Daniele Tanto
I'll Lock Up
- Messages
- 4,293
- Location
- Verona - Italia
Good you like it Fruno, I will search in my paper proof others cows deal, more modern to scan and publishDaniele, there is nothing about that photo I don't adore. That is a great pic; much action in it.
This is the ritualSeems like trading cattle has some sort of international language. Here in Holland the trading took place exactly the same way. Prices went back and forth with a clap of the hand until a deal was struck, then spit and shake.
I don't know...based on the body language and demeanors of the gents on the left and center, it seem the poor guy on the right is being forced to accept an offer he can't refuse.
I suspect this is a small theater set up for the photographer.I was going to say the same thing but you beat me to it!
As Stefan says, the negotiation is long and very "suspicious" on both sides.
Is the middleman who acts as the main actor who has the power to agree the parties. In the end of the deal it is difficult to see smiles, even because during the day, say until lunch time, negotiations begin at dawn, it is possible buyer and seller to meet again, perhaps on the opposite parties.
Only at lunchtime there will be smiles for the concluded business and the breeders are usually of great heart, but they are prudent and touchy, especially when they deal livestock.