The man on the wayside in Yangon, sitting at a table equipped with a sewing machine

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I was approaching the hotel where I was staying. The only thing left to do in Yangon was to check out of the hotel, pack my bags, and head to the airport. As I was heading toward the hotel entrance, I met eyes with a man. The man was sitting at a table set out by the sidewalk. The table was equipped with an old-fashioned sewing machine. The man was a tailor on a street corner in Yangon, waiting for customers to come to his small store.

During my stay in Yangon, I passed by his store every day. His store was right next to my hotel. I noticed his shop right next to my hotel, so I was naturally aware of his existence and was curious about him every time I passed by, but he always looked busy. He seemed to be a reputable craftsman and was always busy with his work. Because of this situation, it was the first time on our last day in Yangon that I saw the man looking bored.

When I pointed my camera at him, the man returned my calm gaze. Looking at his face, I realized that the end of my trip was almost here.

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Sep 2019 MYANMAR PEOPLE

PHOTO DATA

No

11190

Shooting Date

Sep 2018

Posted On

September 12, 2019

Modified On

October 30, 2023

Place

Yangon, Myanmar

Genre

Portrait Photography

Camera

SONY ALPHA 7R II

Lens

SONNAR T* FE 55MM F1.8 ZA

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