On a cold late November day, I headed back to Cambridge where I often find there are many people, places and things to photograph. Toward the end of the day, just before heading back to the bus station, I happened across these three gents sitting on a bench in market center. Prior to my distraction, these three were engaged in a lively debate over something I could not hear. Their lively discussion is what I wanted to capture on film.

Three Wise Men

When I approached them for the photograph, I was not quick enough getting my settings adjusted. Therefore, the gent on the right, quickly realizing the situation in front of him, popped up and confronted me. Standing in front of him, pondering on what to say, I assured him that I didn't mean to offend, and if it was a problem taking their photograph, then I wouldn't. After a few minutes, we established a dialog and he insisted I take their picture. I refused to take the picture a couple of times, but after repeated requests, I felt obligated. Setting up in front of them, I took this shot.

While I thought at the time the picture would turn out like rubbish, I am actually quite pleased with the final image.