Old Town Jewelry Vendors

This photo of jewelry vendors setting up stands in Old Town, Albuquerque, New Mexico is one of my favorite from the southwestern US. It was captured in the early morning on a pleasant winter day as Native American vendors set up stands in preparation for tourists. I happened to peek around this corner at the end of a morning of shooting photos, and was enthralled by this beautifully lit and posed scene. I managed to get one photo, perfectly capturing the modest, hard-working spirit of these dignified women. Quiet, colorful settings like this have drawn New Mexico near to my heart.

Camera: Samsung GX 1S, 18-55mm kit lens. Photo by Don Peterson.