The French Soap Seller

One of the stalls at the St. Patrick’s Festival Market sold perfumed soaps and other crafts. This French gentleman owned the stall and cheerfully told us that he’d be travelling the country until his stock ran out, at which point he’d return home and have to do household chores for his wife!
I think he enjoyed life on the road.

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13 comments on ' The French Soap Seller '

Nice shot and portrait, really does look as if from another era.

Written by John on March 26, 2006 at 11:32am
That’s an amazing photo. Brilliant.

Written by Matty on March 26, 2006 at 6:46pm
Excellent capture. It looks like a very old photo.. maybe it’s his hat? I love it!

Written by andy on March 26, 2006 at 9:31pm
Wonderful portrait! You have a great eye for people.

Written by Paxton Prints on March 27, 2006 at 6:52am
Thanks guys, he was a nice guy and obviously enjoying himself in Cork. I wish they’d organise markets like this more often as they’re very interesting!

Written by Donncha on March 27, 2006 at 8:32am
Great portrait! He doesn’t look like a soap seller, though. He looks a little rougher than that. You did a wonderful job capturing the man.

Written by Micki on March 27, 2006 at 11:01am
Great character study. A real classic portrait look.

Written by Thom on March 27, 2006 at 3:45pm
Beautiful portrait! Well done !

Written by Sidney on March 28, 2006 at 1:30pm
Wow.

Written by DaveP on March 28, 2006 at 3:10pm
Love this, love the weathered look of the seller, you really conveyed the essence of the subject in this shot. Well done

Written by Suby on March 29, 2006 at 4:40pm
Beautiful charcter study….very good.
Phil

Written by [t e r r o r k i t t e n] on March 30, 2006 at 9:47pm
Hi, I’m an admin for a group called Soap, and we’d love to have your photo added to the group.

Written by Flickr: dbz885 on March 26, 2007 at 9:44am
Love the picture. It shows lots of character in his face. I wish mens hats would come back in style, they really add something.

Written by Jaki on May 12, 2008 at 1:40am