Shops

Shops are one of my favourite subjects.  They capture so much of the culture of their situation.  Food is characteristic of a region or country and the shop owner or server also reflects this personality.

I always ask if I can take photos, because, if I don’t I may only get one photograph or all the further pictures are of grumpy people.  Also, shop owners sometimes may not want you to take pictures because they may think you are going to pass on their prices or what they stock.

The standard lens is often the best in “landscape” mode or a wide angle if taking photographs in “portrait” to get the “involved” look.