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01-FEB-2014

Man of Jeddah

This man said hello to us in the street and we started talking. I asked why his shemagh (headdress) was so different from that of other Saudi men, and he said this was the style in Jeddah. It was really a beautiful fabric and design. I took a more “formal” portrait of him for which he posed, but I liked this one better when he wasn’t expecting it.

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dino 01-Jan-2015 08:56
when i was in saudi i met lot of saudi men wearing what looks like a turban and they actually call it emamah in arabic which means turban . some also were wearing the usual red shemagh but with a little white turban instead of the usual black strap thing. they explained to me that the current traditional head dress isn't really the original arab / saudi headdress. and btw, most saudis from jeddah are not of a saudi origin.
Stephanie20-Feb-2014 09:41
Outstanding candid of this happy man! BV+
Kevin Warren16-Feb-2014 14:46
Very nicely done, Helen, I often prefer the more natural, candid moments myself, and this is one!
Raymond Ma16-Feb-2014 06:01
Very nicely done. V
Gill Kopy16-Feb-2014 01:46
Interesting that styles vary - maybe fashion too ? Very nicely portrayed here V
janescottcumming14-Feb-2014 19:53
A very nice portrait and his shemagh is very classy looking! V
Colin Storey14-Feb-2014 19:41
Great portrait with this expression. v
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography14-Feb-2014 19:29
Excellent portrait indeed, Voted.
Simon Chandler14-Feb-2014 18:36
Excellent portrait with good sense of place. v
Gerard Koehl14-Feb-2014 18:13
Superbe portrait qui ressort bien sur cet arrière plan. V
John Hamers14-Feb-2014 18:09
Great portrait Helen, the mans stands out real nice against the monotone background !! V
Bill Miller14-Feb-2014 16:38
You meet so many people, Helen. It must be your approachable smile :)
Tom LeRoy14-Feb-2014 15:34
I really like the candid pose and shot, he looks great with the headdress! V
Julie Oldfield14-Feb-2014 15:09
Really nice candid. V
joseantonio14-Feb-2014 14:58
Very nice portrait of this happy man.V.-
Jim Coffman14-Feb-2014 14:50
A very nice informal portrait,Helen!
larose forest photos14-Feb-2014 14:40
It is a great shot. He looks very happy! V
Isabel Cutler14-Feb-2014 12:16
Non-posed shots are the best.
Milan Vogrin14-Feb-2014 11:45
Great portrait! V!