At the McDonald's by Fong Lam

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21-Dec-2025	Fong Lam

At the McDonald's

A modern moment unfolds inside a McDonald’s, where three teens sit
side by side with their set meals, each absorbed in their own world.
The bold, graphic mural behind them — filled with playful typography,
creates a striking contrast to the calm, introspective mood at the table.

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Kevin D Warren		01-Apr-2026 19:23
One of them at least appears more interested in eating! Great commentary on our contemporary culture.

Alla Gilbourd		01-Apr-2026 10:38
Great capture. Interesting scene of modern reality. V

Alain Boussac		01-Apr-2026 07:07
Moreover, as is common now, young women may be having a virtual meeting on their smartphone... while real contact is possible just at the moment by their side at the restaurant. Excellent image, Fong! V.

Alain Boussac		01-Apr-2026 06:51
A clever image with the contrasts of our time : fortunately, it seems that the young man will really taste his meal without needing his smartphone…V.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		01-Apr-2026 05:44
Beautiful candid image against a beautiful background. V

Bryan Murahashi		01-Apr-2026 02:39
Great mural and capture of this new generation of social media users.

Dennis Hoyne		01-Apr-2026 00:56
A stunning image, at least the young man isn't absorbed in the social media.

Denise J T Lee		31-Mar-2026 21:57
Between an entire wall covered in typography and your small phone screen—on which you type to communicate with your friends—which of the two is more important? The answer is obvious. These young girls, absorbed in their own networks, do not even notice that a handsome young man their own age is sitting right between them. Asking them to turn around to read and guess what is written on the wall is simply out of the question. This photograph possesses irrefutable persuasive power. ~VVVVV+~

Julie Oldfield		31-Mar-2026 21:38
The background is begging for attention. Great capture. V

Ronny		31-Mar-2026 21:37
Three young people with a whole future ahead of them, lost in their own thoughts. Once again, well conceived and captured Fong. VVV

Apostolos Tikopoulos		31-Mar-2026 18:12
So beautiful candid. V

Marcia Rules		31-Mar-2026 16:39
I can't add any words as this image says it ALL! BVV~

carol j. phipps		31-Mar-2026 15:59
Dynamite, photo and analysis. Vote

Marc Demoulin		31-Mar-2026 13:41
Great photojournalism image that makes me sad! V

Carl Carbone		31-Mar-2026 12:51
Such a lively mural! Nicely framed shot.

Helen Betts		31-Mar-2026 11:46
What a great scene you caught here: the serious looking youngsters backed by the wild mural. V.

Dan Opdal		31-Mar-2026 07:38
The mural makes a very nice background interest. Very nice candid shot! V

joseantonio		31-Mar-2026 06:57
nice capture of this lovely scene. And the phones are the sign of our times.V