Fish monger Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Walking through the market in Hoi An, saw all these colors and couldn't resist. I especially love the cigarette. I wish I'd framed it better. Still my main weakness. I missed the top of her head.

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rlrad (1187) 2009-03-03 6:56

Hi Jim,

I think this is a pretty interesting shot, even without the top of her head. Unless she had some wild bun of hair sticking out in all directions, I don't feel that it was important.

However, I am curious as to why you did not post this portrait of everyday life in portrait format as it was shot. I think the impact is partially destroyed with this perspective, but it did make me click on it in the gallery.

Other than that, I think this is a pretty great shot, well captured!

Regards,
Reed Radcliffe
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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casperduppy (1462) 2009-03-03 14:04

Hi Jim,

I like how you caught the motion. And there is an excellent zig-zag balance through your colourful shot, all the way to the woman in the background. And I like the foot in the bottom corner - it gives a spatial scale to the cramped market. Plus of course I like the fish :)

All the best, Casper

p.s. I too flipped it 90 degrees clockwise and think I prefer it that way.