Karachi - Pakistan

Sunday textile market on the sidewalks of Karachi, Pakistan.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel / 18-55mm Canon lens

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S.A.M says:

love pakistan, daddy brought me some nice banjabies
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Doodeh says:

brilliant contrast!! The colors and the look on his face are so intense!! they're in harmony <3
Gosh, what do you do for a living! I'll try to do the same :p
I'll have to tell you.. I'm your #1 fan =)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

babasteve says:

> thanks, doodeh... you're not so bad yourself! i'm a cultural researcher and travel a lot! btw, thanks for being my number one fan - i like that! lol!!!
:)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Shooz says:

No no no no no.... I'M the number 1 fan, hehehe
Fantastic colours and pose btw.

I'd love to know more about your job steve, it sounds interesting
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Lorrie McClanahan says:

the line forms here...c'mon folks, let's be orderly and not mob the guy.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Pink Delight says:

Beauiful colors
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Protection Island says:

another beauty
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

taliX [deleted] says:

the magnificent colors and textures. what a fabulous shot! thanks Steve!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniele Florio says:

beautiful colors and subject, another shot that makes me proud of having you as a contact! Thanks for sharing babasteve!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Ifiallig [deleted] says:

there a lot of meanings I could see in this singel portrait...

beautiful textiles... colours...

you are great and amazing..
thank you for sharing all part of your travel... ps im your applicant for asisstant!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

whatsnext says:

wow.... great color and nice angle! but first of all, i'm so jealous that you're everywhere!!!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Auntie K says:

He looks very proud of this merchandise, with good reason. Such gorgeous textiles.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

carf says:

Inspiring!!!
Gregory - The Hummingbird Project
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Kenshiro says:

Splendid colors!
I really like this one.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesse Chen says:

What a beautiful picture.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

nonie vogue says:

Such intense colours! Beautiful shot, as always. Thanks for taking me along on your travels. You brighten my days.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

JucaFii says:

Fantastic... Your material is excellent! Great subjects, great images, great pics. Congratulations!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Dey says:

Another WOW photo, and I see I'm not alone in thinking that!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

babasteve says:

> hey... there's room for everybody!
> doodeh, shooz, and mcartist11: thanks so much for your enthusiastic comments - they really brighten my day!
> hey shooz: i truly love my job. i get to be in so many places, interact with so many people, and experience so many cultures. i do cultural research with an emphasis on cross-cultural communication, especially dealing with those cultures the can't, won't or don't commumicate primarily by way of reading and writing. ever since my university journalism days i've toted a camera around with me as i travel. i never really set out to "do" portraits, but i think because i love people so much and the "stories" their faces tell, i gravitate toward those kinds of shots! talking of stories, btw, i am also a specialist in storytelling (apparently not via photos though, according to a comment i've gotten in the tell-a-story-in-five-frames group!). i truly believe that the best way to impact people's lives is through images and stories! i've been doing this kind of work for about 25 years now and have been in over 80 countries, having lived in eastern and southern africa, the middle east, and now south asia.
> thanks pinkdelight, protection island, talix, and danieleflorio for your encouraging remarks!
:)
> laura grace, you are right, flickr is wonderful in that it provides a common meeting place for those from all over the world who have an interest in photography. i think it's amazing that i have flickr friends from latin america, asia, europe, north america, and the middle east... we share images, chat, and get to know one another. wow! i appreciate getting to know you and to have your wonderful comments on my meager contributions!
:]
> thanks, ayeona. i always appreciate your comments! i too enjoy your work so much. assistant? hmmm...
:)
> whatsnext, auntikhaki, carf, kenshiro, jesse chen, nonie vogue, jucafii, and dey: i too was pleased with this shot and several others i took of the same guy. all of the materials lining this karachi street for a sunday textiles market produced a photogprapher's paradise! thanks so much for all of your words of appreciation and encouragement!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Naccarato says:

What a kaleidoscope of amazing colors! Great Shot!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

imitation_of_life [deleted] says:

great portrait, great colors!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

babasteve says:

> thanks, naccarato and seba707. this textile market only happens once a week on the streets of karachi. what a kaleidoscope of colors and a photographer's dream. this guy's face and headscarf just begged to be photographed...! i must admit, this is one of my favorite images.
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Komal Soin says:

Wow gorgeous shot. You have the best job!
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

Mawazi1010 says:

Amazing .... great job loves ur photo's
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Automatt says:

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Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

babasteve says:

> thanks, automatt, for the postings to loquor!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

JET_BKK says:

Love the colors, and reminds me of my quick trip to Karachi a few years ago. Sadly, I didn't take a single photo :-(
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

Spectacular photo image....the colors really JUMP off the page...

Really well composed...and REALLY well done...

BRAVO....!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

!ITSONG Admin says:

Congratulations!!
Please add this photo to the
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Thanks for your marvelous collaboration!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Kika BR says:

I'm dreaming!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton says:

What a deliciously bracing color offering! Great work!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

mailliw says:

Beautiful - apart from the colours, I especially like the composition of the swooping rug/cloth.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Imapix says:

Fantastique1
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

H@shim A™ says:

Wow. Super flow and colors here Steve.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

B I R D says:

Beautiful
BIRD
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

hurleygurley says:

Got me again, Baba Steve! Do you wonder what makes certain cultures feel so free with their use of color? I imagine that economics plays a part, because even poor people can make great color but it seems there are many poor cultures who don't use color as much. And, again, I hate the way we (US) uses color mostly in the worst commercial way, rarely "artfully".
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

kmaier99 says:

WOW!...not a very intlligent comment, but my honest reaction.
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

daviza says:

great design, nice cropping, fine color!
Posted 48 months ago. ( permalink )

babasteve says:

> hundertwasser: yes, you are welcome to use the image... i'm honored!
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Kaippally:കൈപ്പള്ളി says:

This is a very colorful shot. The lighting is perfect. His expression is also natural
Posted 47 months ago. ( permalink )

Yawp Barbarian says:

Wonderful ! Love the colours ! Nice capture ! Just discovered your photostream, by chance, and glad I did !

