a fruit seller and a homeless guy

Raymond J Barlow · Jul 18, 2005

Really great shots Mansi!

JonK · Jul 18, 2005

I think everyone here has summed up well the way I feel about these and all your street shots in general.
you really do have an eye for conveying the feelings of street life mansi. :hail:
I was immediately struck by the message conveyed in the second shot. I think it's brilliant.
excellent work

M @ k o · Jul 19, 2005

Really nice capture Mansi , as always.

Mansi · Jul 19, 2005

Thanks you guys.. as always for the encouraging comments

Nidhi · Jul 19, 2005

Mansi, both the pics are amazing. Well done.

Surrealist said:
1. the shawl/material the man has on his shoulder - is this the same yard of material you see men wearing in other countries like Pakistan - or is it just the cloth he is covering his fruit with?

Surrealist, yes, the cloth is similar to the one you may see in Pakistan. It is called a 'Gamchha'; a large handkerchief cum scarf.

Surrealist said:
2. are those olives? the shiny black colour is brilliant. i assume the paper behind the fruit is a cone to hold it in.

Those are 'Jamuns', a sweet - sour fruit, very popular in India and one of my favourites. The word 'Jamun' is derived from it's colour - 'Jamuni' i.e. indigo.

Have a nice day.