Friday evening crowds were filling in, and vendor booths near De la Guerra Plaza and along State Street were bursting with colorful goods. The camera’s focus is a go-to remedy for overstimulation — a practice of narrowing in on a subject and quieting distractions. I quickly decided to apply that same focus: Rather than capture an overview of the mercados, I would hone in on what caught my eye. I was drawn to the floral paintings on José Roldán’s eggs, which he said he has been selling on State Street for years. Saraba African Arts | Credit: Ingrid BostromLa Catrinita Crafts | Credit: Ingrid BostromKnits & Knots | Credit: Ingrid BostromKnits & Knots | Credit: Ingrid BostromMiguel “Omepache” Rodriguez jewelry | Credit: Ingrid BostromSaraba African Arts | Credit: Ingrid BostromAlberly Sombreros | Credit: Ingrid BostromAlberly Sombreros | Credit: Ingrid BostromArtesanias Mercela | Credit: Ingrid BostromJosé Roldán Cascarones | Credit: Ingrid BostromJosé Roldán Cascarones | Credit: Ingrid BostromTiny wooden spoons fed my visual interest at the booth by Saraba African Arts.