Pat Sabatine's Eleventh Birthday, Martins Creek, Pennsylvania 1980

Larry Fink's 1980 photograph, *Pat Sabatine's Eleventh Birthday, Martins Creek, Pennsylvania*, is a poignant snapshot of a working-class family in rural Pennsylvania. The image captures the intimate, everyday moments of an eleventh birthday celebration, featuring a casual gathering of family members at a kitchen table. Fink's photography is known for its documentary-style approach, often depicting unstaged and intimate scenes from ordinary lives, making it a powerful tool for exploring social realities and human experiences. The stark black and white composition adds a sense of timelessness and authenticity to the scene, allowing viewers to connect with the individuals and their experiences.