Warm Egypcian hospitality Photo

Photographer’s Note

In the outskirts of Mut, the capital of Dakhla Oasis, I found this worker returning from another day in the fields. I was strolling around the cultivated areas and surrounding dunes near the sunset hour when I found a cemetery, which can be seen on the left background of this image. When I started to take photos of it the worker was passing by and, as many Egypcians do, he started communicating with me. "Welcome to Egypt" is usually the first thing they all say. If I respond something in arabic they feel very happy and excited to know more about me. I tried to say a few more arabic words and although his English wasn't good, we managed to comunicate a few more sentences with the help of gesture language. After a while he asked me for a photo and this was the cheerful result.

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Tue (25608) 2008-07-07 3:30

Hi Ricardo,
A very good portrait of this man and nice to read about your meeting in the note. The low light was great here, adding pleasant warm hues to the view. Also good composition. Thanks for sharing!
Regards,
Lars

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2008-07-07 3:41

Hi Ricardo
Nice portrait, good light and composition ;).
Have a nice day.

Jonas_Schmitt (3074) 2008-07-07 4:07

Hello Ricardo!
Another wonderful photo in your Egypt gallery, I like this one a lot. This is a great daily life shot of the worker returning from the field. You took this photo in the exactly right moment, so I like the expression in his face very much. The mood is captured very well here! So, as I can read in your note, the Egypcians are very friendly, how nice. I know it from other countries (like Morocco or Syria), when you respond something in arabic, the people are really happy, like this man obviously was :-)
Anyway, a fantastic shot, you did really well with this one!
Best regards and have a nice day,
Jonas

feather (49858) 2008-07-07 7:08

I can imagine how strange they find it when we want to take photos of what to them is very ordinary. I like the way you have captured his standing next to the fruits of his work. He looks very friendly and happy to meet you. You now speak Arabic? It is always good to try and learn some of the language of where you visit.
Kath

paura (38278) 2008-07-07 7:40

Ricardo,
O post está muito interessante. Penso aqui quão grande pode ser seu conhecimento sobre a lingua. Muito curioso.

Abraço

Paulo

stego (22350) 2008-07-07 8:14

Olá Ricardo,
Tem um ar bem afável, esse rapagão sorridente com o seu grande cinto "do Texas". Está muito bem apanhado (enquadramento, exposição, nitidez, cores, etc).
Um abraço, José.

Photo65Net (43084) 2008-07-07 8:39

Ricardo,
Nice catch !
I like this man attitude, and how you framed it.
Technical parameters are very good too.
Regards,
JB.

delkoo (34194) 2008-07-07 10:44

hi ricardo
A nice, spontaneous portrait with documentary value, i like his friendly expression, and his texas belt....

regards
didier

Kielia (8387) 2008-07-07 11:46

Hi Ricardo,
amazing portrait of this friendly young man who seems to enjoy the situation. I like the warm light very much.
TfS
and best regards
Harriet

gilou530 (35051) 2008-07-07 12:39

salut ricardo
une image simple mais qui par le sourire du garcon justifie bien ton titre, bonne netteté
amitiés
gilbert

lucasgalodoido (16583) 2008-07-07 13:15

Olá Ricardo,
esse tipo de recepção tem que ser registrado mesmo, além disso a iluminação ficou ótima aqui, melhor que qualquer estúdio.
Parabéns e Abraço

xuaxo (5701) 2008-07-07 14:01

Olá Ricardo
Uma foto bem representativa de um momento simpático. Possivelmente um momento mais agradável do se fosses falar inglês no Texas.
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Imagino ele a dizer: "lá na minha horta tenho uns melões deste tamanho" :-)
Um abraço,
F

Bluejeans (32035) 2008-07-07 15:24

Oi amigo ,
Bonita esta tua foto gostei muito do sorriso do rapaz a movimentação das mãos tem um ar de bem simpático ,parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

jmdias (19087) 2008-07-07 17:34

ricardo

é um bom retrato, a luz está perfeita, o modelo está bem à vontade, o fundo mostra o local onde ele se encontra. Fosse no Peru ou na bolívia, depois de tirar a foto eles iriam te pedir dinheiro.hahaha

abraços

jorge

Angshu (33561) 2008-07-07 20:52

Ola Ricardo
Good to see you know Arabic as well, in addition to Hindi & Laotian! :-) Nice daily life scene of this man standing beside the pickup. The low light creates nice skin tones. Nice work my friend!
Best Regards
Angshu

Emile (19887) 2008-07-07 20:58

Hola Ricardo.
Very good portrait, good view of the young man and his big smile, very well captured with good lighting, sharpness and colors.
Well done. TFS.
Best regards.

