While we were in Charlotte, we were having lunch with my cousins downtown on their lunch break. On our way back, Chris stopped me quick to get the camera out of my oversized purse. I stopped looking around to see what he might have seen to take a picture of. Immediately I saw what he had in mind. I absolutely love what he had in mind and the image that he quickly captured before having his own shoes shined. This is a timeless image that seems to have no connection to the twenty-first century. I’m sure this man has been sitting here for years shinning shoes and staying warm with his heater and cardboard barrier that blocks the cold wind coming in the door. Many business men walked by telling him hi and making comments to him. He was a man of little words. We are living with our eyes open, stretching to keep aware of the history around us.
i love this. you guys are so talented!!
Great seeing!
great composition chris! ~ Erin
Katie & Chris :
I Love this picture.. I have been reading about black history for a time now… I get a certain feeling when I read about their lives, and this picture gives me that feeling…
Good job Chris !!
Aunt Luanne
this photograph is so unique. we love it. it possess immeasurable greatness, boundless character, and infinite wonder.
swell performance!
I agree w/ above commenters – too bad I’m not very good w/ words, and can’t find a “right” word to describe how great this picture is. Really nice job, Chris!
I absolutely love this picture. I would so buy it to blow up and put in my office.
Awesome!! I love how simple this man seems… but it is not a simple picture! I turned the computer to show Charlie and he just said “Wow”… Awesome Chris! We love it!
I’m a big fan of this image. I love the 7AM-? sign… timeless! Nice work Chris!
i could stare at this picture for hours. it is timeless. Mother