Brittany is famed for its crepes, and this fellow makes and sells them from an open shop in the middle of town. And if you don't want crepes, he will be glad to make you a pizza or sell you an ice cream cone. I shot him as he worked for about fifteen minutes or so. My pictures were describing what he was doing, and whom he was serving, but they did not say very much about him as a person. Finally he looked up from his work at me, just long enough for me to make this environmental portrait. He is posing for my camera, but in his own way, and for his own reasons. In one hand, he holds a knife above the crepes he is making. His other hand grasps the plastic shield that defines his work area. He never said a word to me. But his expression did. He seemed pleased, almost proud, that someone would even want to make a photograph of him. I think self-confidence, enthusiasm, and patience mark his presence as well. But what really makes this travel portrait tell its story is the context brought to it by his surroundings. The menu behind him is critical. It defines the scope of his business, as well as telling us where this picture was made. The compact nature of his work area tells us more about what he does and how he does it. His little counter is a one-man operation, and every inch of working space is put to use. The utensils in his jars rhythmically repeat the diagonal thrust of his arm, linking the work to the man. I feel that this portrait tells us not only what he does, and what he looks like, but who he is. And that is the primary purpose of any portrait. How do you feel about this image? I hope you will be willing to leave your own comments, questions, and criticisms below, and I’ll be glad to respond. Many thanks.