My photos are never great, and these were taken without flash in low light, with my phone, however I think they are interesting and unusual, if not representative of 'real' life here, more a circus fantasy of what it might have been like 50 years ago.
These are some of the cultural icons of life here in Exile.
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| The majalis, where men (usually from one family or tribe) gather to drink coffee, smoke shisha and gossip. |
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| acres of carpet with part of the majalis in the background and a collection of children 'dancing' |
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| the woman cooking is wearing a white cloak, like a giant apron, over her black abaya, but her face is carefully veiled |
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| a falconeer, note the leather gauntlet on his left hand, the rifle in the corner and the leather hood on the falcon |
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| carpet making: on the right preparing the fleece and on the left a loom we didn't see them produce anything so I suspect they were merely posing with the tools |
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| more actors with props |
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| model pearl fishing boats |
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| Camel and driver |
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6 comments:
I think your photos are pretty darned good.
I smiled, ruefully, at the symbols of power - the falcon and the rifle!
Fascinating idea to hire a village. Quite a good one. Blimey, $25,000. That would probably buy a few camels. Nice idea, really. And I hope a good deal for the villages. Your photos are very good! :)
Lovely photos with glimpses of the life in the desert!! Beautiful handicrafts!!
wow - you are on a serious journey
Looks like a fun gig Isabel:)and so cheap!
Lovely images of your life in exile Isabel.
Anna :o]
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