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26-FEB-2014

Streetside vendor

There were many women selling this kind of thing at the festival, and I had seen the perfect scene earlier but wasn't able to get the shot (either it was too "in her face" or I was being rushed along, I forget now). This was my consolation prize, although in the end I liked this image, with her gold face mask, her eyes, her lit ears and all that was going on in the background.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/30s f/5.6 at 24.0mm iso6400 full exif

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Gill Kopy19-Mar-2014 00:50
Her ears really give her away as being a character !! Great ! V
Julie Oldfield18-Mar-2014 01:08
This is amazing. Wonderfully captured. The ears are a strong contrast to the traditional clothes she has on.
Lieve Snellings17-Mar-2014 14:15
This is sooooo interesting Helen, so great documentary to show us a way of living most of us do not know... V
larose forest photos17-Mar-2014 02:20
There is so much going on here. It is a wonderful shot, and yes, her gold face covering is terrific. V
woody3417-Mar-2014 02:00
An amazing street scene, so much colour in what appears to be a somber life style...V
Sandy Rich16-Mar-2014 23:17
Such a contradiction with the bright colors in her wares, mask, and ears to so many dressed in black. Great capture.
Raymond Ma16-Mar-2014 21:25
I love the humor and her salesmanship! V
Pierre16-Mar-2014 20:33
Une très belle scène de rue magnifiquement captée! V
borisalex16-Mar-2014 20:09
Tausand and one night in this! V.
Peter Sussex16-Mar-2014 19:33
Your prize is really priceless, this vendor is so unique for the European eye but the way she sells her goods is same as everywhere and so are these led lit things. I do enjoy the activities in the background as well. Well captured!!! V
Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)16-Mar-2014 17:13
Helen, you did a wonderful capturing this image. It really stands out. She has almost anything that you would want. What a story this image says. Great image. V.
John Hamers16-Mar-2014 16:39
Beautifully captured street scene Helen, wonderful color contrasts !!V
janescottcumming16-Mar-2014 15:52
This is a great shot Helen! So much to take in. Interesting how the women wear mostly balck and the men wear mostly white but they surround themselves with color. V
bill friedlander16-Mar-2014 15:20
Good shot of the vendor, and looks like a lot of activity going on behind her.
Bill Miller16-Mar-2014 14:08
That is a colourful array of goods she is selling.
Jeff Real16-Mar-2014 13:28
Wow! What an incredible street scene you have captured here, Helen. It is really tremendous to see~V~
Jim Coffman16-Mar-2014 13:04
A very good shot,Helen! I would not have guessed that street vendors would be something you would find in this country...
Barry S Moore16-Mar-2014 12:54
Its an amazing "culture" that youve captured here. ~V~
pkocinski16-Mar-2014 11:51
Well done. Tradition and neon - quite a mix!
Mairéad16-Mar-2014 10:53
The ears seem quite incongruous with her traditional costume . A good street shot.v
mart senior16-Mar-2014 09:59
super capture
Isabel Cutler16-Mar-2014 09:32
Bizarre with those lit up ears on top of her head! Glad you got the shot.
Kim16-Mar-2014 08:51
Very nice street scene, well shot Helen! V
Zeeby16-Mar-2014 08:46
A nice scene! V
Tom LeRoy16-Mar-2014 08:34
A colorful street vendor! Excellent shot in this busy place. V
Milan Vogrin16-Mar-2014 08:14
Great street scene!V!
Gerard Koehl16-Mar-2014 08:07
La scène est surprenante mais très bien saisie. V
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)16-Mar-2014 06:24
Lovely work.Helen! Hard to take a pic,sometimes....V
Paolo