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26th december 2004

Dohuk, Iraq

"Hajji" watches the days pass by at his sons steel/metal fabrication factory.
I loved the gleam in his eyes and the "worry beads" he played with.
We were in the shop trying to get some shelves fabricated for our new house.
In Kurdistan the simplest task can be turned into a saga and this exercise,
I am sure, will end in the same manner. But I am having fun dealing with the locals.

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel
1/125s f/5.6 at 33.0mm iso800 full exif

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anthony legg17-Jan-2005 19:41
Yes it is, but I think some people also use it as a sign of respect (but not certain of that).
Anna Yu17-Jan-2005 19:03
Wonderful portrait, Hajji is someone who's been to Mecca, isn't it?
markvm27-Dec-2004 01:21
Nice portrait, Anthony. Be careful!!
Argishti Khachik26-Dec-2004 18:50
Excellent portrait. Well done.
cheers
katwilkens26-Dec-2004 17:15
Wonderful portrait--the expression, lighting and background are perfect. And the hands.
Adalberto Tiburzi26-Dec-2004 16:14
This is a man I could trust ;-)
Pedro Libório26-Dec-2004 15:58
absolutly great portrait Anthony.
Gary Hebert26-Dec-2004 15:36
Very expressive Anthony. Sure has a lot of layers of clothing.
Guest 26-Dec-2004 15:20
Nice mood captured