Digital Photo Gallery of Ted Szukalski
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Man with a giant shopping bag

There are four giant butique style shopping bags at Martin Place. I do not recognise the logo on them but I can assume it is a commercial promotion. The bags have given me an idea for a serious photo, illustrating over spending and its impact on our economy. Every day we are bombarded with news and analysis linking consumer spending to rate rises and the dire consequences of such monetary policy on average families.

So, I had the bag and all I needed was a brave model, who would help me to complete such photograph. I have spotted a nice couple finishing lunch at one of the bags and as they were about to walk away I have asked if they could help me make that photo. I really had the young lady in mind as she was tall with model like figure, beautifully dressed she would fit the “butique” image very well.

To my surprise however, the young men was tagging the bag handle before I could explain the concept in detail. Big kudos for energy and eagerness. I could not refuse such kin helper. I thanked them both and walked away smiling. People can be very surprising. As for that consumer spending article - well I think I have a new subject on modern urban male and his shopping habits.

Girl with a shopping bag

The girl with a shopping bag was oozing confidence. The shopping must have been good as she seemed radiant and happy. Even her walk was a touch more springy and dynamic than most people in the street.

Getting a suntan in the city

So what do you do on a beautiful Sydney day? Naturally you get a suntan. Doesn’t matter where, but in this case a busy shopping mall in the center of Sydney. It is a great spot as this man has discovered. Not only you get to tan but you also get to see a river of people going by.

Mr Pickwick

Katoomba is the main tourist town in the Blue Mountains, about an hour drive west from Sydney. You can get great views of the famous Three Sisters from Echo Point . There is abundance of bush walks for almost any level of fitness. For the shopping oriented tourist the antique shops are quite well known.

One of the best known antique shops is called Mr. Pickwick’s. You can find there anything from old books, silverware and china to toys and clothing. The antiquity of the items varies quite a lot, with items ranging from few days old to 150 years.

The shop has an aura of late 19th century including the salesman , who looks right for the part. He was kind enough to pose for this photographic portrait .