Clear Transaction Photo

Photographer’s Note

To me, it is one of the most fascinating things while travelling: visiting local markets! I always feel so happy when I walk around between the local people and observe them when they are at their most genuine. It is a great learning school about their customs and their culture.
These women were selling snails at the market in Hoi An - a very colourful place. I enjoy the natural flow of business as they make their living and I tried to capture that in this 'clear transaction'.
In the background I captured a heritage of the French colonisation: their precious baguettes!

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nopoint (878) 2005-10-17 1:52

Hi Sabine, great composition and color! It is interesting with the French bagette in the background. I agree with you that the visit of the markets is so interesting. This is where you find the most traditional food and a lot of cone hats. Thank you for sharing your story...Kiet

rosmini_sukardi (0) 2005-10-17 2:25

Good street scene, Sabine.. yeah the loaves of baguette looks so yummy! did u get the chance to try the vietnamese rendition of pate while you were there? it is an acquired taste to say the least! :-)
rosmini

t0mmm1 (5434) 2005-10-17 2:25

Hi Sabine,
great shot and great colours. Very interesting and colourful shot of daily life. I can smell the profume of the baguettes...

ALSOM (6616) 2005-10-17 5:54

Hi Sabine,
Very nice scene you captured, especially the note from hands to hands. Quick transaction with trust are keys in street business.

I love some details: the baguettes and the little foot ;o).
Al.

Ged (391) 2005-10-18 18:54

Hi Sabine,

Nice street scene shot.
Full of colours and interesting people.
Well captured and well done!