Mr. Vanescu

He was standing in the midst

of a crowd of pedestrians in motion

on Arizona Avenue Third in Santa Monica.

There was much motion all

around him but he was standing still.

He is very short -dwarf-like, in fact.

I noticed him immediately and

requested a photograph. He just looked at me

quizzically. I pointed to the camera and

mimed taking his photograph. He didn't say

yes or no, and I took two,

of which this is one. I SO wanted to take

his photo - as i did a couple of other

folks in Santa Monica who

said no. But he didn't say no

and I am so glad

as that moment, that

quick instant, of recognition,

now is a something,

a photo i keep.

isn't photography a miracle?

Done