Resto Gasy by Harry Ravelo

If you ever travel by car in African urban landscapes, these little shops are a common sight. Also called ‘Spazas’ in South Africa they are simply known as “Resto Gasy’ in Madagascar which means ‘malagasy restaurant’. I was in the car when I took this picture, stopped at an intersection. The colors simply grabbed my intention which I believe is a good thing… for a shop to do.

Nikon D3000 | Exposure: 1/2000 | Aperture: f/1.8 | ISO: 100
Resto Gasy, by Harry Ravelo

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 17
Photo of the Day Award Category: Color Photography
Photograph Location: Madagascar

Photographer: Harry Ravelo (Cape Town, South Africa) Registered
Harry is a creative soul, working in the best industry in the world (animation), living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world (Cape Town, South Africa) and coming from one of the most untapped places still around (Madagascar). After attending his Media studies in Johannesburg, South Africa he started working in the Design and TV industries as graphics designer first and then video editor. He then started his own studio directing a bunch of talented individuals to make TV ads, animated shows and corporate work. In 2006 he started working with the Canada based software developer, Toon Boom Animation, to help develop and build the animation industry in Africa. He is now taking care of the Middle East and Africa for Toon Boom as a trainer, consultant and sales director. Photography has always been a passion of his! Thanks to his job he now able to combine professional travels with taking photos which always creates amazing opportunities. May be one day, photography could become a full time activity…

Website: http://hrfd.smugmug.com/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Koryu_Gasy