ZC PUBLIC MARKET: POST 3:FACES

I really could not  imagine how the folks in the market would treat us. Definitely, we did not go there to market. We had our DSLRs hanging on our neck or held in the hand.

But, I was happy that I was greeted by cute and happy kids. They were thrilled by the thought that someone took their pictures and wanted to see the images, too. They giggled and laughed everytime they see their faces! And we know very well that they may never even have a copy!

The lady selling pancit was also very kind and was gracious enough to let us go on with what we were doing!

And the young lady washing the clothes was also so happy when I photographered her.

Where there were very happy people, there were also those who were indifferent...

And went on with their meals...

But some asked us why we were there... some asked innocently... and others, sort of doubtful and asking if we are from the media or TV stations.

And even old guys asked us to take his picture, too! This guy specifically pointed out why there was no flash!

We were taught... as much as possible do not use Flash... Better a grainy image than any picture with a flash! 

And this guy is selling these two shoes...in the area of the food!

But, even young people can also look so serious!

But it is the nice smile that makes the day!!!

Good day, everyone!

ZC PUBLIC MARKET: POST 2: FOOD HAWKERS

Actually, during our Travel Reportage seminar, we were asked to make a story in our mind and express it in pictures...

By looking at these pictures, can you imagine what I want to share about the Food Hawkers at the Zamboanga City Public Market?

Thanks, Michelle L. for the photo of this guy making coffee.. they say NITIB (Native) Coffee !

There are real people in the ZC Public Market and I was so happy to meet them and thankful that they were very nice to us!

ZC PUBLIC MARKET: POST 1: FIRST LOOK

Our Travel Reportage stint brought us to a place out of our comfort zone... the Zamboanga City Public Market!

The ZC Public Market is in the heart of Zamboanga City. The place is a bustling even if it was already a Saturday afternoon.

It was drizzling at the time we went there and we hoped it would soon stop! We could imagine the wet floors and maybe some muddy areas if the rain continued.

We were given an hour to see and feel the place and create a story in our mind while we do this. Teacher Lester Ledesma  joined us over there.

Here is the first look I had of the Zamboanga City Public Market which I would want to share with you!

I was greeted by one kid who brought his friend and later more friends came, and they wanted to have their photos taken over and over again.

I had to excuse myself from them because I had to think of our story.

Midafternoon, there was almost no more meat...but still lots of vegetables!

But, some of the vegetables were already cut up and placed in plastic bags!

We didn't go to the fish, seafood nor poultry place since our assignment was Food Hawkers.

There are food of all kinds, bread and pancit... and making native coffee!

They also make their own delicacies right in the marketplace.

Outside, we see a kid selling ice candies.

And also, we would like to thank these guys who graciously watched over us while we did our photography shoot!

A most interesting afternoon!