Pentax K-x
Photograph taken inside the iconic Coney Island Grill in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, circa 2011. Captured with the Pentax K-x, this black-and-white image preserves the enduring character of one of the city’s most beloved neighborhood landmarks. Diners seated at the counter, cooks working behind the grill, and the vintage menu boards evoke a timeless atmosphere where generations of patrons gathered over simple meals and familiar conversation.
The monochrome treatment emphasizes the interplay of light, texture, and form, drawing attention to the worn stools, stainless steel fixtures, and quiet rhythms of everyday life. More than a documentary photograph, the image serves as a tribute to a disappearing style of American diner—an intimate space where tradition, community, and history were woven into the fabric of downtown St. Petersburg.
Greg Urbano 