Loneliness

“Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it's not because they enjoy solitude. It's because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.”

― Jodi Picoult, My Sister's Keeper


(I confess I took this shot when trying, unsuccessfully, to capture a kingfisher. I saw this gentleman but felt I shouldn't disturb his thoughts. When he turned away from me to make his bed, I spun the camera round to grab this shot, hence the absolutely ridiculous settings, but it sort of worked out ok)