The Donkey is Sold Photo

Photographer’s Note

Kashgar Sunday Animal Market, Donkey Section. Not to be confused with the Sheep Section.

Some of the locals reach agreement over the sale of a donkey. The people here are Ugyhurs and they are dressed in typical Ugyhur clothes.

See also the workshop for a photo taken a few moments earlier... I as soon as I took the (few moments earlier) workshop photo, I knew I wasn't happy with it as the focus was on the donkey. For the later photo I put the focus on the man's face. Much better :)

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clodreno (0) 2004-12-20 5:05

Those faces are really unbelievable.. I love them and those partivcular hats. Nice catch Josh.. I think I might have cropped a bit of the top. Like the B&W here..
might try a ws later.

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olli (2091) 2004-12-20 5:11

You have captured a great moment. The composition with those interesting faces, handshaking and the donkey really tells a story...
B&W and tight cropping work well. I agree with clodreno on cropping – but I would crop a bit from the bottom, too.
Excellent work, Josh.

RGatward (19749) 2004-12-20 5:17

Great decisive moment, catching the handshake that must have closed the deal. maybe a closer crop would have been good here, with less sky, to focus in on the handshake. How did you get into this place?

GrahamB (939) 2004-12-20 5:42

You have captured some great expressions and getting the handshake realy makes the shot. I like the guy at the back with the white beard - he looks a bit upset, maybe he wanted the same donkey!
I think a little less white sky might be better here but a great shot.

Peeotr (2224) 2004-12-20 5:44

Congratulations for this shot. I see their engaged faces and donkey - as usually - don't care about what is happening. But it's head is in foreground and ear is located between those two men. VERY good.

papagolf21 (56737) 2004-12-20 10:31

Cher Josh,
J'aime beaucoup cette photo reportage ainsi que la note d'accompagnement (très intéressante).
J'aime également cet échange de consentement entre les trois personnages.
Le noir et blanc est parfait pour restituer cette scène.
Très bien fait Josh.

Kicka (0) 2004-12-21 16:11

A very nice captured moment. Great expressions on their faces. Nice POV and
good use of B&W. Good work.