This was very a very late night in the Bronx. The Bronx has a different feel and ambiance than any other borough.

I really liked the contrast the light created in this piece. That store’s brightness really makes this shot work for me. However, I am upset that I did not capture the subject with his feet separated. I think this would have made for a more dynamic pose. Unfortunately, my ADHD often manifests itself specifically when I need patience. One of the constant battles for me while I am out shooting is to have a still mind. I am plagued by scenes of war or PTSD sometimes, others times I cant focus on something long enough for it to matter. When I see a scene, I immediately try to shoot it, then I have to remind myself that this is art, not WAR. I need to relax and let it happen. Everything will be OK.

This image, when I see it, reminds. me to continue being dedicated to my craft. This image reminds me that even though there will be mistakes in all of the images I make, that I have to stop looking for perfect. This image reminds me that life is a journey and we are each effected by our past. for most people, not letting our past effect us requires work. This image reminds me that I put in that work every time I go out to shoot.

For editing, this image was pretty straight forward. I find that night shots almost always have the perfect amount of contrast for me. I increased the whites to accentuate the contrast, and used my preset, specifically BRONX PARK EAST , which I think is fitting. I lowered the grain of that preset a little more and moved one.

What do you think? Let me know what you think of this work. Finally, let me know how art is therapeutic to you. Thanks for reading this far.

• Maurice