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Helen Betts | all galleries >> Saudi Arabia: Life in the Desert >> Janadriyah: A Celebration of Saudi Culture > Making a purchase
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25-FEB-2014

Making a purchase

The woman admiring the gold face coins and her family (part of our group) were making a purchase. Gold (or imitation in this case) jewelry was for sale everywhere at the festival, and a huge number of women were wearing gold headbands or face masks. I had never seen anything like it in Riyadh, so it must be specifically a festival thing.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Julie Oldfield07-Mar-2014 01:09
I like the capture of the woman with her face covered. Very well done.
Regine L.06-Mar-2014 16:23
According to your description this family is from your group - no wonder she is wearing capri pants under her abaya and the children wear whatever they found that morning.
Gill Kopy06-Mar-2014 01:56
Strange that the children are so non-traditionally dressed - the light catches this scene beautifully V
larose forest photos05-Mar-2014 19:55
Wow, it really is busy. It is quite intriguing to see the mix of western and Saudi dress. V
Kim05-Mar-2014 09:28
I would love walking around in the summer heat, looking at all the exotic buildings and stuff! great candid Helen! V
marie-jose wolff05-Mar-2014 09:07
very nice and lively scene! V
borisalex05-Mar-2014 08:33
It pays off to carry the big gun! Great plastizity, colors and pov! V.
Martin Lamoon05-Mar-2014 07:57
Fantastic, like the sellers eyes watching the lady with the gold!
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