Here are a few of the photos that stood out for me.
First the Honorable Mentions:

Oranges in February by Carol 202

Books & Bits by Maaike Huizer (emmelafoto)

Calgary, Alberta by John C. de Freitas

Window shopping along Via Montenapoleone, Valentino by Robin Lew

Rainy Day Shopping by Todd Merport
Third Place:
Old Delhi by Terry Bowker, for the lovely colors and atmosphere of this scene.

Second Place:
Shopping in Saumur, France by Charles P. Frank, a slice of tradition in France - daily shopping for food.

First Place:
Fish Mongering by Arnie Peterschmidt, I love the meeting of these three - fish monger, customer and the salmon. Will he buy it?

Congratulations, Arnie, I look forward to seeing what you choose for the next competition's topic!
Margaret Lew