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Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 15 May 2008 in People & Portraits and Portfolio.

Many young backpackers get their hair braided on Khao San Road in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Comments (35)

dillonpic from United States

cool shot. captured some good expressions here.

15 May 2008 12:30am

@dillonpic: Thank you, Dillon.

Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

That will keep their hair out of their eyes for awhile. Great interest picture.

15 May 2008 12:43am

@Marion: Thanks so much, Marion.

dailyphotosofmaalé from Maalé, Maldives

very cool
I like the fact that they are trying to check on each other

15 May 2008 1:06am

@dailyphotosofmaalé: Glad you noticed that. thank you, dpm.

Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa

Very cool Michael...I love the look on the young man's face he look sso totally bored with life!! hahaha. Lovely natural shot

15 May 2008 1:32am

@Mandy: Thank you, Mandy. I enjoyed your comment.

givethemhell from Germany

Its practical, they needn't wash their hair any more. LOL.

15 May 2008 2:13am

@givethemhell: I didn't know this. thank you, Eva.

Illuci from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands

You caught very well their bored face expression! Oh, how they suffer by having to wait and nothing to do for a while! They can't even chat because then their heads will be moving. Good shot!

15 May 2008 3:14am

@Illuci: A great comment. Thank you, Erik.

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

Yes....a good street capture!I don't think that the two are bored, I believe they are impatient!(Even if I were younger, I wouldn't have my hair tortured that way!)

15 May 2008 3:48am

@Japanalia: I think they are just relaxed and passive in the way people are in a barber's or hairdresser's. Thank you, Gabriela.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

I love the way the two people are glancing sideway's at one another, it seems to suggest, that it was the girls idea to have this done and the guy gave in reluctantly. It can take quite a time to braid a full head of hair, so he was probably in for quite a time :) It has the advantage that the hair doesn't have to be washed and it keeps it tidy, but at the end of their journey, they could have a lot less hair than they started out with, the hair is put under pressure and sometimes, the braided hair will, just break off near the scalp :) Sorry I'm rambling now, lol :D back to the photograph.
A wonderful street shot with great expressions and colours, nice one Michael.

15 May 2008 4:07am

@MaryB: Thank you for the added expert information, Mary and I'm glad the photo has stimulated speculation.

angel from Iran

wow:)

15 May 2008 4:16am

@angel: Thank you, Angel.

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Hi Michael, very nice shot of local life. I imagine the 'Hair-do' is expensive, and that makes me quite happy with my cropped head which I've had for 30 years :)

15 May 2008 4:19am

@Observing: Probably a little cheaper in Bangkok than in the West but still pricey. Thank you, Mike.

Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal

interesting shot full of color

15 May 2008 4:39am

@Teresa Durães: Thanks so much, Teresa.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Love their expressions! Wonderful colors.

15 May 2008 5:10am

@Betty: Thank you, Betty.

Zoinks from Toronto, Canada

A very colorful shot. Tells a lot of story.

15 May 2008 6:59am

@Zoinks: Thank you for visiting.

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Very nice shot :} I think it must be sore after a while.

15 May 2008 7:26am

@Ina: I've heard it could be damaging for the hair as well. Thank you, Ina.

Wizened Eye from United States

Great shot. So many possible plot lines... ; )

15 May 2008 7:32am

@Wizened Eye: Very much so, Thank you, WE.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Brilliant shot Michael LOL I don't know what I like the most, the hairdressers at work, the tentative look - the I'lll look at anything but you of the young 'clients' or just the sheer beauty of the 'moment' you 'captured' it's a FANTASTIC PHOTOGRAPH ;)

15 May 2008 7:44am

@Lorraine: That's a great and generous comment. thank you, Lorraine.

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

Another great street scene ... tells a tale without words!

15 May 2008 7:45am

@Ron: Thanks so much, Ron.

Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore

Their new hairstyles look way cool! I like the way they're making eyes are each other ^^ Although i can't exactly believe the guy's hair is long enough to be braided?

15 May 2008 7:46am

@Koushiro~光子郎: many thanks, Koushiro.

Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States

HAHAHAHA! great capture - note they were "checking" each other out! i love the street colors and facial expression (esp of the woman.)

15 May 2008 8:04am

@Photographs by M.E.: Thanks so much, M.E.

MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany

Hehe - they seem to think: "And another photographer!". I'm sure you were not the first one on those two :)

15 May 2008 9:09am

@MadScientist: Thanks, MS.

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Canada

You caught their expression really well, makes it interesting...

15 May 2008 9:10am

@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Many thanks, Wolfgang.

Oswegan from United States

This works well. Makes me wonder if they are together or not.

15 May 2008 9:12am

@Oswegan: Perhaps they aren't. Thank you, O.

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

Nice colors captured here. But that girl seems to be expressing second thoughts about getting her hair braided.

15 May 2008 9:34am

@Steven: That is likely. thank you, Steven.

alex centrella from California, United States

absolute perfection, colors,comp,angle, and candid.

15 May 2008 9:50am

@alex centrella: Thanks you, Alex. I appreciate that.

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

. . . and not all look too happy about it !

15 May 2008 10:28am

@Ronnie 2¢: Perhaps it hurts. Thanks, Ronnie.

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

Great candid shot, well done

15 May 2008 1:50pm

@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.

Marie from FRESNES, France

jolie scène de rue colorée.

15 May 2008 2:29pm

@Marie: Merci, Marie.

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

A very interesting cultural-fun shot.

15 May 2008 2:44pm

@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF.

Margie from Auckland, New Zealand

Great shot! Such a lot going on.

15 May 2008 2:48pm

@Margie: Thank you very much, Margie.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Beautiful and colourful candid shot. I like their expressions!

15 May 2008 3:42pm

@standley: Thank you, Standley.

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Une scène de rue réussie : de la couleur et de l'humour. Les 2 jeunes qui se regardent "du coin de l'oeil" semblent s'observer et se dire "quelle tête il va avoir quand la coiffure sera terminée ?"

15 May 2008 5:19pm

@Evelyne Dubos: Je conviens. Un bon commentaire. Merci, Evelyne.