the weight of waiting - a photo on Flickriver

the weight of waiting

            there’s a stillness in his expression, as though he’s carrying the burden of time. the man sits in contemplation, earphones hanging loosely, as if the world around him is playing a distant soundtrack to his thoughts. his hand resting on the bottle suggests both patience and weariness, a moment paused in quiet resignation. the subtle texture of his skin and the soft fabric of his shirt add to the humanity in this scene. shadows blend into the soft blur of the background, making it feel as though he's waiting for something unseen, perhaps beyond the frame—lost in the quiet intervals of life, where thoughts can weigh heavier than anything physical.
   

Taken on: September 30, 2024

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Camera: Sony ILCE-7CM2, f/1.4, 1/500 sec, 85mm, ISO 125 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Sony ILCE-7CM2
Lens:	FE 85mm F1.4 GM II
Aperture:	f/1.4
Exposure Time:	0.002 sec (1/500)
Focal Length:	85mm
ISO:	125
Exposure Bias:	-0.3 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Average
White Balance:	Auto
Saturation:	High
Sharpness:	Hard
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Lightroom 7.5 (Macintosh)
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