Last Shopping of the Year Photo

Photographer’s Note

I took the shot in the grand bazaar ( =market ) of Kerman almost 4 hours before our new year ( Nowruz ) started. The shops were being closed one by one and it seemed some people were in a hurry to do their last shopping and get back to the home waiting for that special moment of change; all but the travelers who had enough time and were not going to reach home on time to be with their family members!

One of the most important reasons for establishment of Kerman City is its location as a cross road. From long time ago, this city has been one of the important locations that connect west to east and north to south of Iran. Such a specification has had a remarkable influence on construction and development of the bazaar. As a result, the commercial axis and city plan have been designed based on the main commercial lines.

Bazaar of Kerman has been built through different periods lasting one thousand years and it has been and is the liveliest location in the city and has had and has a great influence culturally, economically and socially. The bazaar comprises of various rows or alleys such as Arg, Ganj Ali Khan, Ekhtiyari, Sardari, Vakil, Attari, Qadam Gah and Mozaffari rows. Any part of this bazaar had been constructed during the rules of one of the commander or rulers in this territory.
In the shops of this row-seen in the shot- they mostly sell the objects and dishes made of copper both in old and new designs.

skippy007, parbo, belido, trekks, stego, gracious, shevchenko, banaei_nikon, AiresSantos, danos, BWJ, patdeph, paura, Dyerco, siolaw, adramad has marked this note useful

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skippy007 (6949) 2009-04-05 3:52

Hello Atousa, It might come as a surprise to you when I tell you what it is about this market scene that I like the most, I like your composition, arches look fantastic especially under that light, perfect, I like to see the father walking & holding his baby in his arms, I like the colour & clarity but mostly I like so see that young lady in the wheel chair out & about enjoying life.
Well done.
Beautiful image, enhanced as always by a very interesting & informative note, no much history, fantastic. Thank you
Regards
Santo

vasileios (104) 2009-04-05 3:53

HALLO ATOUSA.ITS VERY NICE BUILDING AND GOOD SHOOTING.
VASILIS

parbo (10966) 2009-04-05 4:49

Hello Atousa,

Your capture is so authentic, include mystical ambiance there. Splendid depth and perspective created by historical arch and columns. This wide and high portico an excellent element of your well taken photo while visitors adding life and layered goods making your frame more rich. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

belido (16243) 2009-04-05 5:31

Hi Atousa,

very good daily life shot. Love the perspective of the arches and the presence of the people. Good natural lights/colors. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

toto (18661) 2009-04-05 7:08

Bonjour,
belle photo de ce long couloir avec toutes ces arches de toute beauté qui le recouvrent.
Belle vue de cette foule de personnes qui passent dans cette ruelle comerçante.
Jolies couleurs, bonne netteté et belle profondeur.

Amitiés Thomas

Gerrit (35591) 2009-04-05 8:06

Hi Atousa,
wonderful daily life capture against a beautiful decor.
Excellent photo.
Regards, Gerrit

trekks (14262) 2009-04-05 8:50

hi Atousa

You are having New Year in late March?

I find this market bazaar shot very interesting for a few reasons
.if you take away all the people, the market will be boring
.good light to shine everywhere even the ceiling level of arches
.good composition placing the corridor on the left side
.nice inclusion of the display boards at right
.the crowd in fact adds so much vibrancy to this shot
.sharp detail and showing a modern side of Iran
.shows a peaceful and harmonious side of Iran
.good color and contrast level
.informative note

It is really very clean market! Good work.

Greetings from Borneo.
tfs, bill

stego (22350) 2009-04-05 9:22

Salaam Atousa,
A great portrait of daily life framed in a great graphic compo. I like to see the life of the bazaar and the architecture, which you used cleverly to give a great sense of perspective. The presence of that joyful family in the FG and the little girl in wheelchair make it more special. The detail of the wife smiling at his husband who is carrying a baby in his arms is touching.
Regards, José.

