Americans of a certain age remember going into the local diner, with its formica countertop and chrome-and-vinyl counter stools. This was the place where the waitress served endless cups of coffee and exchanged banter with the working stiffs who came in for eggs easy over with a side of hash browns.

These are long and fond memories for me, and I captured them in this photograph of an old-fashioned cafe in an old part of town. I photographed through the window when the restaurant was closed, and love the simplicity of the setting as it waits for new customers.

I think the photograph works independently of nostalgia, even though that is a part of its charm. The reflections and lines and focus all contribute to the piece.

LIMITED EDITION: This photographic print is part of a limited edition produced by photographer Lee Rentz. The edition consists of 250 prints, which includes all sizes and methods of printing.