A smiling woman rode out of the Shuixian Temple Market on a motorcycle

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I stood at the entrance to the aisle of the Shuixian Temple Market and looked around. The bustle of the daytime had long since passed, and the market was quiet and deserted. The workers did not seem to be in a hurry, and seemed to be spending their time in a calm and relaxed manner. The scene was filled with a quiet atmosphere, but to me, it seemed a bit lacking.

Whenever I come to the market, I always want to be in the middle of the hustle and bustle. The market is a lively place, with the voices of shopkeepers echoing and touts flying in from somewhere, and that is the best part of the market. I like to walk through such a place, exchanging conversations with people I don't know what they are saying.

As I was looking down the aisle, wondering if I had come at the wrong time, a motorcycle appeared ahead of me. The rider was an elderly woman. She approached me slowly with a gentle smile on her face. There was a warmth to her smile.

As I gazed at her face, my heart naturally calmed down, even though I should have been looking for a hustle and bustle. I began to think that a deserted market was not so bad if I could see someone's peaceful smile in such a tranquil setting.

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Mar 2017 PEOPLE TAIWAN

PHOTO DATA

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10063

Shooting Date

Sep 2016

Posted On

March 7, 2017

Modified On

January 23, 2025

Place

Tainan, Taiwan

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

SONY ALPHA 7R II

Lens

EF85MM F1.2L II USM

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