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14-JAN-2015

Souq Waqif: A man and his wares

A man outside the souq selling coffee pots on some very nice furniture. I wish I hadn’t cut off both ends of the giant coffee pot, but it was one of those “take it now or never” kind of shots.

Souk Waqif is a major attraction in Doha for tourists and locals alike. There has been a souk on this spot for centuries, but at one point the old complex was close to being condemned for demolition, until some enterprising person realized its potential and redeveloped it to resemble a 19th century souk complete with mud-rendered shops, exposed beams and restored Qatari architecture. The souk keeps expanding, and despite the redesigned construction, Souk Waqif is considered to be one of the most traditional marketplaces in the region.

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Carol Rollins20-Feb-2015 12:49
A superb capture of this most interesting and beautiful display.
larose forest photos19-Feb-2015 22:57
The pots are fabulous, as is your lovely shot! V
Ton T.19-Feb-2015 18:21
Love this one! Great coffee pots V+
danad19-Feb-2015 08:37
A fine capture of these wares, with fine pale colors. It should be nice to walk around this Souk. V.
Gerard Koehl19-Feb-2015 05:43
Superbe prise dans le souq. V
William Barletta19-Feb-2015 04:47
Terrific composition ~V~
joseantonio19-Feb-2015 04:31
Great find and capture. I wonder which is the use of this giant coffee pot.V.
Scott B Nelson19-Feb-2015 04:23
That is amazing! I would love to walk thru his shop!
The Ellisons19-Feb-2015 03:53
Love, Love, Love these: they are so 1001 nights fairytale :-). Superb shot with the guy behind them too!
Julie Oldfield19-Feb-2015 03:13
I like the composition. The coffee pot looks larger than him. V
Gill Kopy19-Feb-2015 01:46
What a marvelous looking shop - the stern looking "man" adds to the shot very nicely V
janescottcumming19-Feb-2015 00:32
I love that chest with the sailboat on the side! Beautiful. V
globalgadabout18-Feb-2015 23:07
percolating with elements...looks and sounds an interesting souk..
Philip Game18-Feb-2015 22:55
Those are HUGE coffee pots in the foreground! Looks like the Qataris have a greater sense of their heritage than the Emiratis. Nicely captured on the spur of the moment. V
Stephanie18-Feb-2015 22:52
Fascinating capture Helen! These relics look rather dusty, don't they? VV