The Souk Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

On a hot summer day in Cairo, the souk doesn't become crowded until twilight. Here, the last rays before sunset bathe a street near Khan el Khalili in the "Islamic Cairo" district. This market area is a popular tourist stop, but tourists don't overwhelm the place--the majority in the streets appear to be locals.

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jkilmer (14) 2008-10-10 23:43

Hi Ken,

Very nice shot. I tried to get the same thing when I was there in July, however I did not have the luxury of twilight like you. It's great to see that you truly captured the busyness and feel of the market.

Cheers,
Jordan.

noborders (14201) 2008-10-11 13:07

The light is beautiful and it's an interesting document for the architecture, showind also the things being sold and the various fashions for clothes etc, but I think that this kind of shots is rarely very "special" unless someone in the crowd behaves in a bizarre way or if there is something unusual happening - so in a way, less personal than your preceding peoples photos but a photo that has its place in this gallery nonetheless.

Best regards,
Cath.

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JorgeCK (2602) 2008-10-14 8:20

Hi Ken,
Excellent capture of the daily life in Cairo. I like how you have composed the photo with the people in the foreground creating a nice sense of depth. The warm light and the colors are excellent.
regards
joRge