Richard Avedon

Out of all the photographers I have explored thus far, Richard Avedon has been my favorite.  He has a way of capturing a candid in which the viewer feels like they're standing right there in the scene.  He not only captures the subject, but the entire mood of the environment.  Although I loved many of his images, this specific one was my favorite.  As soon as I saw it, it put a smile on my face.  The man that is the main subject of the image seems to be having such a great time.  His facial expression exudes happiness and joy and it is infectious.  It makes the viewer wonder what kind of person this man is as well as who the people around him are and what they're doing.  It makes you want to jump into the photograph and be a part of the experience.