His sign says, “Shoe Shines by Dennis” and just to the left of him, as you look at the picture, is an antique shoe shine chair.
Recently, I saw a three chair setup like this in the Charlotte, North Carolina airport.
This is in Little Rock, Arkansas in a great location by the River Market. Unfortunately, on the day I captured this photo, it seemed everyone was wearing sandals or sneakers. During the week when the businessmen are working it would be a different story.
I did not always know just what it was I wanted to photograph. I believe it is important for a photographer to discover this, for unless he finds what it is that excites him, what it is that calls forth at once an emotional response, he is unlikely to achieve his best work.
— Bill Brandt said that
Voilà un banc accueillant.
That is a very cool shot.
Excellent image. Unfortunately I never wear the kind of shoes that need shining.
A fine picture Sherri.
i agree with that quote, but it hasn’t led me to my ‘best work’ lolol at least not in anybody else’s opinion!
very interesting picture! I didn’t know that stuff like that still existed!
Who would have thought this still existed in the Western world. Interesting doc shot.
A lovely image
A great photo of this man and his workplace.
Oh my, Sherri. This is right out of the Old South. Unbelievable to still see this today.
A captivating photo, almost monochromatic in nature, except for the touch of blue (and a bit of muted red and green). And the Bill Brandt’s quote is right to the point, if the photographer doesn’t find out what he or she is passionate about, it’s hard to create strong imagery.
Superb capture of the shoeshine man !
Then it is to be hoped for this man that the weather is very bad in Little Rock, Arkansas, nice street shot.
Nice. Peaceful.
A fine shot of Dennis passing the time until a customer shows up.
A very nostalgic image from another age it seems. Beautifully photographed. I love the selective color.
I like your muted color i this shot.
A nice candid of the working man…. I hope you’re right about the business during the week.
Oh, ça existe encore ? …. mais c’est la mauvaise saison ! …
Bien jolie photo, super cool.
Une très belle prise
Quelle belle prise Sherrie, superbe! Gros bisous, bon week-end tout en douceur!
WHat a charming old time feel to this scene. I like the quote also.
Not an easy way to make a living, I’d guess.
Avec la casquette bleue quelle vue quelle compo de cet homme sur ce banc
belle journée
There is still no app for this. Very nice.
excellent street capture!
Great candid shot of this man making time useful when business is slow!