19 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A lotus blossom vendor in the Bangkok Flower Market. Lotus blossoms are frequently used for religious purposes. The Bangkok Flower Market (Pak Klong Talad) is the biggest wholesale and retail fresh flower market in Bangkok. The market is busiest between 3:30AM and 6AM. Thais grow and use a lot of flowers. Some, like marigolds and lotus, are used for religious purposes. Others are purely ornamental. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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