a young olive seller Photo

Photographer’s Note

Syria
Damascus
Among some important markets in Damascus is Al-Hamidieh market extending from Bab Al-Nasr on the west to the Omayyad mosque. Its history goes back to the year 1863 A.D. and is covered by a metal roof full of small holes. The market is famous for its shops for selling garments, clothes and traditional industries.
This market is famous for its small shops for the sale of all kinds of spices, perfumes, almonds, pistachio and bonbons.

Nobody has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

laine (68) 2004-12-08 8:14

Market is usually one of those places you definately have to visit in each country as it shows the true side of daily life, in my opinion. Unfortunatelly, I can't understand what's written on those price tags, thus, I'd be lost there in Damascus! :)

Nice shot, Kris!

MiguelP (14324) 2004-12-08 10:17

As I belong to a land where olive oil is almost a religion, I have to say that I love your picture. Besides, the face of the boy is great. Congratulations and join the Mediterranean sea, the true paradise.

Leonie (8647) 2005-01-17 19:29

mmmhhhh all these olives...makes me water in the mouth! :-) Really nice!

Léonie

shirgold (2439) 2005-05-31 5:54

very nice composition
I would love to taste each and every kind of olives there..
yammmm.....