Bookfool's Photoblog
Quiet moment
Posted by Bookfool (Mississippi, United States) on 13 August 2009 in People & Portrait.
Sorry I've been gone for so long (again). Since y'all asked for more photos from Costa Rica . . . the next batch of photos will be a hodge-podge from CR, in no particular order.
This shot was taken in Arenal and the fellow shown was our waiter. He was infinitely patient with us and our unfortunate inability to speak Spanish; he even taught us a few words. He seemed to do pretty much everything -- including food preparation -- and told us his name is Robin, "and that's my real name." I'd wondered if some of the people we encountered anglicized their names and I guess that's proof. Maybe to keep the tourists from mangling their names?
@jamesy: Thank you, Debbie! Yes, I do love Animus and particularly find the friendships addictive. I love hanging out here -- I just don't always have the time to be here every day (or week). It's better to drop in and post on occasion than give up, definitely. :)
@Judy: He's a lovely person, really. Robin seems like a good name choice for him, if a bit unusual. Thanks, Judy!
@grouser: It was actually quite cheery in that restaurant, Grouster. There was a curved side completely open to the weather; I assume they can close it off during the rainy season but it was wide open. However, that bar area was a little dark and I thought it looked better to leave the photo dark than lighten it up and show the grain, in this case, because it seems to reflect the way Robin was pondering. Thanks, m'dear.
@Lorraine: Thank you, Rainy! That potted palm does give it a bit of a Casablanca look, doesn't it? I wouldn't have noticed.
@Earnest: Me, too! They're incredibly kind, patient, enthusiastic, friendly . . . and not just to the tourists. They seem very laid-back and happy. Maybe it's because they recycle. Good karma or something.
Sony DSLR-A700
1/100 second
F/5.6
ISO 800
105 mm (35mm equiv.)