Great photos of people, travels, and different cultures.

Cheers !
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Ra7aLaH says:

WOOOW! great colors!
Posted 44 months ago. ( permalink )

Zana Khan says:

I love this picture!!!!!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Nana-Bean [deleted] says:

Masha allah, this is a GREAT shot, worth TONS of money!!! protect it! the man looks very happy with his fabric!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Juavenita ♥ says:

Oh such great colours
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

eyetwist says:

this is a fantastic image - as are many others in your pakistan set. the abstract and vibrant colors are quite a contrast to the salesman's intense expression. nice work
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Popiart says:

I´m gld to be the 100th to click as a fave. this photo!Where is my prize?
And also I envy you, your profession...and to find those awesome colours!!
Congratulation Steve!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Clow says:

This is truly a superb image....!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

tdl says:

excellent work!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

eye of einstein says:

I may be 107..fave

anyways, I love this foto.

I was just in Istanbul and couldn't get shots like this because I wasn't assimilated and was mobbed by selling merchants at every look and turn.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sahie_777 says:

Wow amazing:)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Vít Hassan says:

Nice portrait and interesting colorful background.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Elle says:

Stunning!
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Mytho says:

Wow, I have no other word...
Posted 39 months ago. ( permalink )

Harleys & Thunderstorms says:

If this isn't a "blue-ribbon" photo then I guess I've never seen one.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

pestomama says:

oh, my goodness! i never cease to be amazed at your ability to place people against the most stunning backgrounds. these photos are no accident. a great body of work.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

JohnSeb says:

Ready for business!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

•°o.O FottY O.o°• [deleted] says:

amaaaaaaaazing!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

-pecas- says:

increible!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

faria! says:

A rainbow wall...and I like his intense, happy expression.

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Ana Gabriela says:

spectacular capture!!!!!!
breath taking..
from the textiles from around the world group)
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

chantillybear [deleted] says:

brilliant colors!!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Perla* says:

Great colors!!!

Please post it at "It’s multi-colored!!!" @
www.flickr.com/groups/18954832@N00/
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

M.Omair says:

Coloursssssss
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

dasherz07 says:

sweet, instant fave. i love the colors, and the man looks excited to have his picture taken!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

jipsealeeann says:

gorgeous color!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

~ Ana Gabriela says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called textiles from around the world - POST 1 COMMENT ON 3., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

iqbal says:

oh wow so colorful photo .. faved.
Seen in Karachi's Interesting photos
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

sunnasuhail says:

WOW!!!!! amazing colours great shot!!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Acrophobic says:

Great picture.
Are those saries?
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

leeann marie says:

the colors!! this is stunning.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

*SΛM says:

Amazing colours!!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

Bill from Boston says:

Lovely shot. Nice balance and feel. The vibrant colors of course are such a great backdrop.
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

_fathima says:

beautiful shot! the vertical stripes of colours are breathtaking.

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Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

【aimankay】™ says:

beautiful colours and 10/10 for taking a nice shot.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

jalalspages says:

This is beautiful Pakistan!!
Please consider adding this image to our very exclusive group on Pakistan!

www.flickr.com/groups/jalalspages_pakistan/
Please tag this photo with "Jalalspags Pakistan"
when you add it to the pool.
Posted 25 months ago. ( permalink )

aliraza* says:

Amazing colors !!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

SerialCoder says:

This image has been added to the Flickr Museum for making explore's top 25. Kudos! You can check it out HERE...

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

ab_design says:

Soaked an surrounded in color..... Splendid

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Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

f.bostinos [deleted] says:

The float is super, but fits before a so colored background only more lightmembranously.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

bryancrump says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beauty of Diversity..., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Anna Pagnacco says:

Excellent chromatism and composition!!! Anna
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

kaya73 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called www.flickr.com/groups/marketsandbazaar/ and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Mun Mun says:

A winner!
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

☀ AAFTAB Sheikh ☀ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called PICISTAN, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

Naeem Rashid says:

Lovely, colorful shot.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

dol2519 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Muslim-Portrait, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

synergaia says:

Thank you for a wonderful picture and thank you for letting the world use it under CC 2.0
We used it on our homepage, www.psykedu.dk/
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

huzur çıkmazı says:

very nice colors..
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

Ameer Hamza says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Karachi Photographers Club, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

WanderWorks says:

Fantastic shot! Vibrant colours, flowing lines, strong subject. Well done!

Found by searching "market".
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

L8o says:

..nice work! :`)
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

L8o says:

..very creative! :`)
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

nus nus says:

The true drama, the self-belief, the vanity of the salesman all in one small picture. He's Roma through and through.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

oochappan says:

colorful with good interaction !
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Pawel Sawicki says:

Very good portrait - full of colours and optimism.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Criativa Papel Arte says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ART and CRAFT, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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