Beau Grealy, Photographer, Sydney

Description

A black and white, medium shot depicts a man in civilian clothes eating next to a soldier. The man is wearing a dark overcoat and light-colored hat, casually eating a snack. A wristwatch is visible on his left wrist. Next to him, a soldier in camouflage uniform, vest, and helmet holds a rifle. The soldier stands near the man. They both lean against a textured stone wall. The image is composed with a shallow depth of field, focusing on the two figures while blurring the background slightly. A grainy quality gives the photo a documentary style, while light illuminates the pair from the front.