Weekly Photo Challenge -Street Life

“A street that you have never visited is a book that you have never read. You never know what you are missing.”

Mehmet Murat Ildan

Our challenge this week is to illustrate “street life.” Since I am traveling, and am a bit late with my post, I’ll keep it simple and share this long-time favorite capture from Cambodia.

Street life can mean many things to many people. For example, today I’m surrounded by the busy, noisy streets of New York City. By comparison, yesterday we had a peaceful drive along the winding country roads of New York’s beautiful Hudson Valley, while the day before we experienced the quiet streets of a family wedding in a fairly deserted New Jersey beach town. None of these however, are in any way similar to the family outing pictured above, which was an opportunity to capture the essence of a small, peaceful country that couldn’t be more different than the world in which I live.

To see the streets come alive through some other bloggers’ lenses, click here.

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Avinash Hindupur on April 25, 2014 at 10:03 am said:

Wonderful capture Tina! This scene is very familiar in India too! You must visit if you haven’t, it will be as vibrant as you can imagine. And I loved NYC and NJ when I visited there last year! Completely contrasting like you said.

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- Tina Schell on April 27, 2014 at 9:23 am said:
  
  Thank you Avinash – India is on my list of must-see. I just love the rural scenes, don’t you?!
  
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Madhu on April 7, 2014 at 5:54 pm said:

I love your Cambodia images, but this one is truly one of your best. One of the best in this challenge as well, I would think 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 27, 2014 at 9:22 am said:
  
  Hey Madhu! Thanks for your lovely compliment and for dropping by 🙂
  
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sued51 on April 7, 2014 at 6:45 am said:

Tina, great photo!

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- Tina Schell on April 27, 2014 at 9:22 am said:
  
  Many thanks Sue!
  
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april kanew on April 6, 2014 at 8:01 am said:

“Peaceful” a very good description….just love this one!!! Enjoy NYC…wishing great weather for you!

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- Tina Schell on April 6, 2014 at 11:18 pm said:
  
  Thanks April – weather was lousy but family was great!! Always good to get back home 🙂
  
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Mark Kertesz Photography on April 5, 2014 at 9:42 pm said:

I love this one!

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- Tina Schell on April 6, 2014 at 11:17 pm said:
  
  Thanks Mark – that was a wonderful trip for a photographer. Everywhere we looked there was another capture just calling out to be made! Appreciate your stopping by.
  
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Jocelyne on April 5, 2014 at 1:49 pm said:

What a superb photo Tina. And yes, so different from where we live. A sense of peace is conveyed through the photo, but the expression on their faces express something different. A really great capture !

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- Tina Schell on April 6, 2014 at 11:17 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Jocelyne, yes you have to wonder what was working behind their eyes, dont’ you?! Appreciate your visit and comment.
  
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Dina on April 5, 2014 at 10:54 am said:

Dear Tina,
I hope you are having a great time in New York. It’s easy to see why your pick for the challenge is a longtime favorite, I forgot time as I got absorbed in it. What a different world to the cold North.
I love visiting new streets. And sometimes deliberately without a map – a good chance to get wonderfully lost! 🙂 Thanks for the great quote.
Love, Dina

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- Tina Schell on April 6, 2014 at 11:16 pm said:
  
  Hi Dina – thanks for the lovely comment. NY was terrific but I was happy to leave the cold northeast to return to sunny South Carolina!! Appreciate your stopping by!
  
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CanadianTravelBugs on April 4, 2014 at 12:28 am said:

I can see why it is a favourite… great capture.

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- Tina Schell on April 6, 2014 at 11:15 pm said:
  
  Many thanks CTB!
  
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Photography Journal Blog on April 3, 2014 at 2:19 pm said:

The difference between the streets is amazing 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 3, 2014 at 11:52 pm said:
  
  I agree! Enjoyed seeing everyone’s efforts this week 🙂 Thanks for your visit and comment.
  
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Dilip on April 3, 2014 at 11:22 am said:

Catching an unusual street scene is the challenge. This one is super though in India a bullock on the streets is not really unusual 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 3, 2014 at 11:49 pm said:
  
  LOL, I suppose different depends on who and where you are! Thanks Dilip!
  
