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This is the same passage as in this photo, but taken from the other side and at another time of day such that the other side is backlit once again. The over exposure of the backlit parts nicely covers up the streams of tourists passing by in the background. :-)

Camera: Pentax MZ-S, lens: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG MACRO+ ILFORD FP4+