Taking a break from shopping is always a good idea. This Muslim woman, whose photo I took near the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, obviously thought so. I suspect she was happy to be enjoying a moment of peace while outside and away from the chaos of the bustling market.
Muslim woman resting near Spice Bazaar
She caught my attention because of the look on her face and the fact that she was dressed in all black (and had dark bags), which meant I might capture some nice contrast. Although I shot the photo on my previous camera, which had certain limitations, I’m happy with the results.
Photographic Details
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix E900
F stop: 5.6
Focal length: 28mm
Shutter: 1/1000
ISO: 200 or 400 (Info not available)
Your Experience/Thoughts?
Do you enjoy visiting markets and bazaars? Have you been to the Spice Bazaar in Istanbul? If so, what did you think?
Are you comfortable shooting photos of random people, locals especially, whom you encounter while traveling? Do you think one should ask permission first? I did not ask in this case because of the candid nature of what I saw. If I had, I think the photo would have been very different–and perhaps, disappointing.
Whatever your thoughts re: this sort of photography, you might want to check out my post on the morals and ethics of travel photography. It deals with this very subject–and some of the controversy surrounding it.
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