Arun Shanbhag ([info]arunshanbhag) wrote,
2005-03-16 21:28:00
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Cucumber Seller Smiles





Outside the Mangeshi Temple in Goa, this lady sold cut cucumbers. It's a refreshing snack in the middle of a hot day. As I composed the pic, I was irritated at this guy walking across, but then I noticed her face light up at an approaching customer! Perfect! For her brilliant smile, and inviting pose, she deserved a post of her own! Notice the contrasting look on the older lady beside her. :-(




© 2005 Arun Shanbhag
x-posted to [info]indiaphotoalbum

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[info]dqwez

March 17 2005, 02:42:21 UTC 7 years ago

I suppose the framing could have been better and you could have used a lower depth of field.....but interesting expression

[info]arunshanbhag

March 17 2005, 11:27:58 UTC 7 years ago

you are right about the dof, I was using a point and shoot digital then. (now I have the D70).

[info]arunshanbhag

March 17 2005, 15:26:33 UTC 7 years ago

Recommendations for alternate framing/composing welcome. still learning.

[info]co_techie

March 17 2005, 02:42:33 UTC 7 years ago

Color coordinated at that! (She probably didn't decide on it seriously) :)

[info]arunshanbhag

March 17 2005, 11:28:47 UTC 7 years ago

you are right about the color, I didn't even realize it.
:-)

[info]fovia

March 17 2005, 04:35:37 UTC 7 years ago

the look in her eyes suggests that she *knows* she's irresistible.
i'd buy a dozen cucumbers from her...

[info]arunshanbhag

March 17 2005, 11:30:30 UTC 7 years ago

She has the confident look. Imagine what she and the other women could do with more resources and opportunities. Women's empowerment still needs to go a long way in rural india.

[info]99kanitas

March 17 2005, 15:02:51 UTC 7 years ago

Those boys to sell them on the Bombay-Nashik route, ghats around Igatpuri. Always tempted to get some, then warned about the accompanying loose motions.

[info]99kanitas

March 17 2005, 15:03:11 UTC 7 years ago

*who

[info]arunshanbhag

March 17 2005, 16:25:14 UTC 7 years ago

you can always get it whole and cut it yourself. Salt and red pepper is a must - bugs prolly not there.

my recommendation is eat chat the first day, get loose motion for 3 days, buy lotsa imodium and then enjoy the rest of your stay! This my experience from last visit (not by design, ofcourse!)

[info]subtle_blues

March 17 2005, 15:19:37 UTC 7 years ago

hey they look like " saas- bahu" to me.. did u notice the woman and man behind? maybe they r not couple.. but look at the woman bargaining and the man silently taking out his wallet! ( i'm not betting the man didn't bargain but it's nicer this way)
nice pic with a nice amount of green!! :-)
cheerio!

[info]arunshanbhag

March 17 2005, 18:46:39 UTC 7 years ago

HaHa. I had not noticed the couple in the background. I am like that too. Mom or sisters are busy haggling and I carry a disgusting look ;-) "Just give her the money and lets go!!! They are usually haggling for 2 rupees! or whatever.

yes, after the monsoons, goa is lush!

[info]thiscafe

March 18 2005, 18:24:26 UTC 7 years ago

That is the most wonderful picture.
What an excellent treat, makes our mouths water.
What wonderful greens!

[info]arunshanbhag

March 20 2005, 00:02:29 UTC 7 years ago

thank you
:)

[info]thekamajournals

March 21 2005, 16:12:05 UTC 7 years ago

A real ethnic beauty.

We have added you on to our friends list. You are very talented.

[info]arunshanbhag

March 22 2005, 01:28:20 UTC 7 years ago

added you back.
"talented" ? ;-) Don't know about that.
looking forward to exciting things in you journal. nice pics, btw.

[info]thekamajournals

March 22 2005, 14:08:58 UTC 7 years ago

Thank you, we are trying to get the journal more exciting, at the same time make our deram a relaity.

Thank you for the compliments, you are welcom to comment on the kama journals anytime.
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