“Handling the Merchandise” Photograph

Even the sawn-off mannequins are such a seductive shape I can almost understand the desire for a quick grope.

He was actually the stall-holder and was distractedly using ‘her’ as a drum.

Photograph taken on “Saturday Walking Street”, Chiang Mai, Thailand

“Boring Toys” Photograph

Knitting cuddly toys may well be a boring way to pass the time but it could also be a clever marketing strategy: “Look! Being surrounded by my calming cutey animals makes me want to go to sleep – why not buy a few for your high-energy kids?”

Photograph taken on “Saturday Walking Street”, Chiang Mai, Thailand

“No Hope” Photograph

Well, that’s not welcome news out on the Walking Street! And a complete contrast to the “things will only get better” message from three days ago.

Usually with black-and-white photographs I like to add a touch of warmth to the tone but in this case the cooler un-toned version seems a better fit to the morbid outlook of the subject.

Photograph taken on “Saturday Walking Street”, Chiang Mai, Thailand

“A Hint of Happiness” Photograph

I find this photograph interesting because although we can see almost none of his face the boy’s expression is immediately obvious. An indication of how important reading other people’s moods is to us as social, visual mammals and hence how good we are at it.

I now have a strange urge to put a winking smiley at the end here so you can read my expression but I’ll resist.

Photograph taken on “Saturday Walking Street”, Chiang Mai, Thailand

“Viewpoint” Photograph

A child’s-eye view of a child’s adult-level view.

Must make a nice difference to the usual butt-level view young children get in these crowded markets.

Photograph taken on “Saturday Walking Street”, Chiang Mai, Thailand

“Spare” Photograph

I like the attitude that “things will only get better” but I must say that’s the most realistic looking ‘spare tire’ I’ve ever seen.

Photograph taken on “Saturday Walking Street”, Chiang Mai, Thailand