A chap with cropped hair stands close to the grill,
hands hovering, unsure where to begin.
Smoke lifts in steady, pale spirals
from the barbecue at the Garden stand.
He leans in, studying meat and flame,
as though the task might explain itself
if watched long enough,
heat pressing gently at his face.
Beside him, a short statue of a lady stands,
fixed in bronze attention,
skirts held in permanent motion,
eyes cast forward, unmoved by scent or sound.
People pass, trays fill, tongs are lifted.
The garden hums with ordinary appetite.
Man and statue share the moment briefly
one learning the shape of the grill,
the other keeping time without change.
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ReplyDeleteBona foto de carrer.
Salutacions.
I love how you capture the quiet between gestures — the man and the statue seem caught in the same suspended breath. A beautiful contrast between the fleeting smoke and the stillness of bronze
ReplyDeleteParece que todo está preparado para comenzar algo importante .
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They look ready to satisfy hunger and thirst with their offerings. Good action in your photos.
ReplyDeleteNice shot
ReplyDeleteNice pic
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Merry Christmas 🎄
ReplyDeleteEasy to see action in this great photo.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! I hope your weekend in Melbourne (or wherever you are currently) is as peaceful as a stroll through Flagstaff Gardens.
ReplyDeleteWater and soft drinks are essential at any meal.
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