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A Step Through Memories
Image Title:  A Step Through Memories
 
 By: Ozjan Yeshar  
  Copyright ©2004



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Photographer Ozjan Yeshar {K:18661}
Project #21 Alone Camera Model SONY-MVC-FD92
Categories Still Life
Travel
People
Film Format
Portfolio Old Architecture
Drama
B&W
Lens 38mm
Uploaded 8/21/2004 Film / Memory Type Digital
    ISO / Film Speed 0
Views 307 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 16 Rating
5.88
/ 8 Ratings
Location City -  Old City (Balad)
State -  JEDDAH
Country - Saudi Arabia   Saudi Arabia
About All of us during our childhood dreamed to be Aladdin, to be a part of the fabulous 1001 Arabian Nights tales, wishing to be there when it happened. The closest place one can get in Saudi Arabia is ?Balad?, literally translated as ?The Town?, a part of Old Jeddah. Balad attracted me the very first time I saw it. It was evening, the sun slowly slipping into the Red Sea and as night tries to spread darkness, Balad, with its narrow lanes, treaded by travellers and traders for centuries, come to life showcasing a market place teaming with traders and street hawkers shouting to get the attention of visitors. The scene reminded me of market streets in Old Cairo in Egypt or Marrakech City in Morocco.
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There are 16 Comments in 1 Pages
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Regina Rianelli   {K:24147} 8/21/2004
Ozjan, my Friend:

this work of Yours had a great impact on me...

Thank YOU for sharing....

this b&w version has a dramatic "punch" to the scene... where the feeling of Abandon is tremedous.

kind regards + Maa' Salama,
Regina


Jan Symank   {K:15755} 8/21/2004
Salam Ozjan
A great impression of this old part of town with the old man.
Very well seen and captured
Jan


Ozjan Yeshar   {K:18661} 8/21/2004
Thanks Dear Regina and to tell you the truth, this shot was one of several shots I have taking in this fabulous place. I have another dramatic part of story that made me write a long article about this place and this man particularly has invited me to his house & offered me dates and Arabian coffee, ?Quawa?, which we both have some sort of conversation, he in his old memories about the place, time, friends and longing to glorious past days. I was encouraging him to talk more and more. I was sort of fascinated to the old man stories. He was kind enough to permit me to visit the first floor of his house from where I had an insider?s view from the latticed and carved woodwork windows called ?Rowasheen?, that allows air and light through the balcony while blocking the direct sunlight, heat and prying eyes from outside. It was such a great experience to me.


xy x   {K:41915} 8/21/2004
beautiful B&W scene and great moment from ordinary life, excellent architecture and splendid technique, impressive mood and contrast, perfect title and point of the view, remarkable composition and work, congrats, thanks for the info, best regards


Alison DuFlon   {K:36557} 8/21/2004
Oh my gosh, you are such a great story teller, I am there walking through the narrow lanes while reading your tale of this city. You should write a book with your stories and photos. This is a great shot. Alison


Maria José Barres   {K:11276} 8/21/2004
Great work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7+


Tony Diana   {K:13396} 8/22/2004
Un tiro que me ha gustado mucho


Ameed El-Ghoul   {K:42207} 8/22/2004
Excellent capture brother and very nice interesting story, i remember this picture the first time you showed it to me, we both were impressed with the size and the quality, rmemeber :) actually i would like to see the colored version as well, i think it matches the B&W in beuty, cheers,


Enjoy    {K:16125} 8/22/2004
Lovely personal tid bit.... I enjoyed reading your thoughts and older dreams.... I like this BW shot as well... moved by your story... smiling..


Riny  Koopman   {K:19998} 8/22/2004
Ozjan,Excellent choice of BW.Great story my friend.
My best.....Riny.


Regina Rianelli   {K:24147} 8/22/2004
WOW.......... what a great Life experience, Ozjan!

Thanks for sharing...

so i look forward Your next submisisons, and perhaps, some of Your article to go in "About" session... ?!?
... how do You feel about that, my Friend?

*wink*

Maa' Salama + best Regards,
Regina


Judi Liosatos   {K:34047} 8/23/2004
Fantastic character both in the image and the man you shared conversation with. I doubt that I would ever get the same opportunity in my lifetime. So it was wonderful to be able to experience it through your story and image. Thankyou for making me feel as if I was there too. Judi


Gabriella Carta   {K:22879} 8/26/2004
wonderful


Ursula Luschnig   {K:21932} 8/27/2004
This great photo completes perfectly your fantastic about and comment...I don`t know,what I should prefer...
I hope,you have more of these abouts in your
baggage,and pics of course,also...:)
Regards,Ursula


Kristina Kohut   {K:49990} 8/29/2004
A very interesting and strong capture, Ozjan! Also works well as documentary/journalism photo!


arwa abdullah   {K:34425} 9/11/2004
Amazing! I love this city and I really like how u captured the mood
Great work my friend 7/7 :)


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