I photographed a fun little “food-based-challenges-designed-to-make-the-participants-uncomfortable” contest recently in a small community of which I am a fringe member. It was an afternoon of smiles.
As my friend Nora can attest, I am a sucker for ambiguous photographs. Don’t ask my why; I’ve never sat down to think it through. When on assignment, I’m always looking for the best images that can both convey an accurate understanding of a situation as well as tug on some emotions. But, I always try to come back with something a bit ambiguous for myself, too.
This is Israel, or “Izzy.” Or just “Iz.” He is a linchpin in this community.
Though you may be able to pick up some context clues around the photo as to what’s happening in the immediate moment, I doubt this image would make much sense without an explanation. I dig it anyway.
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