Cashier Boy, Van

I took this photo in a small village near Van. The young boy stands behind the counter of a quaint local store, surrounded by a colorful array of snacks and goods. The rustic wooden ceiling and simple concrete walls add a charming, rural atmosphere to the scene. Shelves stacked with a variety of local and international products reveal the cultural fusion in this remote area. The boy, dressed in a blue sweatshirt, looks curiously at the camera, depicting an earnest innocence. His central placement draws the viewer’s focus and evokes a sense of the cozy, community-centric lifestyle of small towns. Natural light filters through an unseen window, gently illuminating the store and highlighting the spectrum of colors. This was a candid moment where the daily life of a village interacted seamlessly with the inviting allure of a small shop. The scene captures both the simplicity and richness of rural Turkish life, making it a special memory in my photographic journey.