tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41569353283835861392024-02-06T19:33:38.280-08:00The Galiff Street Pet Market, KolkataSumit Senhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18195592763421295447noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156935328383586139.post-110936577737352902016-08-18T10:03:00.001-07:002016-08-19T06:40:47.231-07:00Photography with the Moto X Play - Galiff Street Pet Market, Kolkata<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The "Galiff Street Pet Market" in Kolkata is a big draw for pet lovers and hobbyists. It is held every Sunday morning on Galif Street in northern Kolkata. While primarily a market for ornamental fishes, Galiff also serves the needs of people interested in pet birds, pups and flowering plants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is primarily a photo essay using images shot with a mobile camera - the Moto X Play. Those interested in the history of Galif Street and the mystery behind the name can visit my blog entitled <b>"Unfathoming The Mystery Behind a Street Name – 'Galif Street"</b> at the link: <a href="http://galifstreet.blogspot.in/"><b><span style="color: blue;">http://galifstreet.blogspot.in/</span></b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few words about the Moto X Play's camera. The unit carries a 21 megapixel sensor with a fixed aperture of f/2.0. It is easy to use and I enjoy handling it. Noise is controlled but the absence of RAW capture makes it less than perfect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time then to share a few images shot with this mobile device!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ornamental fish dominate this market with both retailers and whole-sellers being equally active.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fish for sale are mostly displayed in oxygen-filled packets</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">which are hung from crossbars or against walls of buildings lining the road.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of the building inhabitants take scant interest in the proceedings</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While the sellers get busy explaining the merits of their wares</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not every merchandise is adequately displayed, and there are a fair amount of pots and pans pressed into service as well</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Customers include hobbyists and those who earn a living from the business</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And if they are not here to buy fish, they can go back with some fish food</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">or equipment</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But not everyone comes looking for ornamental fishes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pigeons, especially, are a big draw amongs fanciers</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Further down the road you will find rabbits and Guinea pigs on offer</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And no pet market can be complete without pups on sale</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The incense sticks, perhaps, bridging gaps that the talcum powder cannot fill.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy viewing!</span><br />
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