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Sign Language

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We've all seen or heard of the signs. "Drop your trousers here!" at the Laundry, and so forth.
The clothing seller at these floating markets felt it worth the effort to put up his 'Billboard' on
the waterway. After all, who could resist a cold 5 Baht Coke. (I Baht = 4 cents US). Mama McDonalds,
on the other hand, lets her cuisine do the talking. And it's always a good sign when you have to get
through the crush of locals buying the vendor's food.

This doublet of images did not make it past my edit stage, but like all 'pack rats' I even keep
the failures. I loved the sign, but the electricity wires (!!!) were in the way every where I stood.
Perhaps, all the artistic failures in the images add to the noisy and aromatic life of the market.

Nikon 801S and Fuji 100 full exif

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Patricia Lay-Dorsey08-Dec-2007 23:22
I agree with Ann. The wires make it seem more authentic, as if I'm there not just looking at a picture postcard. Sure glad you keep your "failures." Keep 'em coming!
Guest 07-Dec-2007 17:33
Actually I like the electricity wires,Colin. I think it adds,not distract the image.
Love the sign too! Amazing,4 cents for a Coke.
Guest 07-Dec-2007 16:53
Again you have expertly captured ambience with these images. I can almost smell it... =)
Guest 07-Dec-2007 15:24
I'm really glad you posted this image, wires and all... I really like that sign and the whole atmosphere is really fascinating. Great work!
Paco López07-Dec-2007 15:05
Excellent image!!!!! Big vote!
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