standing on a corner thinking.

i took this picture on a corner on fifth avenue across from the flat iron building in new york city. as i toted around my digital slr, i turned the corner and saw this older gentleman leaning against the side of a building with some sort of ancient looking medium format camera [i think], watching people that seem to be oblivious to his existence pass him by. it got me thinking about where we've come and where we're going...specifically in an artistic sense. the progression in technology from his 10lb accordion front camera to my 2lb dslr is a staggering one that i'm sure was unimaginable when his camera was fabricated. it made me think about the progression of the mentality of artists...it made me feel as if i go looking for the perfect photo while this man waits for it to come to him. i think patience and dedication like this sir's are something that have unfortunately faded in our society. i applaud him...i envy him...i respect him. at that moment in my existance i felt inferior...