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Sweet as a Picture on April 2, 2014 at 12:20 am said:

I love the quote and the photo.

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- Tina Schell on April 2, 2014 at 7:03 am said:
  
  Thank you! Love your blog name 🙂
  
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psychosomaticallyinlove on April 1, 2014 at 1:21 pm said:

Great shot! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
http://psychosomaticallyinlove.wordpress.com/2014/03/29/weekly-photo-challenge-street-life/
http://psychosomaticallyinlove.wordpress.com/2014/03/29/weekly-photo-challenge-street-life-marrakech-morocco/

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 8:10 pm said:
  
  My pleasure P-I-L! Thanks for your visit and comment.
  
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poppytump on April 1, 2014 at 11:17 am said:

… Would love to be able to decipher those expressions Tina … they’re all very focused on something … perhaps it’s just staying on track 😉
Great photo !

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 8:00 pm said:
  
  🙂 that or trying not to run me over PT LOL!
  
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crazyguyinthailand on April 1, 2014 at 9:11 am said:

Really amazing pic 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 9:12 am said:
  
  Thanks CGT!
  
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Y. Prior on April 1, 2014 at 8:26 am said:

🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 8:31 am said:
  
  We aim to please LOL!
  
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John on April 1, 2014 at 7:24 am said:

Wonderful photo, composition, and movement captured so simply as the cattle lean into the wagon tongue, apprehension on the children’s faces. Very nice.

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 8:21 am said:
  
  Thanks John! Yes there is definitely some apprehension going on–perhaps the oxen are skittish too!
  
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Sharon Buehler on April 1, 2014 at 6:33 am said:

Do you think the young man was getting his driver’s permit?

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 8:20 am said:
  
  Sure looks it, doesn’t it?!
  
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The Amateur Camera on April 1, 2014 at 4:53 am said:

Great capture! Happy travels you lucky thing you! 🙂

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 8:19 am said:
  
  Many thanks! Lucky indeed although in a perfect world it would be a much warmer time of year for my visit 🙂
  
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Single Malt Monkey on April 1, 2014 at 4:25 am said:

What a great shot. I love the square format too.

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 8:12 am said:
  
  Thanks SMM-the format was meant to eliminate any distractions from the cart and it’s inhabitants 🙂 appreciate your comment.
  
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northumbrianlight on April 1, 2014 at 4:02 am said:

Fabulous image – amazing how different are the lives of others.

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 8:11 am said:
  
  One of the many reasons I love to travel! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
  
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Al Wilson on April 1, 2014 at 1:19 am said:

Street life is who you are and where you happen to be at the time.

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 8:10 am said:
  
  How true Al!
  
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cindy knoke on April 1, 2014 at 12:31 am said:

such a fabulous photo!

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 8:10 am said:
  
  Thanks Cindy! I was very excited when I saw them coming down the road!
  
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Amy on March 31, 2014 at 11:55 pm said:

Fascinating photo- you captured them in their everyday lives, seemingly merely intent on arriving at their destination, but for me, so exotic . A lesson in contrast, an illustration of how other cultures broaden my horizons, even in the mundane.

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- Tina Schell on April 1, 2014 at 7:56 am said:
  
  Thanks Amy! So exotic to us, so normal to them 🙂
  
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SimplySage on March 31, 2014 at 11:30 pm said:

Amazing to see what is everyday life for another part of the world. Also like the contrasts of The New York area. Street life certainly is not always urban! Enjoy your trip!

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 11:36 pm said:
  
  Thanks Alexandria! Amazing how different life can be, whether a few miles or a continent away!
  
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Uday Narayanan on March 31, 2014 at 11:10 pm said:

Beautiful photograph, Tina. A slice of the everyday life.

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 11:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks Uday. Just one of those perfect moments in time!
  
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Jane Lurie on March 31, 2014 at 10:51 pm said:

An oldie but a goodie. Great memory.

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 10:52 pm said:
  
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Svetlana Grobman on March 31, 2014 at 9:54 pm said:

Wonderful image, Tina! Peaceful? Maybe. Sad, too.

