Pad Thai Wok Toss Over High Flame at Chiang Mai Market in at a fish market counter near Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai

Pad Thai Wok Toss Over High Flame at Chiang Mai Market

by Harper Dixon

Bright orange flames lick the bottom of a seasoned carbon steel wok held by a chef at a fish market counter near Night Bazaar. Thin rice noodles, bean sprouts, and shrimp tumble through the air in the dry season heat haze. Reflected light off nearby water surfaces creates shimmering highlights on the wet pavement and the glistening sauce coating the ingredients. Steam rises visibly from the hot metal, blurring the background slightly while the chef's hands remain sharp against the chaotic motion. The scene shows the immediacy of street cooking with vibrant colors of lime, chili, and golden egg contrasting against the dark, worn stone of the market floor. A droplet of oil falls from the wok's rim onto the hot surface, sizzling instantly.

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Camera Leica M5*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M5 photos, grab one online.
Lens 85mm f/2
Focal Length 85mm
Aperture f/2
Shutter Speed 1/250
ISO 50
Film Ilford HP5 Plus grain
Location at a fish market counter near Night Bazaar, Chiang Mai
Date 2012-09-08
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 18.8262, 98.8349
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