The man sat at the entrance to the market, gazing out in a daze

Man sitting at the entrance to the market
Man sitting at the entrance to the market
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Amid the bustling energy one might expect from a market, this place carried an unexpectedly tranquil atmosphere. Having arrived anticipating the lively chaos of a busy market, I found the quietness almost disarming. Still, there was something pleasant about strolling through the market at my own pace, free from the usual crowds. It allowed me to observe the little details that might otherwise be missed in the commotion.

A man in the photograph seemed to embody this serene vibe. He sat quietly on a chair near the entrance, blending seamlessly into the market's calm. Doing nothing in particular, he gazed absentmindedly at the foot traffic passing by. Relaxed in his seat, he seemed to embrace the slow rhythm of time flowing through the market.

There wasn’t anything special in his line of sight—no focal point drawing his attention. He appeared simply content to drift along with the market’s subdued energy. Watching him, I realized that choosing to explore this quiet market, instead of a noisier, livelier one, wasn’t a disappointment after all. It was a welcome change of pace.

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Feb 2025 IN THE CITY INDIA

PHOTO DATA

No

12784

Shooting Date

May 2024

Posted On

February 1, 2025

Place

Mumbai, India

Genre

Street Photography

Camera

SONY ALPHA 7R V

Lens

ZEISS BATIS 2/40 CF

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