I arrived at the Blackwater barber shop late at night and got a quick haircut and beard trim. Afterward, I walked through the illuminated, lively city streets down to the quiet docks. The peaceful river view allowed me to take a few photos with my horse near the silent water.
I finally reached the barber shop in Blackwater late in the evening. Even though the hour was late and darkness had fallen over the town, the shop was still open for business.
The barber was standing near the entrance as I approached, and the man inside instantly understood what I needed. He greeted me warmly and asked if I was looking for a fresh trim.
Instead of getting a standard haircut, I decided to try something a little different and opted for a left-parted fade, which cost me five dollars. When it came to my facial hair, I decided against a full shave. Instead, I simply had him trim everything down to a low length for fifty cents.
Once the barber finished his work, he let me know that I was ready to go. I stepped out of the shop and back into the cool night air. It was quite dark outside, so I pulled out my lamp to inspect the new look and let everyone get a clear view of the freshly trimmed hair and beard.
With the shop visit behind me, I decided to take some time to explore Blackwater in the middle of the night. The city streets looked completely different after dark.
The night lighting gave the whole place a stunning look, making the atmosphere feel much richer than it did during the harsh light of the day.
The moon was high in the sky, shining brightly over the rooftops and reflecting off the dusty roads below.
Even though it was late, the town was far from empty. Plenty of people were still out wandering around in the dark, including well-dressed gentlemen and ladies taking late evening walks through the center of town.
After taking in the lively downtown streets, I turned away from the noise and made my way toward the water. I headed straight for the docks, down where the Lemoyne Eastern Riverboat Company operated.
By the time I arrived at the waterfront, the town noise had faded away entirely. It was well past three in the midnight, so the entire dock area was completely deserted. The silence was a welcome change, as there were no crowds or passersby to disturb the peace.
The quiet setting felt like the perfect spot to slow down, take in the scenery, and snap a few good photos without anyone getting in the frame.
The water was still, mirroring the bright glow of the moon above. Before heading back into town, I led my horse up to the edge of the pier and had him strike his signature pose right beside the silent water.
Here I'm finishing the post for today, and I'll talk about more special RDR 2 gaming moments in Gaming Photography.
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