‘It felt like an eternal moment of silent tranquillity’: Amit Lennon’s best phone picture

On holiday in Greece the photographer came across two elderly people bathed in the beautiful evening light

‘It felt like an eternal moment of silent tranquillity’: Amit Lennon’s best phone picture

TL;DR

  • Amit Lennon's photography style is respectful and collaborative.
  • He captured an image of an elderly couple in Poros, Greece, in 2023.
  • The interaction was entirely nonverbal due to a language barrier.
  • Lennon sought permission by acting out his intention to take their photo.
  • He was drawn to the moment's silent tranquillity, light, and colors.
  • The scene reminded him of his own older relatives in Israel.
  • He expressed gratitude through hand gestures and left them to their routine.