Mary Ellen Matthews, Photographer, Los Angeles

Description

A man in a suit and glasses is sitting on the ledge of a building, holding a yellow smiley-face balloon. The man is seen from a low angle, making the architecture tower behind him. The building's facade features decorative columns and rows of lights, with 'COLBE' signage clearly visible. The sky is overcast, which creates soft, diffused lighting and a slight coolness to the color palette. He is waving to the camera with his right hand. The building appears to be constructed of red brick. The mood is cheerful and playful, contrasting the formal attire with the whimsical balloon and the unconventional perch.