This picture Taken by Todd Webb in 1979 has a unique composition. The photo is in black and white, framing an old man with hunchback walking down the street in Ireland. The abundance of negative space draws viewer’s attention directly onto the old man, then directs eyes to the subject’s surroundings. The composition contrasts between the large flat wall of the building and the short man. It emphasizes the old man’s weakness and slowness. The shadows on the wall implies that the time of the picture taken is in the afternoon, supposedly near sunset. The old man Is also walking from the white part of the wall towards the dark grey area. The surroundings coincidentally matches with the old man, creating an overall soothing, peaceful atmosphere, yet signifying the aging of an elderly.
Webb, Todd. 1979. Dingle, Ireland. Vintage gelatin silver print. Lehigh University Art Galleries, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.