Two Fridays away, on the way back home I passed by Seven Eleven and there were 2 little kids – most probably 5-6 years old sitting at the side of the mini mart selling jasmine buds. One whole tray of these fragrant flowers. Despite I didn’t really know what I could do with them, I ordered one bag. They were so happy for successfully making some money. All I could think of was that I had to take photograph of these little cuties the following morning.
Storing them in fridge overnight, they were ready to pose for me the next morning. Snap snap snap…. I had so much fun. Since it was a Saturday and I was totally free (T works on alternate Saturdays) I could indulge myself in exploring shooting angles almost endlessly. No work, no time pressure, no appointment, it was just me and my jasmine buds.
I love that wonderful frangrance. Your shots are so pretty and fresh!
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Rosa
I'm glad that you decide to buy jasmine bud! And made smile on their face, it's really nice to share happines with them. And you wont regret buy that.
ReplyDeleteIn my country,it's common to see jasmine bud on Wedding Ceremony. I decorated my hair with jasmine bud on my wedding ceremony. Will share my wedding picture someday, and you will know what I'm talking about. :)
So beautiful, as always. I love the smell of strands of jasmine flowers--makes me want to coat my whole apartment in them!
ReplyDeleteI remember selling things on the side of the road, especially in the wonderful heat of summer. Those buds are fantastic and just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteKris, beautiful shots as always :)
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful! i love floral scents and flavors. wish i could find some flower selling kids on my street!
ReplyDeleteMmmm I can just smell those! I love the scent of Jasmine!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen jasmine in ages... They must have smelled amazing! The garlands are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI can almost feel the smell of Jasmine just by looking at your shots. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the heady fragrance of jasmine. We make garlands of them to adorn hair or offer the deities in our temples.
ReplyDeleteCan imagine the smile on the innocent faces. :)
Saw the situation there on the news yesterday. Hope things are fine with you and family.
Beaautiful pictures! i feel like i can smell those jasmine buds through my screen.
ReplyDeleteOh I recognise those gorgeous flowers! They're such a delight to see especially on a dusty, busy Bangkok road. These just bring instant life and relief on a grumpy day. :) Glad you did something a little different with them too!
ReplyDeleteSo pristine and dainty...if I could only smell them...jasmine is one of my FAVORITE scents!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous Jasmine.
ReplyDeleteAlso in Lebanon during the blooming time, you see street vendors selling Jasmine necklases by the side of restaurants.
great photos. Glad that you bought them.
Gorgeous jasmine buds for sure!
ReplyDeleteJasmine is heavenly. The first thought I had was you were going to make a lei! And that's what you did. Perfect. I'm dreaming of Hawaii and all the gorgeous leis I had on my last trip!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I hoe T is fine.....about his dad's passing away. Its not easy...
ReplyDeleteYour photography continues to inspire me. One day you should post photography tips. I'd love to learn from someone as talented as you.
ReplyDeleteOMG! I love the scent of these flowers. I've seen these only in California, not here in MI. These are called sampaguita in the Philippines,actually it's the national flower. They are also sold in garlands usually sold by kids along the side streets. And commonly used as altar offerings. Your shots are gorgeous.
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