Benjamin Glas

I took this photo in Cascais, Portugal on my birthday. It was my first solo trip abroad. I had one goal for the trip, which was to always have the camera in my hand. I managed to capture many great memories during that trip, but this one stands out because through the camera I got to experience the culture and the people in a completely unfiltered and up-close way. I was especially pleased with the composition and the hand gesture, which I think conveys the story in a nice way.