I spotted this individual as I was exiting a liquor store on Market Street, near the intersection of Jones and McAllister. Troy was actually with me at the time, but I think he might have still been inside the store.
Although this looks posed, it’s actually a candid. Luckily, I had my camera already in hand. I remember having some difficulty shooting the photo as I had an ice-cold 24oz can of beer in the other hand.
For me, this image screams San Francisco, everything from the swagger, the tilt in his brim, the ribbon on his hat, the medallion around his neck…everything. If someone showed me this photo, I could tell right away that this individual was from The City.
Brilliant.
It’s all about the Swagger.
And with his two jackets on to have extra pockets for all his extras.