What’s going on inside the building and what’s happening outside, across the street, is difficult to determine. The reflection shows layers of detail, particularly with the man in mid-stride crossing the street. One can almost see into the houses and the building where several large plants decorate the entrance. The angle in this image, from the extreme left side, allowed the capture of all this partial detail, revealing a sense of depth not possible if shot straight on.
“Strange, but as we learn to see more vividly in order to photograph more effectively, we find ourselves becoming one with the thing we see. There are no appearances to be photographed, no experiences to be copied, in which we do not take part. We remake nature by the act of discovery.” ~ Aaron Sussman in The Amateur Photographer’s Handbook, 1973.
Location: Brandon, Manitoba
Date: April, 1980
Source: Pentax ME Super with Fuji Black and White Film
