I enjoy making images of diners – if they are locals, they can give us insights into the town we are visiting. My prime cameras are always equipped with flip out viewfinders, allowing me to use my table in lieu of a tripod. This image was made at a slow shutter speed – 1/10th of a second – requiring table support. Because the camera stays down on the table, and I never hold a camera up to my face, my subjects are rarely aware that I am taking their pictures. I like the way this man’s eyes wanders as he sips his coffee – his thoughts are elsewhere at this moment. His grasp is firm, and his threadbare cap tells us a bit about who he is.