Alex Telfer, Photographer, London

Description

An elderly man stands outdoors on a sunny day in front of a dilapidated, graffitied building. He is holding a shovel in his right hand and is wearing sunglasses and headphones around his neck. He is also wearing a blue sweater, brown jacket, jeans, and boots. The building behind him has ivy growing on it and the ground is covered in overgrown grass and bushes. The light is golden, casting long shadows. A metal detector is visible on the right of the frame. The sky is a clear blue. The overall scene conveys a sense of decay and quiet exploration.