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A cobblestone street at night with a light on
No. 9 · After dark

The last light on the cobbles

A love letter to the lamps that keep old streets company.

By Wren Takahashi · 4 min read

Late at night, when the shops have closed, a single lamp on a cobbled lane can feel like a friend keeping watch.

One lamp, one photo, one walk.

We began photographing these last lights on the way home, one lamp per walk. Over a year, it became a small collection and a reason to take the long way home. Try it, and you'll start seeing them everywhere.

Field notes
  • Choose a safe route home you know well.
  • Photograph one lamp per walk.
  • Share your favourite with us.
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