I saw the woman working on her hot drink in the window of the coffee shop and walked across a busy street in order to relate her to people passing by. Using a long 400mm focal length, I photographed many passing pedestrians, but the woman in blue offers a perfect match. Both women reminded me of figures from Renaissance paintings, transformed here to another time and place. I liked the striking contrast in tone and color between inside and outside as well. The woman on the street, full of energy, has just come from inside the store, and carries her refreshments away with her, while the woman seated in darkness behind the glass remains quietly pensive, making a strong, story-telling contrast.