Market Friday in Aungban, Myanmar
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You have probably been to a drive in restaurant before, but in Myanmar, they have drive-in markets! But let me start from the beginning: After I had travelled to Taunggyi, a city with very friendly people that is somewhat off-the-beaten track despite its proximity to the popular tourist hotspot Inle Lake, I decided to head to Kalaw before travelling on to Kayah State, a rarely visited region of Myanmar. To get from Taunggyi to Kalaw, I took the local train in the early morning - and soon I found myself at one of the most amazing markets that I have ever been to.
1/25s; 15mm; f/7.1; ISO 125
After a few hours of slowly driving past beautiful landscapes, the train approached Aungban. When the train stopped at the platform, dozens of vendors were waiting to sell their goods to their freshly arrived customers.
1/60s; 35mm; f/2.8; ISO 100
I watched in awe how the platform turned into a busy market place. My fellow passengers went on a shopping spree as they started leaning out of the window, beckoning and sending away vendors, inspecting goods, comparing prices, bargaining, deciding on products, handing over money and trying to find space for their newly bought goods in the train that was filling up quickly.
1/30s; 20mm; f/3.2; ISO 250
1/200s; 35mm; f/2.0; ISO 320
Big and small bags of produce were moved inside the train through doors and windows while vendors scampered around to get more produce.
1/125s; 35mm; f/2.8; ISO 200
1/250s; 18mm; f/2.5; ISO 720
When the train left Aungban to continue its journey to Kalaw after forty minutes, it as filled with goods just like my SD was filled with photos from this fantastic market.
1/100s; 35mm; f/2.0; ISO 560
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1/500s; 32mm; f/2.5; ISO 100
1/30s; 18mm; f/16.0; ISO 100
I am in love with this post! Who knew such a thing existed? Myanmar is a country that is filled with surprises and such unusual ways of selling their merchandise.
Right off, the pictures lure me in. Your photography is so graphic, it stirs the soul in so many ways. The pictures are so expressive and descriptive to my eyes, without saying a word. That is a gift.
The buzzing around with the vendors as they lunge towards the train, heavily laden with produce... It would have taken me by surprise, I am sure. I am sure this scene makes for a very awesome photo op for tourists and like everything else, modernization will come in to update this traditional way of selling their merchandise. Of course, I hope this doesn't happen before I get there.
I wanted to ask you how safe it is to travel about the country as you do. While I am not in the least intimidated to do so, I guess what I am asking is if you feel safe? As an aside, I cannot express to you how much I appreciate you sharing your experiences with us! I always get excited when I see you posting into the challenge!
Thank you for the time and effort to put the #MarketFriday post together. You are always a welcome edition!
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You certainly write the best comments, thank you so much! Myanmar is probably one of the safest countries in Southeast Asia to visit, there are no armed conflicts in the areas opened to tourism and crime is very low, I felt very safe at all times. The people of Myanmar are so kind, they can't be blamed for the political problems the country has. I really enjoyed travelling in this amazing country!
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Really interesting processing of the photos - looks like illustration from a book. Original and well done!
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Thank you :) The market was so fascinating!