Head slightly cocked and right eye squinting at the sun. The left eye looks right at you. Small, but full of knowing. The decades of his life have eroded the falsities found in photos of those who know they're having their photo taken. This elderly man has nothing to hide; the photo is an offering. His right hand cups a bunch of grapes. They're for us. Generous and sage. His shadow extends long and lean from his feet, and we see that he uses a cane. In this moment, perhaps we imagine the shadow as someone else. A taciturn man with his back turned, not wanting to be seen. Maybe we want this follower to leave, but we know he never will, so long as the sun is out.
Photo by Kristian Jordan
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