I chose this image of Lewis Hine's because it is actually one that isn't as well known. His photography is so recognizable these days, i thought this image captured the documentary style he is known for in a complete candid way. I think today in NY you wouldn't find a baby sleeping on a side walk with an old man watching it, and i love how you really can see how time has changed in this photograph. It makes me think that we live in such a protected and causious manner now, that this image just seems absurd. The baby itself is sprawled out comfortable as can be on the sidewalk on a piece of wood. with the old man intently watching, but also looks slightly tired or bored himself. The posters and chalk writings in the background also i think contribute to the urbaness of this photo and it's bizarness.
Taken from #28 pg 52 of From Talbot to Stieglitz Masterpieces of Early Photography from the New York public library. by Julian Van Haaten
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