Embassy bazaar by Helen Betts

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04-DEC-2015

Embassy bazaar

A glimpse at the kind of event that the embassy sponsors. This was a bazaar from all over the country. I happen to quite like this merchant, from Al Khobar, in the Eastern Province. I think we bought a framed scimitar at this particular fair.

For a pure white thobe, posted earlier:

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Alexander Kazakov		08-May-2016 18:36
Beautiful! V

Pierre		26-Apr-2016 23:21
Un endroit plein de beaux trésors, une belle présentation! V

Julie Oldfield		23-Apr-2016 17:33
Nicely photographed to capture detail in this light. V

Jeff Real		23-Apr-2016 12:19
Awesome light and such fascinating details ~V~

Graeme		20-Apr-2016 23:02
Very good looking furnishings.V

larose forest photos		20-Apr-2016 22:29
I like most of what I see here! A really lovely shot which shows the merchandise well. V

Nirvan Hope		20-Apr-2016 03:53
The shadows on the wall really give the photo a whole other interesting dimension.

Gerard Koehl		20-Apr-2016 03:00
Ce bazar est superbe. V

Gill Kopy		20-Apr-2016 01:09
So many goodies !! Nice shot of this event - the shadows are so cool ! V

bill friedlander		20-Apr-2016 00:40
These all look like collectors' items. What a sweet selection. V

globalgadabout		20-Apr-2016 00:12
delightful image on several levels...a scimitar sounds a sharp choice..

janescottcumming		19-Apr-2016 23:11
What a cool photo this is! So many great things to look at. V

Jim Coffman		19-Apr-2016 20:38
It sure would be nice to browse through here! Nice image, Helen!!

Mairéad		19-Apr-2016 20:32
An interesting collection of craftwork, and the play of light enhances the image. V

LynnH		19-Apr-2016 20:28
Looks like a wonderful assortment of treasures! V