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02-JUN-2016

A world away

We have only been gone from Riyadh for seven months, but what a world away it seems! This was the first abaya I bought there and the first photographed, plus my long-time favorite, so I guess it’s fitting that it be the last, too. My intention here really wasn’t a SP (nor to photograph a Saudi bathroom ;-)), but I was fascinated by the reflections in the mirror, and I couldn’t get them without me. This was taken at the Masmak Fort.

I have finally exhausted all my pictures of Washington for the time being, so will have to go back to some old galleries until I can get out and find something new to photograph. Finding the time to do that is the problem.

The water man, posted earlier:


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Raymond Ma16-Jan-2017 01:16
A fascinating play of mirrors. Nice to go down memory lane again. V
Allan Jay12-Jan-2017 05:40
Strong repetition here Helen, stellar composition.
MarcViskens11-Jan-2017 21:06
hello Helen
very nice
Jean D11-Jan-2017 01:40
Nice to meet you, Helen. A superb SP. ~V
Zoltán Balogh07-Jan-2017 12:58
Cool selfie Helen, great to see you! :) V
larose forest photos06-Jan-2017 15:56
The abaya is truly beautiful, little wonder you like it so much. It suits you so well in this lovely SP. V
globalgadabout06-Jan-2017 15:04
good one...this is an engaging scene...a classy abaya too..
janescottcumming06-Jan-2017 13:37
That's a great self portrait and I love all the reflections. V
Nora van Beek06-Jan-2017 13:21
I love this sp! You are stunning in that abaya and the reflection of the repeating hand dryers is very cool! BV!
Tom LeRoy06-Jan-2017 11:50
A very cool SP, love the abaya and repeating patterns as a backdrop. V
Ika Zinka Eferl06-Jan-2017 11:35
Great SP, and nice to see you in this really beautiful abaya, Helen.V
Stephanie06-Jan-2017 11:04
So nice to see you in this great reflective image! V
Graeme06-Jan-2017 10:50
A lovely SP of you and the mirror reflections, Helen.V
Mairéad06-Jan-2017 10:34
It was a good choice. Ever feel tempted to wear them again? The reflections do indeed make an impact.
carabias06-Jan-2017 10:29
Precious abaya, Helen! V
Patricia Kay06-Jan-2017 10:18
Fabulous SP Helen...the abaya is really beautiful...can understand why it's a favorite....BV
marie-jose wolff06-Jan-2017 10:07
very fine self portrait, the abaya suits you so well. V
barbarajoy06-Jan-2017 09:44
Fascinating reflections and you are hiding many more Helens! Great shot. V
Patrick Goossens06-Jan-2017 09:30
Imagine, there are many Helen's behind your back!
Milan Vogrin06-Jan-2017 08:37
Great sp with all these reflections. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal06-Jan-2017 08:12
Very nice mirror reflection Helen, great shot!! V
joseantonio06-Jan-2017 08:00
love that multireflection.V
Bill Miller06-Jan-2017 07:53
You are in a reflective mood, Helen.
Jim Coffman06-Jan-2017 04:14
Hi Helen! Looking good, my friend..
Long Bach Nguyen06-Jan-2017 03:47
fabulous self portrait Helen
Nirvan Hope06-Jan-2017 03:37
A very special image of you in the beautiful abaya in the 'hall of mirrors'.
Jeff Real06-Jan-2017 02:56
Great to see you in this fantastic SP ~V~
Claude Gagnon06-Jan-2017 02:29
Hi Helen!!! Beautiful all these reflections :)) V
Julie Oldfield06-Jan-2017 02:13
Awesome selfie. Love the reflections. You look very pretty. I do miss your photos of Arabia. V
Gill Kopy06-Jan-2017 02:01
Love this SP in this beautiful abaya - the mirror reflections are marvelous too :) V
Marcia Rules06-Jan-2017 01:31
You share so many images that take us to another world. Kudos!
Isabel Cutler06-Jan-2017 00:24
That really is a beautiful abaya.