Morac (20255) 2008-07-07 21:53

Hi Ricardo
Nice portrait, good light and composition.
I like this man attitude, and how you framed it.
Technical parameters are very good too.
Have a nice day.
Rgards
Marc

emka (21179) 2008-07-07 21:59

Hi Ricardo.

Interesting story. It is always a good thing to know some words in the local language and then to try communicate with the people. It is also what I always do - I learn something of the language before the trip and have a phrasebook with me. Then the people are very friendly. Very nice portrait of the smiling man. Good light and composition. Warm regards

Malgorzata

syd1946 (17869) 2008-07-08 0:53

Hello Ric,
He looks to enjoy very much the moment of shooting!And you did a great portait composition and not only.His hat on the vagon and the red fabric gives a nice sense to the frame,together with the joy of the man.I enjoy it very much!

Have a nice day,
Thomas

AiresSantos (41908) 2008-07-08 1:34

Ola Ric
Tal como já havias dito aqui podemos ver a hospitalidade dos Egipcios.
Excelente retrato deste rapaz com uma expressao de felicidade. No momento certo !
Um abraço Amigo
Aires

danasam (1057) 2008-07-08 2:03

Hi Ricardo, thanks for showing another angle of the Egyptian wonderful culture, you are right, i had the same reaction by them, so warm and welcoming. well captured.
Sam.

papagolf21 (56217) 2008-07-08 4:12

Bonjour, mon ami Ric,
C'est bien de se mêler aux habitants, aux travailleurs, apprendre davantage sur la vie (quand bien même les difficultés de langage sont présentes, mais, justement, c'est cela qui fait tout le charme !).
Le cimetière en arrière-plan est également très intéressant.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Cricri (43030) 2008-07-08 4:30

Hola Ricardo,
Sympat et joli sourire de ce charmant jeune homme
il me fait pensé a un ami Mahmod qui habite a Hurgatha et de temps en temps ont s'envoye des messages sur le portable, il parle bien l'anglais
Good day for you
cricri

ribeiroantonio (21881) 2008-07-08 6:09

Pessoalmente, não acredito muito nessas manisfestações espontâneas mas, admito que possam existir.
De qualquer modo, gosto da expressão do tipo e da vontade de ficar na foto.
Tens aqui uma foto muito interessante.
António

Scharan (13951) 2008-07-08 19:01

Olá Ricardo

Excelente foto deste rapaz que é uma simpatia... belo sorriso e calos nas mãos deste jovem trabalhador. Bonito registro.
Parabéns!
GA
Vera

happypoppeye (4060) 2008-07-08 21:54

Great shot. Love the expression and especially the "Texas" belt buckle. I have to say, that Mut was my favorite place I visited in Egypt, so "non-touristy" compared to most of the country.
Great shot
John

Graal (57689) 2008-07-09 0:13

Hi Ricardo,
amazing portrait, good captured scene and moment with hands up of man. Fine reportage. Well done photo. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

bostankorkulugu (33514) 2008-07-09 21:05

this gesture means "are you crazy?" in Turkey, LOL... i bet it is the same around all the middle east!>:P... loved his sincere smile, the pattern on his shirt, and his texas belt... an i crazy or what?...

cheers rcrdlps... um abraço...

krkt

berek (28861) 2008-07-09 22:35

Ola Ricardo,
great 9mm view. I like this cute portrait and atmosphere my friend. greetings.
Burak

danos (32228) 2008-07-10 6:38

Ola Ricardo,
excellent portrait of this happy and smile young man.The warm afternoon light and the pale colors in combination with the details make the moment unique.The greenery on the car complete pleasantly the scene.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,danos

siolaw (25720) 2008-07-12 23:54

Ola Ricardo,
A friendly feeling for sure... nice to see his espression! Light and colors are as warm as his smile and very appealing. I like the hat in the cart of grass... it gives context to the scene...
Abraço
Laurent

axiotea (16053) 2008-07-13 1:55

Olà Ricardo
I always enjoy this kind of portrait, especially when they are spontaneous like the man you are showing...His smile is beautiful and I like the way he is playing with both hands, maybe trying to tell you something! Fine luminosity and a good sense of depth.
Cheers
Marilyn