http://www.lightstalkers.org/galleries/contact_sheet/4731 The little nose picker begins the essay with an inquiring gaze into the essence of humanity. As fortune so often allows, she is ably supported by a cast, in this event, of female scientists appearing, from left to right, on the book jacket, talking on a cell phone and peering into a telescope. Her complement is mother’s little helper, who stands alone as an archetype. At the gift shop, a retail transaction in the background mirrors the children playing with penlights. Their reciprocal gestures are opposed by the daring expressions swapped over the racer. An audience of youngsters once gave this picture their best “eeeewwwwsâ€*. The adults had a good laugh, too. It also reminds me always to carry the camera. Luck is my silent partner. Here some families had just arrived at the shore and wanted to mark the occasion with a here-we-are picture. Such scenes always bear watching, not for what they intend, but for their accidental moments. I remember a period of being approached by many strangers asking me to take their group portraits. A friend even asked, “Does this happen often?â€* I do not mind returning the favor. Like his predecessor, this young man too has found his zenith. The boat name Tinkerbell brings to mind other flying children. Young Pioneers are the Eastern Bloc’s version of Scouting and in Budapest, they operate a small commuter rail through the hills above Buda. I imagine he was telling her how it was in his day. The modern way often inverts traditional roles, and this image also marks a thematic transition from youth to maturity. The next pair contrast the social with the anti-social and share common interest in footwear. There were so many players in the park picture that I had to step back a bit to fit everyone into the frame. One of them noticed me. Here is an elegant look at symmetry. Those one-armed ladies puffing on cigarettes betray another era and the floating bench adds a dimension all its own. This was naughty of me, but I enjoyed such a privileged view of unguarded femininity. The clown in the following picture couldn’t resist his inner showgirl. His and her counter foils hide their dignity in the shadows. “Luckieâ€* Diet Coke ads were all the rage and the mall was being remodeled when I took a day off from work to witness the arrival of WonderBra. Juxtaposing people and billboards is an old game. Here is my contribution to the canon. Malls have been good to me. I must admit that I did go in search of this one. He flirted with the counter girl for a long time. It was not so for this man. She departed in such haste that her coffee cup sits askew its saucer. This final group explores race relations in contemporary Georgia, from modern ease with inter-racial marriage and play to lingering doubt. 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