P.S. I had no idea that there is Ghent in NY. The only one I know is in Belgium 🙂

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 10:11 pm said:
  
  They didn’t seem sad in person really, just focused on the goal. Thanks Svetlana–yep, Ghent is a lovely small town along the Hudson River. Maybe named after it’s European counterpart??
  
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Diane on March 31, 2014 at 9:11 pm said:

Whoa! Am just imagining a day in the life of this family.
It does remind me our peaceful simple neighbors, the Amish. Life in the sloow lane. Really nice capture T!

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 10:10 pm said:
  
  Thanks Diane. Yep would love to return to Lancaster area w camera in hand!
  
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Rusha Sams on March 31, 2014 at 8:31 pm said:

As always you’ve found an excellent subject for the photo challenge. Love this composition!

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 8:34 pm said:
  
  Many thanks Rusha. This one stayed on my kind a long time 🙂
  
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Bill on March 31, 2014 at 8:00 pm said:

I really like that photo. Small and peaceful sounds very good to me.

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 8:06 pm said:
  
  Amen to that Bill! Quite a variety of noisy and quiet this weekend!
  
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lensandpensbysally on March 31, 2014 at 7:53 pm said:

The quote inspires and certainly fits well with your image.

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 8:06 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sally!
  
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loisajay on March 31, 2014 at 7:51 pm said:

yeah, I knew this wasn’t Jersey! Such a great picture, Tina.

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 8:02 pm said:
  
  LOL–no kidding!!! Altho the Amish outside Phila are similar!
  
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Beauty Along the Road on March 31, 2014 at 7:34 pm said:

Great capture, Tina. enjoy your US visit…

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- Beauty Along the Road on March 31, 2014 at 7:34 pm said:
  
  Oops, sorry, I confused you with a British woman. Enjoy your trip up North!
  
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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 8:07 pm said:
  
  🙂 sometimes NYC DOES feel like another country!!!
  
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  - Beauty Along the Road on March 31, 2014 at 10:39 pm said:
    
    I can imagine, especially coming from Kiawah…
bluebrightly on March 31, 2014 at 7:24 pm said:

So you’re in my old territory – the wedding on the shore must have been interesting this time of year. Plenty of spring blooms? But I heard there was really cold weather over the weekend. I love the Hudson Valley – I lived in Hastings-on-Hudson and also up in Brewster; beautiful country. The street life above is just a bit different from the city you’re experiencing now, I think…I look forward to hearing about your trip and seeing pictures!

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 8:05 pm said:
  
  So pretty up there. Our kids have a new home in Ghent so we were nearby. No blossomed abs lots of flooding. It’s been a brutal winter up here.
  
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  - bluebrightly on April 7, 2014 at 5:08 pm said:
    
    Oh, that’s WAY up there! Really beautiful – I use to love to drive up there – and yes, they’ve had a terrible winter. I am appreciating the steadiness of Seattle weather! 🙂
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photobyjohnbo on March 31, 2014 at 6:17 pm said:

New York! That’s a place I have yet to visit. Will have to put that on the agenda. Most interested in the countryside, not so much the big city. 🙂

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 6:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks John! Fortunately in NY you can do both very easily!
  
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Heyjude on March 31, 2014 at 6:14 pm said:

A picture that shows a different world, but by the looks on those faces the family on board this cart look very concerned that they are going to run you over as they head towards you!
Jude xx

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 6:57 pm said:
  
  They were indeed concerned about something Jude, but fortunately it wasn’t me! May have been the young Jan’s first time on the reinsM
  
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  - Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 6:58 pm said:
    
    I mean man’s, not Jan’s
Andrew Seal on March 31, 2014 at 5:49 pm said:

As always a beautiful picture that takes us to a world so different from our own and shows us what we are “missing”. Thank you Tina. Best wishes.

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- Tina Schell on March 31, 2014 at 7:03 pm said:
  
  Thanks Andrew, appreciate your lovely compliment.
  
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  - Andrew Seal on March 31, 2014 at 11:44 pm said:
    
    My pleasure.