Taking the role
We were walking the dog when we saw it!
How on earth did we forgot about this?
We were discussing the whole week that it is coming and now that it is here, we had forgotten it! If we had taken a different route for our walk we would have missed it for sure!
Are you wondering what I am talking about?
But the biggest fair in town, that happens once a year, a few meters away from our home!
Fortunately this year lasts not two (as usual) but three days, so even if we lost the first day (it was late at night when we finally saw it) there are two more days to enjoy it :)
We stopped by at noon today (we are so close after all), before it gets too crowded, to take a first stroll, check things out and of course, take a few pictures!
The diversity of the goods on the stalls is chaotic, for one more time. From toys, to hardware tools and from cloths and linen, to cosmetics and jewellery, there is something for everyone.
That is without mentioning the countless kinds of pastry, the barbecued meat and many more sweet and savoury delicacies!
The sneer on the old lady's face, watching the happening from her balcony, shows a bit of disapproval or maybe displeasure.
I wonder why.
I am sure that she have seen many fairs from that balcony and maybe she finds it less satisfactory than other ones.
Or maybe she just wanted to have a siesta and the noise spoiled it for her :)
As for the flag waving next to her, we are having a national holiday tomorrow and a lot of people use to put a flag in front of their home to honour the occasion!
If you follow my blog for some time, you would have noticed that I don't usually take pictures of people. It is not that I avoid them but I find other subjects to be more interesting.
Nevertheless, I do enjoy once in a while, to take the role of the street photographer and document the life of my fellow citizens.
Especially in events like this one :)
As @traisto and myself are a little over a year living here, this is the second time to attend this fair. Last year we had just moved in and it was kind of a welcome party in the town!
A pretty grandiose and loud one, I might add :)
I wrote this post last year, if you care to make a comparison to my photographic approach or to my writing. I think that both are quite different!
But it is already dark outside and maybe we'll go take a second look at it. And judging from the people passing in front of our window, it would be much more crowded and busy now :)
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I can see that it is a very popular fair, there is a lot of diversity of products here and when you mention the food it reminded me of the San Telmo fair in Buenos Aires every Sunday, that by the way I should visit it one more time.
It's good that now there are 3 days of the fair, I hope you can enjoy it :)
Nice shots and beautiful place @fotostef friend! Have a wonderful day ✨😊
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Thank you very much!
I guess there are a lot of fairs like that all over the world, especially in Latin America :)
Yes, there are many and each one has its charm, like the one you show us :)
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Now I want loukoumades! I haven't eaten for years, I'll have to look for the recipe hahaha, by the way, I love fairs and your photos with people are very good, I think you should do this more once in a while 😊
If you were a bit closer I would have send you a box but I am afraid you are too far away :)
Now I know that it is not the same but if you taste freshly baked warm bread with olive oil, honey and cinnamon, with your eyes closed, it has the same sensation!
Hahaha, the thought counts, thank you!
Hey, I'll give it a try! I usually make bread from time to time 😋.
These markets are an incredible place to find interesting objects and also to take lots of photographs.
The photos turned out very nice!!
Thank you, I am glad you liked them!
The markets are very interesting indeed and the things you can find there are mind-blowing :)
Look at all those smiling faces! I think half the fun of street photography is catching people with more 'natural' expressions. The old lady's back is probably just hurting, know I mean mug everyone when mine's acting up. Fun set of photos, hope to see more street photography from you.
I am glad you liked them!
I used to practice street photography much more but the years have pass and people have become oversuspicious with photographers. Now I only take out my camera in touristic places and festivities, like this one :)
Ah, people aren't fond of photographers there either? I know exactly what you mean, I got flipped off taking photos today and if he could have done more he would have.
Amazing Shots Stef!
I had no idea about this fair :)
Thank you Katerina!
It is a big fair, there were merchants even from Crete :)
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Great outing
Thanks!
Those sweets on the table made my soul leave my body for a second, lol 🤣
Haha, there is an abundance in temptations indeed :)
I wonder what's in there for me. I already have a face like the lady on the balcony.... until .... until I saw the ice cream!
;)
I would like about three or four pairs of socks like the ones in the other post.
Oh, but we also have Unicorn balloons ..Beautiful to see, but I'm good with mine.
I think that the whole concept of the fairs is that anyone can find something. At least if there is the slightest will for shopping!
Myself on the other hand, I only took pictures :)
Αχ, πόσο μου αρέσουν τα πανηγύρια 💃🏻🕺🏻😃, περπατάς, κοιτάς, τρως κάτι και χαλάς και κανένα τάλιρο 🤭🤭 εγώ θέλω να τα αγοράσω όλα 🥴😂.
Ξέρω ότι οι άνθρωποι δεν είναι και πολύ όμορφοι αλλά πάρε και σε αυτούς καμία φωτογραφία 😂😂
Χαχα, εντάξει μωρέ καλοί είναι και οι άνθρωποι αλλά με δυσκολεύουν λιγάκι. Ενώ τα λουλούδια ούτε φεύγουν, ούτε έχουν αντιρρήσεις :)
🤔 ποιός ξέρει, μπορεί και αυτά να τις έχουν
Σωστό!
The sneer from the lady’s face, I could guess she wanted to nap and the noise 😂😂
I love fairs and I am sure most people were super excited for this one because it looks so big.
Haha yes, fairs are great but I wouldn't want to have one in front of my door :)
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😂😂😂 Exactly the noise will be so much
You’re welcome
Love these shots .
I am glad you do :)
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