Brunch with Battutah
Faces of Bahrain
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 22 August 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Locals hanging on a street corner in Manama, the capital of the island kingdom of Bahrain. I drove to Bahrain from Saudi Arabia via a 25 km. long causeway which consists of bridges and an artificial island.
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
They make an interesting looking trio.
22 Aug 2008 5:24am
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks, Michael.
@Zygene: Merci, Zygene.
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Interesting faces for this trio… And every white color is different, even the wall…
22 Aug 2008 6:03am
@Calusarus: You have a good eye. Thank you, Frederic.
Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany
A nice street portrait, Michael. They seem not to be too busy ;-)
22 Aug 2008 6:54am
@Mirko Herzner: Taxi drivers waiting for fares I think. Thank you, Mirko.
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Good shot Michael, nice and clear, I can even see a packet of cigarettes in his shirt pocket.
22 Aug 2008 6:56am
@Observing: I wasn't sure whether that was cigarettes or a wad of bills. Thank you, Mike.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Hmmm...putting your money where your heart is? This is a terrific capture of these three. I love the face in the foreground and his 'dancing' fingers. Perhaps he was speaking with you? Their all white garb speaks to me of the heat. Do you wear lots of white when in that climate, Michael?
You've done it again, you have me studying an aerial map of Saudi over to Bahrain! ;D
22 Aug 2008 7:54am
@Judy: I'm fond of the fingers too and you noticed the money. It was about 40C when I took this photo. I don't necessarily wear white but when I snapped the shot I was wearing shorts and a tank top and still sweating. The problem with this climate is having your camera fog up on leaving an air conditioned place. thanks for the great comment, Judy.
Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium
nice street shot Michael - do you miss living in the middle east?
22 Aug 2008 8:56am
@Jason Kravitz: Thank you, Jason. I'm living in Saudi Arabia at the moment. This image was taken on Wednesday.
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Wow! A 25km causeway! Cool shot of the locals!
22 Aug 2008 10:12am
@Craig: Yes it is an amazing causeway. I wasn't satisfied with my image of it so didn't post it. Thanks, Craig.
Lorraine from Canada
I love the portrait, magnificent trio, the one to the right seem to point to him as if to say 'Well , as for me, I...." very effective ;)
22 Aug 2008 11:10am
@Lorraine: Yes, he certainly looks like he may be saying that. Thank you, Lorraine.
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
Beau trio de portraits tout de blanc vêtu surpris dans un moment de détente.
22 Aug 2008 12:16pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Merci, Evelyne.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Just excellent, Michael! I don't think I could handle the heat!
22 Aug 2008 1:27pm
@Betty: Thank you, Betty. The heat can be overbearing.
@dan: Quite.
MJ from Delaware, United States
great capture... I love the expressions... so crisp and clear...
22 Aug 2008 2:33pm
@MJ: Thank you, MJ.
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Interesting faces on the guys. Good capture.
22 Aug 2008 2:40pm
@Steve Rice: Thank you, Steve.
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Good shot Michael. This trio seems very interesting... and a common pose: relaxation. Good work.
22 Aug 2008 2:44pm
@Rui: Thanks so much, Rui.
Rags from Plano, United States
Superb image. It is good to know that people still rest, and relax with their friends.
22 Aug 2008 3:24pm
@Rags: I agree. thank you, Rags.
@yiannis krikis: Many thanks, Yiannis.
Tracey from White Hall, United States
I love getting a glimpse into other's cultures. They looked so relaxed and laid back! Great portrait!
22 Aug 2008 4:17pm
@Tracey: Thanks so much, Tracey.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
They definitely have "the look" of the region. An outstanding photo.
22 Aug 2008 4:19pm
@Viewfinder: Many thanks, VF.
Marcie from United States
Really great expressions. Love the white on white background.
22 Aug 2008 4:41pm
@Marcie: Thanks so much, Marcie
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
A place that would be very interesting to go to
22 Aug 2008 5:54pm
@Fliss: Very much so. thank you, Fliss.
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Good composition and perfect measuring of light: the whites are splendid.
22 Aug 2008 6:28pm
@Paco Díaz: Thank you very much, Paco.
@Sun: Thank you, Sun.
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
a glorious shot! what natural but splendid poses! i can feel the long white heat of the day that radiates just outside the cool shade. a marvelous, near monochromatic composition. just brilliant!
22 Aug 2008 7:30pm
@dj.tigersprout: That's a kind comment. Thank you, Jaycee.
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