The produce man tests his product in the souks of Fez. Except for the key hanging from his neck, this portrait could have been 100 years ago. I cherish the rich coloration of this image – it is warm, rich, and timeless. He grips his greens in one hand, and tastes them with the other. I assume he is checking their freshness. This portrait expresses a sense of duty – he seems intense, experienced, and efficient. I like the way the curve of greens in his lap and hand echo the curve of rusted metal next to him. It is very typical of the souks of Fez – ancient, chaotic, jumbled, and often, to western eyes at least, surprising.