A fruit vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

Sadly, apart from the Lychees, i cannot name any of the fruits on her boat. But i do love this picture though. Had to process this image in Lightroom to selectively add more lighting to her face. This turned out to be my favorite image from this set. Whats yours ?

10 bhat for a dozen bananas. Not a bad deal at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

The best way to attract customers in the chaos is to market effectively. Most of the vendors had clear signs mentioning the price of their products, i thought it was a brilliant move.

Overhead view of a banana/lemon vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

When photographing a busy scene such as this floating market, it is recommended that you keep shifting postions to capture the action from different points of view. I'am always a big fan of overhead shots and try to incorporate them wherever possible, as you can see here the overhead shot worked out pretty well.

Boats laden with colorful fresh fruits at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

The fruits were fresh. Everything felt as if they've been just plucked from the trees nearby and bought here to be sold. Positively mouth watering.

Boats laden with fresh fruits at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

The fruits were fresh. Everything felt as if they've been just plucked from the trees nearby and bought here to be sold. Positively mouth watering.

The busy lanes of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

The best time to visit the floating market is early in the morning between 7am to 9am. It is when the markets will be at their most authentic with most of the dealings catering to the locals. Around 9am the tourists start to arrive and things tend to get a bit chaotic for the next couple of hours. Everything winds down by midday.

A sweet meat vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok.

It was yummy. A a taco like wrapper filled with sweet cream and grated coconut and carrots. Delicious albeit a bit sweet.

Colorful bamboo hats on sale at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

Coconut Express : A floating coconut vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok.

I love how the coconuts here are so nicely presented. But i do wonder if its worth all the extra effort.

Boats laden with tourists at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

This place is not only popular with the international tourists. Even the local Thais flock to these markets in huge numbers. And why wouldn't they... the markets are amazing.

Rows of fruit vendors at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

Colorful fruits at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

Dont know what these are but they look yummy. Focus is a little off on this one.

Small Pinocchio toys hanging at one of the stalls at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok.

Lots of knick knacks available to cater to the tourists. They are lovely though. It'll make for wonderful gifts.

Busy sidelines are where the action is.

The center of the canal is kept clear for two-way boat traffic but the sides are where the action is. Along both banks of the canals, there numerous boat stalls selling stuff ranging from drool inducing snacks and sweets to fresh tasty fruits. Its hard to keep your taste buds on leash here.

Closeup of a Thai lady vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

A hat vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok.

I love how this picture has a washed out movie posted look. The reason probably is because the focus is on the hats instead of the boy's face giving him a soft blurry look.

Picking out the best..

A vendor picking out the best fruits for her customer. At the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok.

Closeup of a vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok.

Overhead view of a fruit vendor at the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Bangkok

Moving into place.

A lady rowing a boat carrying fresh produce to the market. She looks like she means business.