Kodachrome On The Corner

Following yesterday’s admonition that it is more important to commit to making photographs than to linger in thinking that the moment might get better later, I stopped these two colorfully dressed women and explained how struck I was by their Kodachrome color selections for the day.

As I raised my camera, I expressed my delight in encountering them, particularly since one woman was holding a tray with brightly colored fruit gifted by a client, and the other had a pink purse in one and a purple purse over her shoulder.

At that moment, our day had taken an unexpected turn. By simply approaching them to make a photo of their vibrant outfits, something unanticipated occurred—we became connected in a way none had foreseen. What began as a spontaneous decision to photograph these women quickly evolved into something deeper. Raising my camera bridged the gap between us, turning a brief encounter into a shared experience.

The photograph became more than just an image; it became a symbol of the connection that emerged from our interaction. Without realizing it, I had acknowledged their presence and celebrated their choices, and in doing so, our lives briefly intersected. This unexpected result, a bond formed through the lens, reminded me of the power of human connection that can arise from even the simplest moments. The photo became a keepsake of not just their vibrant colors but of the surprising and meaningful connection that had suddenly come to life between us.

Photographs build connections, sometimes from unexpected moments.

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