Village Shop

Soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, extension cables, eggs, lightbulbs……….. these are just a few of the items available from the Ganesh store in the village of Aihole, Karnataka.

The owner reads his newspaper while waiting for his mid morning customers……..

Tags: Aihole Village, architecture, India, Karnataka, Photography, Portrait, street photography, Urban Landscape, Village Shop

21 thoughts on “Village Shop”

Stone Photography on August 14, 2012 at 10:38 pm said:

Brilliant shot….love the complexity of the image.

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- John Smith on August 14, 2012 at 10:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks Adrian, it was very difficult to decide how much to leave and how much to crop. In the end I decided to crop only a little because I too liked the busy disorganised complexity of it. I like your old man post for today on your interesting blog.
  
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hellosonya on August 14, 2012 at 11:06 pm said:

Love it! I think this would also look great in B&W!

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- John Smith on August 14, 2012 at 11:29 pm said:
  
  Hello Sonya, and thanks………. I was in two minds. It needed some colour, but not fully saturated, so I compromised.
  
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Tania Smith on August 15, 2012 at 1:28 am said:

I really love the juxtaposition of contrasting elements in this shot. For example, the simplicity of certain geometric shapes within the crop (floor, ceiling, walls and wooden frames) with the complexity of shapes in the stacked / hanging merchandise. The calmness of the shopkeepers pose and demeanour combined with the general sense of chaos with all the colours / shapes packed into a small space. Also, (my favourite bit of all) – is your decision with the colour saturation. I love how it is both subtle and colourful – this is what attracted me instantly. To my mind, it is the perfect choice for this particular image. Lovely!

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- John Smith on August 15, 2012 at 4:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks Tania, nicely erudite and perceptive observations…….. true discernment…… 🙂
  
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Bill Chance on August 15, 2012 at 1:35 am said:

Great shot – the detail is what really makes it. You pulled the color off exactly right.

Thanks for sharing.

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- John Smith on August 15, 2012 at 3:36 pm said:
  
  Hi Bill, good to hear from you. Thanks, I eventually got the colour about right.
  
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colorspark on August 15, 2012 at 9:30 am said:

Great shot!

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- John Smith on August 15, 2012 at 4:43 pm said:
  
  Thanks and welcome.
  
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Noeline Smith on August 15, 2012 at 9:45 am said:

Great shot. Keeping it ‘busy’ without too much colour taking over is perfect.

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- John Smith on August 15, 2012 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Hello Noeline, and thanks very much.
  
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belgradestreets on August 15, 2012 at 2:20 pm said:

Great shot, could spend hours browsing!

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- John Smith on August 15, 2012 at 4:44 pm said:
  
  Thanks again Andy.
  
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neverphoto on August 16, 2012 at 5:08 am said:

Perfect mix of detail and balance. My favorite of your work.

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- John Smith on August 16, 2012 at 8:44 pm said:
  
  Hi Nev, and thanks………favourite so far………well what about today’s post? ……….. 🙂
  
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  - neverphoto on August 17, 2012 at 1:26 am said:
    
    The Dalry? Yes, that too…
    
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    - John Smith on August 17, 2012 at 10:55 am said:
      
      Thanks…..:-). You’re a good’un
      
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Helen Cherry on August 17, 2012 at 12:40 am said:

This tells the story of many Indian peoples lives..

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- John Smith on August 18, 2012 at 11:49 pm said:
  
  True Helen, they work hard and also value a good education……
  
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  - Helen Cherry on August 19, 2012 at 7:40 am said:
    
    yes indeed
    
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