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Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 19 May 2008 in Lifestyle & Culture and Portfolio.
Amid the Friday hubbub of a street in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, a worker from Pakistan buys a pot from a seller seated on the cab of his pickup. Thursday and Friday are the weekend in much of the Arab world.
@saeed: Thanks for commenting, Saeed.
@Rhys: Thank you, Rhys. yes, just an attempt to show how it is on Fridays.
@mosleh: Thank you, Mosleh.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
How interesting, the seller looks like he has a great selection of goods on offer, in his mobile market stall. A great shot Michael.
19 May 2008 6:20am
@MaryB: Mostly inexpensive items. thank you, Mary.
Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa
Oh wow - thanks for that insight into life in the middle east Michael. This is a great capture of the hustle and bustle of market day!
19 May 2008 8:54am
@Mandy: Thank you, Mandy. glad you find it instructive.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Looks like a bustling place ... not quite as exotic as the street scenes in Bangkok ...
19 May 2008 10:27am
@Ron: I agree with you. thank you, Ron.
vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Québec, Canada
Commerce makes the world go round.... Good capture!
19 May 2008 10:42am
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Yes, business is all. Thank you, Wolfgang.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Rather busy I must say! Great shot! Its a good thing nothing gets stolen! ^^"
19 May 2008 10:43am
@Koushiro~光子郎: Penalties for theft are very severe. thank you, Koushiro.
@Alun Lambert: Thank you, Alun.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Amazing ... but I suppose it is better to be above the crowd! ;D
Good capture!
19 May 2008 10:49am
@Judy: Thank you, Judy.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
I love these glimpses into other cultures, great scene. Considering the implications of photography in those countries, how do you handle that?
19 May 2008 11:46am
@Observing: yes, you have to be very careful. Women can be particularly dangerous to shoot. thanks, Mike.
@Tilala: Merci, Marie.
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Great people photo, lots going on, showing how people go about their daily business in other countries
19 May 2008 1:54pm
@Peter Miller: Yes, I think it is especially interesting for westerners. Thank you, Peter.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
viewing people selling their ware on the street in a country I've never been to, has always been a fantasy of mine seen it as a great adventure, and there's you photo, you never disappoint me :)
19 May 2008 2:10pm
@Lorraine: I'm so happy you got something out of the photo. thank you, Lorraine.
givethemhell from Germany
There is quite a bit of action here, a lively street scene.
19 May 2008 2:24pm
@givethemhell: Yes, I wanted to show a usual Friday. Thanks, Eva.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
An impressive reporter photo ! Nice citylife shot. Congratulations.
19 May 2008 3:27pm
@Calusarus: You summed it up well. thank you, Calusarus.
MadScientist from Düsseldorf, Germany
A quite different kind of bazaar than I would have expected it. Very interesting!
19 May 2008 3:31pm
@MadScientist: Thank you, MS. Nothing too exotic here.
@dillonpic: Thank you, Dillon.
@ManuelaR: Many thanks, Manuela.
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Interesting information. A great shot of the action on the street!
19 May 2008 7:32pm
@Craig: Many thanks, Craig.
Anne from White Rock, Canada
Great documentary shot of a street vendor. Somehow, it reminded me of the Thursdays, I spent in La Penita, Mexico, where they have an open market in the streets once a week. The guys who couldn't afford canvas booths sold merchandise at the edge of the market like this, from the back of trucks or on top of their cars. We are getting a great education out of your extended trip!
19 May 2008 8:36pm
@Anne: I'm so glad you find it educational. Thank you, Anne.
Baz from Teglia, United Kingdom
Very interesting photo, you can almost feel the confusion around
19 May 2008 8:45pm
@Baz: Very true. it is crowded and confused. Great comment, Baz.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Beautiful street shot. I like the colours and the action!
19 May 2008 9:06pm
@standley: Thank you, Standley.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Pas besoin de stand, un toit de voiture fait l'affaire, et c'est parti... les petits commerce de rue font toujours de bons sujets dans ces pays.
19 May 2008 10:17pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Je conviens. Merci, Evelyne.
Luis A. De Jesus R. from Mexico City, Mexico
Very good street shot. Interesting how Thursday and Friday are the weekends. So you work on Saturday and Sunday too?
20 May 2008 12:50am
@Luis A. De Jesus R.: Thanks, Luis. Yes, I work on Saturday and Sunday.
Rags from Plano, United States
Great image. I love all the activity that is going on in the image.
20 May 2008 1:23am
@Rags: Thank you, Rags.
@e.: Thank you, e.
Photographs by M.E. from Encino, United States
this is a powerful image about culture and how people live differently in different countries.
20 May 2008 3:59am
@Photographs by M.E.: Thanks for the great comment.
@Arash: Many thanks.
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