Matt
"coffee and a smoke."
Today was an interesting Saturday, not only did I put in 10 hours at work BUT I worked the PM shift vs the AM for the first time in over a year and a half. A different crowd was defiantly had on this overcast gray day that was Saturday morning, and my subject matter was lacking interest. I found myself outside of Osteria Papavero (Poppy Tavern) on East Wilson snapping photos of the place settings through the glass. I heard a voice speak "If you want to take one from the inside you're more then welcome too!"
I looked over to find a man with a friendly smile and a lax attitude towards my strange photo addiction. I smiled and informed him that the glass created a nice barrier between myself and the subject, muting colors and other such random photography things. Then I asked "You must work here, I take it?" He nodded and informed me that he was in fact a cook, and was starting the day out as he usual does with a "coffee and a smoke." As the weather gradually warms up, I'm sure that he doesn't get many breaks so it's best to start the day off on the right foot.
At this point I felt comfortable asking if I could take his photo for inclusion in my 100 more strangers project. He didn't care so we continued on our conversation, as I snapped away and adjusted my settings. As I explained my 365 project as my form of relaxation and meditation I was happy to find out that Matt had his own bit of freedom he looks forward to each year. After a few more weeks of work, and a little more rain Matt will venture out into the forest to hunt for mushrooms (morel to be more specific). As being outside let's him clear his head and just explore and enjoy, it's defiantly a good feeling to have freedom.
I didn't ask for great details but he did inform me that a bulk of his time is taken up a newborn, when he is not working. He and his wife wed in Italy (which makes me wonder if her family has some sort of stake in the restaurant). Having the wedding in Italy was a must as that was the one thing that she (Matt's wife) was not willing to budge on. More family on her side lives there, and thus more cost efficient for them to travel locally for a ceremony then flight/hotel/all other things. While I've never eaten at Osteria Papavero, I think it's worth a shot. If the service is as friendly as Matt was this fine Saturday morning, It'll be on my list of places to dine at this summer.
When I do, I'll probably take my camera and snap photos of the food and refer back to this image. I wonder if I'm the only one who does such a thing who contributes to the 100 Strangers group. If you have an experience like mine, please don't hesitate to comment or private message me. Matt and I parted ways as he went inside to start his shift, and I hope to try the food soon (even if I hadn't gotten his suggestion as to what I should try!)
060/100
Matt
"coffee and a smoke."
Today was an interesting Saturday, not only did I put in 10 hours at work BUT I worked the PM shift vs the AM for the first time in over a year and a half. A different crowd was defiantly had on this overcast gray day that was Saturday morning, and my subject matter was lacking interest. I found myself outside of Osteria Papavero (Poppy Tavern) on East Wilson snapping photos of the place settings through the glass. I heard a voice speak "If you want to take one from the inside you're more then welcome too!"
I looked over to find a man with a friendly smile and a lax attitude towards my strange photo addiction. I smiled and informed him that the glass created a nice barrier between myself and the subject, muting colors and other such random photography things. Then I asked "You must work here, I take it?" He nodded and informed me that he was in fact a cook, and was starting the day out as he usual does with a "coffee and a smoke." As the weather gradually warms up, I'm sure that he doesn't get many breaks so it's best to start the day off on the right foot.
At this point I felt comfortable asking if I could take his photo for inclusion in my 100 more strangers project. He didn't care so we continued on our conversation, as I snapped away and adjusted my settings. As I explained my 365 project as my form of relaxation and meditation I was happy to find out that Matt had his own bit of freedom he looks forward to each year. After a few more weeks of work, and a little more rain Matt will venture out into the forest to hunt for mushrooms (morel to be more specific). As being outside let's him clear his head and just explore and enjoy, it's defiantly a good feeling to have freedom.
I didn't ask for great details but he did inform me that a bulk of his time is taken up a newborn, when he is not working. He and his wife wed in Italy (which makes me wonder if her family has some sort of stake in the restaurant). Having the wedding in Italy was a must as that was the one thing that she (Matt's wife) was not willing to budge on. More family on her side lives there, and thus more cost efficient for them to travel locally for a ceremony then flight/hotel/all other things. While I've never eaten at Osteria Papavero, I think it's worth a shot. If the service is as friendly as Matt was this fine Saturday morning, It'll be on my list of places to dine at this summer.
When I do, I'll probably take my camera and snap photos of the food and refer back to this image. I wonder if I'm the only one who does such a thing who contributes to the 100 Strangers group. If you have an experience like mine, please don't hesitate to comment or private message me. Matt and I parted ways as he went inside to start his shift, and I hope to try the food soon (even if I hadn't gotten his suggestion as to what I should try!)
060/100