Roadside Market Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hi,
After riding miles and miles without seeing anyone, it almost felt like traveling in time and space. Empty, open road surrounded by beautiful green fields and mountains. Then I saw a crowd of people along the road. At first I thought this might be a ceremony of some sort until I got closer and noticed it was a market. These vendors were sitting right on the edge of the road as you can see. They were selling mostly fruits and different kinds of crickets and bugs. They were amazingly friendly once I initiated an interaction which was meant to be perceived that I was more than being a tourist passing through.
I wanted them to feel my interest was to know them and be their friend for a little while. I think you'll be able to see them in some of the photos I will post soon.

Best Regards,
Skye

PS: I cropped some distractions from left side of the picture

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erdna (5346) 2005-09-27 17:14

This is an amazingly nice shot of people on the street! Did you take pictures of what they are selling? My feeling is, I want to wlk into the picture and start observing and talking to them. You have very good composition and exposure on this photo.

Thank you for your comments on my photo, "Sundial Bridge Pylon".

Andre'

mugush (2088) 2005-09-27 17:28

Nice daily life picture!all girls who wearting hat are looking down nice similarity!
good composition..and nice note
I am looking forword to see more pics related to this place..
thanks for sharing
Love
Mugush

Quentin (5278) 2005-09-28 2:18

Hi Skye
I appreciate the angle you choosed to take your picture.
It has beautiful colours and this image is full of life. Did you
try this crikets? A beautiful catch!
Cheers
Quentin

Amirsun (2114) 2005-09-28 4:07

Hi Skye!
Interesting shot from the girls queue! Very good light handling and nice composition. Also very good colours.
Tanks for posting.
Regards
Amir

janmagneeriksen (246) 2005-09-29 15:05

This is one of the best photos of Vietnamese markets I have seen. It is difficult to get the right composition because there are so many vendors and colourful baskets. I really like your solution to this. it almost feels like I was walking past the vendors myself.
Best regards,
Jan

HIRAKZ (168) 2006-07-16 0:51