An excellent reminder that not all cultures revolve completely around cars, and a masterful photo as well. The composition, textures, and range of density are just perfect. Good luck - this is a superb entry!
I almost invariably process into B&W but recently have been trying to get a handle on color processing. The gritty look certainly seems to have worked here (as well as masking a multitude of image problems due to the harsh light this was shot in. :-))
Just about every third corner here in Hanoi boasts a "low frills" gas station --- pump and bucket for finding and repairing tire leaks, a couple of liters of petrol, and a handfull of hand tools to fix some of the more common motorbike failures. Because I ride a 15-year-old two-stroke bike and breakdowns are fairly common, I've found these "gas stations" indespensible.
