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10-MAY-2014

Kuwaiti Souk, an engaging model

This shop was selling men’s accessories like shemagh (the red and white headdress Saudis wear) and cloaks to go over their white thobes (long robes). I saw the colorful shemagh display but was a bit intimidated about going in the store, so kept walking but then decided I had to try to get a picture and went back and asked if it was OK. The man at the cash register said yes and asked me to include him in the shot, so I gladly complied. He was a great model, and I’m always so pleased when something like this happens!

A few pictures and description of the souk:


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Julie Oldfield14-May-2014 01:37
I am glad you asked him. Very well done!
Kevin Warren14-May-2014 01:29
What a terrific image, Helen, and a great story - so glad you decided to go back!
Will Hoskins13-May-2014 15:50
Places like this have such character and seem more "real" than modern malls. I love all the patterns and textures in this one. V
Gill Kopy13-May-2014 00:46
Neat shot - you can tell he's enjoying the event :) V
Martin Lamoon12-May-2014 19:06
Excellent, They all want your business!
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Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)12-May-2014 17:19
It seems that a lot of people outside the US enjoy having their photos taken. Excellent work. Remember, all you need is to ask, the worse is that they will say "no". V.
bill friedlander12-May-2014 15:21
A delightful display with lovely shapes and colors. Nice to get an obliging model. V
gerrit12-May-2014 14:07
Nice that he allowed to take a picture of his business included himself.
It gives a good impression and your information does the rest.
Keep asking! V
joseantonio12-May-2014 13:50
Great that he allowed you to take a picture of him in his shop.-V
Isabel Cutler12-May-2014 12:38
Good for you. By the time your stay in Riyahd is over you will be a bold photographer, afraid to ask no one for a picture!
Jim Coffman12-May-2014 12:21
I am glad you went back! I have never seen a store like this! Great capture,Helen..
Milan Vogrin12-May-2014 10:32
Very nice image!V!
Carl H. Johnson12-May-2014 10:32
I hope you can give this cashier a copy of this wounderful image!!!~V~
Tom LeRoy12-May-2014 10:04
Lots of colorful wares here. Glad you went back to take this neat shot. What a difference from the gated houses! V
marie-jose wolff12-May-2014 10:01
very nice and colorful shop and great portrait of the seller! V
Graeme12-May-2014 09:58
Very nice of the seller to opt for a picture of his shop and himself, Helen.BV
Colin Storey12-May-2014 09:37
A great portrait and a superb colourful image. v
Gerard Koehl12-May-2014 09:33
Ce commerce a l'air très intéressant, c'est une très belle photo. V