A man was sitting on a bench on a sidewalk in Tainan. A newspaper was spread out on his crossed legs, and he seemed absorbed in its contents. There was a quiet atmosphere in the surroundings, and time seemed to be passing slowly. The scene reminded me of a scene I had seen in a park in Japan a long time ago.
The man seems to have presbyopia, and although he has glasses, he has shifted them on top of his head. There was something familiar about the way he gazed at the newspaper with his naked eyes.
But then, what kind of articles do you see in Taiwanese newspapers? Despite the serenity of the surroundings, the international situation these days is violently turbulent. Considering Taiwan's geopolitical position, the newspaper might be lined with articles on regional tensions and world developments. The newspaper in the man's hand may also contain articles on international affairs. Perhaps he is reading the article and thinking about the situation surrounding the region.
Mar 2017 PEOPLE TAIWAN | |
CHINESE CHARACTER GLASSES MAN NEWSPAPER TAINAN |
No
10085
Shooting Date
Sep 2016
Posted On
March 26, 2017
Modified On
January 14, 2025
Place
Tainan, Taiwan
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
SONY ALPHA 7R II
Lens
EF85MM F1.2L II USM