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Overseer, Manning Market, Pettah

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 David BlackerLeave a comment

https://sonofthemorninglight.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/img_1446.jpg — A colourfully outfitted overseer checks incoming deliveries in April 2018. The Manning Market, at the heart of Colombo’s market district, the Pettah, is the city’s major fruit and vegetable stock exchange, accepting lorryloads of fresh produce, grain, flour, and pulses from all corners of the country.

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Businesswomen, Maharagama, Sri Lanka

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Shopkeepers, Maharagama, Sri Lanka #3 by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — Vendors with their wares in the Maharagama textile bazaar, south of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. April 2018.

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Pimp My Phone, Pettah

March 5, 2020June 7, 2020 David Blacker2 Comments

The Phone Pimpers, Pettah, Sri Lanka by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — Pettah, in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. January 2020.

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The Shoe Salesman

February 19, 2020June 9, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

The Shoe Salesman #2 by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — Prince Street, Pettah, in Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. January 2020.

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Teatime at the FOSE Market, Pettah

January 17, 2020June 9, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Teatime in the FOSE Market, Pettah by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — A fruit vendor takes his morning tea break on the job at the Federation of Self-Employees (FOSE) Market in the Pettah area of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo. January 2020.

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Product Samples, Keyzer Street

January 6, 2020June 9, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Product Samples at a Grain Wholesaler, Pettah by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — A grain wholesaler in the Keyzer Street Market, Pettah, displays samples of his goods to prospective customers. Colombo, Sri Lanka, April 2018.

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Businessmen, Maharagama, Sri Lanka

January 2, 2020June 9, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Shopkeepers, Maharagama, Sri Lanka #2 by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — April 2018.

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Shopkeeper, Maharagama, Sri Lanka #11

August 22, 2019June 12, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Shopkeeper, Maharagama, Sri Lanka #11 by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — Sri Lanka, April 2018.

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Sales Across the Tracks

August 13, 2019June 12, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Across the Tracks by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — Stalls selling clothes and textiles sprawl along the Pamunuwa Road in Maharagama; even spilling onto the railway tracks of the busy Kelani Valley Line which runs from Colombo to Avissawella. The massive textile bazaar that stretches from Maharagama to Pamunuwa is one of Sri Lanka’s biggest centers for cheap clothes and, during the run up to religious festivals, sees a huge number of retail shoppers, in addition to the regular wholesale customers. During these times, space is at a premium, and many small businessmen just run out of space. Sri Lanka, April 2018.

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Shopkeeper, Pamunuwa, Sri Lanka #13

August 1, 2019June 12, 2020 David BlackerLeave a comment

Shopkeeper, Maharagama, Sri Lanka #13 by Son of the Morning Light on 500px.com — Sri Lanka, April 2018.

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