Don Ramon a crack in time

This photo is really special to me it was one of those moments when you can’t resist and have to leave everything behind just to follow a very intense character. I was inside my car about to leave my apartment just backing up to the main road and there he was a very distant figure closing in. My first was reaction to foolishly let it go but something inside me told me that this was a very unique and one of a kind opportunity so I stepped out of the vehicle took my camera from the trunk and ran after him. I have to tell you chasing someone its not my style because I know it is kinda awkward for the person. You know what I mean? But it really was a special moment and he was such a sport about it. I made the photo almost with no breath. So there he was standing in front of me like a crack in time, Don Ramon carrying his hay home for his cattle i suddenly felt like Jack Delano, Russell Lee or Dorothea Lange I felt the joy that they felt as FSA Photographers when in front of such powerful characters. Great experience all around

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