Jamie Linares
Vivian Maier, Untitled
The first time I saw this photo I became filled with a sense of mystery and curiosity. Not only because of the unknown man on the other side of the window, or the dark vignette, but also because of Vivian Maier's lack of titles on her photographs. After reading a bit about her, I wonder if she never titled her photographs because she took photos for herself, unaware that we would see. This mysterious image leads me to a lonely moment. The faceless man is walking away. The photographer is inside and there is a barrier between her and the subject. I love this image because it makes me curious as to who he is and why he is not inside as well. Is this only an affect for the image or another reason? Whatever it may be, the curiosity is what keeps my eyes stuck on the nameless photograph.
