I popped over to get my flu shot and, after a little shopping spree, I thought I’d grab a late lunch at this cozy café/bistro I liked. As I glanced around, I noticed a bunch of folks glued to their computers, phones, or notebooks—definitely seemed like a solid spot for remote work, yet it was super quiet. There were also two new moms with their babies in strollers chatting about the ups and downs of baby life, sharing tips on calming cranky infants and going on about their sleepless nights. Then there was this guy sitting solo with a bag of groceries and a cup of coffee, wearing huge dark sunglasses indoors, which struck me as kinda weird. I couldn’t help but wonder what the deal was with his choice of shades. Just a little quirky, considering we were in a mall on a gloomy, rainy day. So, I dug into my salad while watching the mix of people around me, all caught up in their own little worlds, creating a vibrant tapestry of life right then and there.
Ritva Sillanmäki Photography 
You are much more observant than I when it comes to opportunities for street photography, Ritva! I go into a restaurant and I pay almost no attention to the people around me (unless they cause a distraction.>grin<)
Well, we all need hobbies 😂 John
Such a perfect capture
Why thanks you 😀
Mono works so well here.
You are right, Much better than the color one
Lovely snapshot of everyday life — the café sounds like a microcosm of modern existence: half plugged-in, half human connection, with just enough mystery (and sunglasses) to keep it interesting.
So true Iain
I love that woman working – a very important culture rich snapshot – and great in mono
Yes, it is s today Prior
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