Taiwanese Midnight Fish Market

Under the highway of Kee-Long City lies the biggest Taiwanese fish market. Unlike other markets, the fish market starts at midnight, and ends before dawn. During these hours, all the wholesalers of northern Taiwan gather here for the freshest fish and best bargain they can get. The owner of every fish store stand at the front gate, usually with one leg on top of the weight, waiting for the bidders to come. I looked at him, he knows I’m not his client, but I know by his stares that he allows me to take a photo of this moment. Morning comes, and everything goes back to quietness in the morning again, waiting for the next midnight to star. It’s the symbol Taiwanese peasants life, and the energy it carries.