Our markets in town are all amazing places to take a camera (and avoid leaving money/phones/valuables in your pockets). One of my favorites and one of the only places on the planet (that I know of) where you will find Muslims selling Tibetan goods to Tibetans is at our local Tibetan market. The fact that I saw 4 very unique and individual ethnic groups in one setting is what makes where I live simply amazing. Depending on whose counting, we have as many as 7 unique ethnic groups in one place.
I spent close to 3 hours today with a student on a photo assignment as well as scouting some locations for a shoot on Friday. It’s always nice to come home with images you are proud of from a scouting trip – excited for Friday’s shoot (stay tuned)
Some Highlights:
- Chinese girl yelling at me in English “My name is China!”
- Saw a piece of Tibetan Coral that cost 50,000RMB (~$7,300 USD) ie, more than my first car.
- Was told “Your head is really small for you being so big” – I have to disagree
- Met a beggar that has – no kidding – “Dreams of studying Chinese Kung Fu”
- Was stoked to shoot w/ a student catching on and just “Getting it”
Like I said, it’s nice to scout but at the same time come home with pictures you are proud of. –
Pictures after the break
Hope everyone enjoys.
B
Really fantastic details here. Love the colours too. Oh my goodness those that red robe and strings of blue beads…