i had the same thought

it's the booth of an interesting retired couple who travel far and wide collecting their gems...

There's that thoughtful pose cropping up again. The bright sunlight, I think, helps place the emphasis on the subject.

Interesting pose - have to love those boots too!

A difficult choice, but this one gets my nod, I think because of the pale blue expanse behind, rather than the gold that prevails in the other.

I like the one next door with the blue background very much, but this one has a captivating elegance combined with that pink splotch and the column of gold bokehgons. I can understand you spending quite a bit of time with this piece - it was worth it.

When you see Red .... lucky to get a single lantern, but easier then to back it with a sea of (mainly) green bokeh shapes.

Nice bokeh transition and interesting that you've put all the left side in focus. Works well.

Harsh light for sure, but you got the shot without being spotted. A moderate crop I'm thinking?

Nice how the pattern on the wire mesh screen has come through.