When I pointed my camera at him while asking for directions, the man responded with a peace sign

Man throwing up deuce
Man throwing up deuce

While aimlessly wandering the streets of Bangkok, I realized I had completely lost my way. At some point, I no longer knew which direction I was heading. Getting lost in an unfamiliar city can feel like being quietly left behind by the world—but in its own way, that’s when the real adventure begins. Asking locals for directions is half the fun.

This time, I approached a man in a red apron, the one in the photo. He was lounging on a chair he’d placed on the sidewalk, and when I asked for directions, he responded with a warm smile. Seeing a chance, I raised my camera, and he flashed a peace sign without hesitation. Getting lost in a city full of friendly people isn’t such a bad thing—it might just be the best part.

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Jan 2018 PEOPLE THAILAND

PHOTO DATA

No

10403

Shooting Date

Sep 2017

Posted On

January 6, 2018

Modified On

June 13, 2025

Place

Bangkok, Thailand

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

SONY ALPHA 7R II

Lens

SONNAR T* FE 55MM F1.8 ZA

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