It was about 9:00 AM. I needed a cup of coffee. Badly. Stiff and zombie-like, I made my way down Broadway to Quokka Coffee. The aroma of fresh coffee filled my nostrils as I walked in the door; it smelled like hope, if hope has a smell. I waited patiently for the two women in front of me to place their orders (“Oh, would you please make up your minds? I’m desperate here!”) and receive them. I had already decided I was going to ask Justin for a photograph; but like the coffee I craved, it was a matter of timing.
With coffee at last in hand, I found a nice indentation on the couch and settled into it. It wasn’t long until the delicious nectar revived me, instilling me with the energy I needed to ask Justin if I could take his photo. This isn’t the first time my caffeine conviction has driven me through the doors at Quokka: one of the first street portraits in the Faces of Kissimmee series – that of Shaina – was also captured there.
Thanks for the photo, Justin – and the much-needed caffeine.
“Justin” [Click image to enlarge or reduce its size.] Nikon D300, ISO 1250, f/1.8 at 1/90 sec., 85 mm
I Shutter at the Thought! 
Beautiful portrait! A great composition, and it’s always lovely to see a shot where the subject is not looking straight at the camera. I can see why he drew your eye. 🙂
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Thank you, Richard. He was self-conscious about the camera, so I told him to just forget me and look the other way. 🙂
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Well, his self-consciousness doesn’t come across! 🙂
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