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Friday Photo Challenge – markets
This week Sandy’s Challenge is markets. I’ll be honest, I love, love French, Spanishd Italian produce markets. There’s nothing nicer than buying direct from the catcher, grower, producer, maker or baker of the products.
I’m much enjoying these weekly challenges hosted on alternate weeks by either Amanda or Sandy because they force me to think about what’s in my photo archives and how I might re-purpose them.
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now you are talking my language! the market is San Sebastian is superbe!!!
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Isn’t it!
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I do like French markets, particularly the ones in Paris which seem to just show up on a neighborhood street. I’m sure the residents know the schedule but to me, it’s a surprise.
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I too love the ones in Paris and there’s most definitely a schedule. I know I have pictures of a number in Le Marais, but could I find them?
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Same here. There’re several chapters of my travels that I’ve totally lost.
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We’ll find them one day Sandy
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I love markets too. I love visiting them, you never know exactly what you are going to find, and the sights, smells and bright colours along with the sounds and the bustle of the people, it’s just exciting.
We went to a fantastic indoor one in Barcelona last year, full of many stalls selling fruit and vegetables, meats and fish. It was almost sensory overload, absolutely amazing.
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The main one in Barcelona is fantastic. Whenever we go anywhere, I always head for the market. I find them endlessly fascinating.
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Markets are popular for lots of reasons and despite the advent of modern shopping centres, people still love the outdoor markets. And why not.
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Indeed!
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great market pics. do you cook as well as you take pics?
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My cooking (fortunately) is way better than my photography
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Wow!
Then it must be awesome because your pictures are incredible!
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My French friends joke that I have a Michelin star which is rather sweet of them.
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Awww, I beleive them. If I ever get your way I will have to look you up. ❤️
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Please do!
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thanks!!! someday let’s hope!
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Love those markets.
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Thank you
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We don’t have any near us. They look amazing.
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We have some excellent markets, we’re very fortunate.
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I’d love to try those fresh sardines pictured in that market. The only sardines you can find around here are in a can.
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😎
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I really love markets- wish we had more where I live!
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We have loads but not all are good
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As you know, I do like markets – especially French ones. A good set here
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Thanks Derrick
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Oh how I love these pics! One of my favorite ways to spend a day is at an open air market! 🌞
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Me too Lisa, often my first port of call. Thanks for dropping by.
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What a great post with wonderful photos! There really is something lovely about strolling through a market. If you don’t mind, I may just borrow your idea for a future post of my own, with links to yours, of course. Have a nice day!
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It’s a weekly challenge hosted in turns by Sandy and Amanda. I just join in.
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It’s a regular Friday Photographic Challenge hosted on alternate weeks by Sandy and Amanda.
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Very beautiful blog post.
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