Inspiration

I was cruising through a photographers site (jonpauldouglass.com) earlier and came across this photo. There are many elements about the photo that I like. One being it tells a story, or at least I read a story into the photo. I suppose because I can relate to the guy sitting alone. I remember a few times sitting at a coffee shop reading and watching a group of people laugh, joke, or talk amongst themselves. I am very aware of dynamics in personalities and I enjoy watching them. In the photo I wonder what he is thinking. Does he want to be part of their group? Is he lonely? Is he annoyed that they are being too loud while he is trying to read? Is he day-dreaming? Who knows. I think it is great that a photograph can evoke such thoughts in someone else.

But that is not all that I like about the photo. I love the natural light look the photo has and I love the location. I love the haphazard way the photos are hung and, ironically, I like how none of the frames match and they aren't even straight! I dig the concrete wall too. I want concrete walls in my house.