26. Order Within Chaos

The wood planks of the Brooklyn Bridge bike and walking path are worn smooth from the constant traffic of exercise fanatics. On this fall morning the hustle and bustle was intense. Yet, musician and Broadway performer Jared Mason was poised and engaged. Through patience and careful composition it looks as if no one else was there, which creates a simpler, stronger picture.

Canon 5DMii, 85mm lens, f/3.5

Growing up in a relatively small and sleepy town, it was always exciting to go to “The City,” as it was affectionately known. As far as we were concerned, it was the one and only city, the city that captivated our hearts. Crossing the Bay Bridge and arriving in San Francisco was an experience that was expectant and full of hope.