Don't like the title as it presumes something, or pushes an interpretation on the viewer that may not be correct or may not be what they see ( as someone else said, I see a napping old man). Don't like the vignette because, as BD stated, it is not reality and again is forcing something on the viewer. Doesn't belong in street/doc/PJ work.

Now, I really like the shot. Love the "napping guy on a park bench" as Tony says some older gentlemen are wont to do. Love the clothes that say 'snappy style.....from 30+ years ago'. Probably pretty sharp when that jacket was new and he had just purchased it. Note the hat on the bench next to him.

I think the shot succeeds in the 'honesty' part (without vignette), and in the 'respect' portion without the title. "Sleeping Elder Gentleman" would have conveyed a whole different feeling going in. One more reason I think titles should be omitted, or very generically bland. "Man on Park Bench" would let the viewer make all the interpretations and show the respect of the subject. Just an honest shot of an older gentleman napping.

Please keep posting David, some nice work in your recent pics.

Thanks, Rainbow. Offended is a strong word, but i hope the comments made clear that it's the photo that i see as the real problem.

And by the way, this thread has beena very helpful, and the subject will definitely turn up in The Book, if it ever materializes.;-)