Melinda Tonzing, Shoe Shine (PEOPLE 2023)

Like a scene from a bygone era. A well dressed man in his cream suit and hat sitting to have his shoes shined in a pop up street stall. The two men chatting and smiling, like time had stood still just for them amid the busy city streets. I was so taken by it, I had to stop to ask them if I could take their picture.

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