This is one of my all time favorite spots in Boston, from photographing to just hanging out and watching the world go by. I never really went here at night time as it's a bit out of my way from where I usually go, but one night after photographing from the top of the Prudential, I decided to make the trek across town to check it out, and am I glad that I did !

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So if you're from or around Boston, I'm sure blizzard Nemo isn't too vague a memory yet, with the mountains of snow, and of course the infamous driving ban.

So it was the day after we had an epic blizzard and they put in effect a driving ban, so now what am to do ? Head into Boston of course !

It felt like a scene out of "The Walking Dead" if you're familiar with that show (and if you're not, you should watch it!) For the most part there were no driving cars, and to see Boston without traffic is like seeing a beach without water, it's just not natural... I wandered around for a bit, just taking it all in, watching the people try to shovel out their homes or stores, while others made art out of the newly fallen snow.

Then I made it to Newbury street, possibly one of the busiest streets in Boston, all but empty except for one or two lone cars in the distance. I didn't even recognize it if it wasn't for the street sign.

As I didn't have to worry about hearing any curse words yelled at me with a Boston accent, I took my time in the middle of the road, and composed my shot, which was rather difficult as I unfortunately didn't have my trusty tripod. But after a few clicks I got what I needed and it was off to find somewhere warm to hide for a while, or at least until my feet dried and I could stop shaking.

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This was on one of my last real nights that I would be able to roam the streets until 4 in the morning and indulge myself in the tranquil and beautiful Parisian night time, so I had to make it count !

This was actually my first stop of the night, starting from Concord and heading down the famous Champs-Élysées towards the great Arc de Triomphe. On my way down, at every cross walk just about, I would dart out across traffic to get to the middle of traffic and see what the view was for the shot I wanted. It wasn't til I got about halfway down (it's a very long street) that I found the spot I thought would work best.

Between this shot and another shot I took of the Arc that night that I'll post later, I think were the 2 most dangerous photos of my entire trip. For this shot, and the other ones, I was literally in the middle of traffic, and since I like low angles, I'm practically on the ground. So it's almost impossible to see me (smart I know). The main times I really felt worried though, was when a huge bus would whiz right past me, by only maybe a foot away, and that happened quite the number of times.

But at the end, I may have wasted a few of my 9 lives, but I got the shot I was looking for ! And that's what counts, right ? :)

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