrast in Wan Light: https://pixtowords.com/2024/03/10/contrast-in-wan-light/

From my blog Pix to Words: https://pixtowords.com/

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