"Three Friends Gather for Their Daily Ritual"

Dublin, Ireland. When I stumbled upon this scene, it felt like a regular occurrence.

Much of the moment seems self-explanatory: the “STOP” sign under the bench and the vest worn by one of the friends suggest he’s a crossing guard. The bike indicates that one of the three likely lives just far enough away to need it for their meetings.

Sometimes, by observing closely, you can uncover more layers to a story than what first meets the eye.