gracious (20017) 2009-04-05 11:07

Salam Atousa,
Thank you for sharing the shopping atmosphere just before your new year from Iran, I was celebrated the new year with my Iranian friends here in NZ as well!
Very good pov with a lighting and perfect sharpness in the shot, loved the details as well
take care and warmest regards
Tony

syrus_persia (2140) 2009-04-05 23:09

Salam Atousa
The excellent perspective and a Beautiful frame,splendid management and lovely detils!
Have a nice weekend,
A warm greetings,
cyrus

mauro61 (15112) 2009-04-06 0:41

ciao Atousa,
immagine ricca di vita e piacevolmente animata.
Ottima l'inquadratura e la gestione delle luci nel tratto in ombra.
buona giornata
maurizio

saxo042 (15428) 2009-04-06 9:55

Hi Atousa,
I read your note here with great interest and the photo is naturally also very interesting. A daily life scene but a very special day. The anticipation of the new year is obvious. The building that houses this bazaar is also quite fantastic!
Kind regards
Gunnar

ElAprendiz (7370) 2009-04-06 11:17

Hello Atousa:

The urban areas are an excellent combination in front of the architectural aspects that can be seen around.

There is much dynamism in the arena, all within a balanced and appropriate framing. Good handling of light, too.

Greetings from Colombia, John

shevchenko (9854) 2009-04-06 19:41

Hi Atousa,
Interesting daily life photo, what an old architecture still using as the scene for bazaar yet, tidy work and good perspective effect to show the view along the corridor, distinct image, well done.
Ally

aadilj (17950) 2009-04-06 22:53

More than anything else, i always like and am fascinated by the persian architecture which seems to be dominating this one, just like an old 'bazar' I like this composition

banaei_nikon (775) 2009-04-08 20:33

Salam Atousa,
very good daily life shot. Love the perspective of the arches and the presence of the people.Very good pov with a lighting and perfect sharpness in the shot, loved the details as well
take care and warmest regards
**MAB**

AiresSantos (41780) 2009-04-09 8:04

Hi Atousa
Fine picture of this bazar, nice arches and details. I like the presence of the people.
Very well captured
Have a nice weekend
Aires

danos (32116) 2009-04-09 9:14

Hello Atousa,
very nice snapshot with all these stores to be open almost 4 hours before Nowruz.The people as here in Greece the last hour of great holidays are in the streets to buy goods.Well done.

Regards,Danos

kschanna (2632) 2009-04-10 5:01

Salam Atousa

The bazaar has not changed much in 17 years, since Steve Harnett took this picture http://www.trekearth.com/viewphotos.php?l=5&p=994205.

Your image is full of colors, dynamism and history.

Thanks for sharing
Kamran

BWJ (1771) 2009-04-13 18:29

Hello Atousa,
A colorful daily life shot with excellent detail and well managed lighting. The shoppers add dynamism and energy to the scene. It is well captured and composed!
Kind regards,
Betty

patdeph (17638) 2009-04-14 8:20

salam Atousa
I didn't know that you had your new year at the begining of spring,it's very interesting!I like very much the arches architecture with the bazar under them!I love this atmosphere we can find in middle east countries, and the people give a ice animation!Superb!
Regards
Pascale

paura (38176) 2009-04-16 14:55

Atousa,
Architecture details are very interesting here. DEP and overall composition are also very nice.

Well done!

Paulo

batalay (20804) 2009-04-16 18:23

Hello Atousa,

Your exotic (for me, at least) image of the Grand Bazaar in Kerman reveals wonderful architectural lines, and your highly informative note completes a first rate TE package. I knew Kerman only from the legendary rugs that are produced there.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Angshu (33493) 2009-04-17 1:23

Salam Atousa
I am a bit late to wish you for the new year, but not too much I guess. 1430, is it not? Good shot of the market with fine vaulted ceilings and a lot to see in daily activity. Amidst all the fun, which people seem to e having, bit sad to see the girl in the wheelchair.
Best regards
Angshu

Dyerco (8984) 2009-04-19 9:12

Hi Atousa
A good slice of life shot. I like how the little boy is anxious to observe the person in the wheelchair.
Phil

siolaw (25720) 2009-04-22 4:18

Salam Atousa,
A good light management in the shadow of this covered market... the daily life scene is also interesting with the family going around for shopping...
Nice
Laurent

savask (1803) 2009-04-29 2:08

Nice work. Very clear colors and natural expressions. Good DOF

adramad (3470) 2009-06-09 7:33

Hello Atousa.
A good composition of the daily life in this Kerman's wonderful bazaar which I know, very good color and brightness.
Cordial regards.
Luis.