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Saturday, 8 August 2009

Sinai 2009 Photo link

I am back from the Sinai and had an awesome experience. I spent almost two weeks based in the town of Dahab, meaning 'Gold' in Arabic. I love the essence of Dahab and its culture; I have taken many photos about and around Dahab, of its people, streets, colours and textures. I visited the Desert on a number of occasions, including an extremely dark Bedouin Wedding. It was a tremendous occasion and truly an experience I will never forget, with around 3000 Bedouin celebrating seven weddings until 4am. The closest thing to it that I could think of was an a cappella music festival! As it was so dark I couldn't get a single shot without using flash, disturbing the celebrations.
I got many shots of Dahab's Bazar's, with many shop keepers asking you to visit their amazing deals that are just for you only!
This Bedouin Children were so funny, they smiled and just loved the attention I gave them.
The nightlife in Dahab is brilliant for portraits, this particular one is of my friend Tony.
I climbed Mt. Sinai in the dark to watch the Sunrise at 5am. It was truly spectacular and a magnificient view, as shown in the photo.
When the sun peeked over the hills the most fantastic light appeared, I was able to get some portraits of our guide.
I also visited the famous dive site 'the Blue Hole'. A dive site with 80ft walls of coral. I managed to shoot some of the locals diving next to the site.
I also visited the Bedouin part of Dahab, Assalla; on many occasions. I photographed many textures of the town and many portraits of the local people.On a desert trip I also visited the 'White Canyon' leading to the Ain Hudra Oasis. It was a fantastic trip and was great trekking back in the desert.A very skilled calligrapher hand painted on papayrus different ancient egyptian designs and sold them on at a very decent price. I now am the proud owner of two papyrus's.

I had an amazing trip and it was so fantastic to be back in Egypt yet again, I just love the country and it's culture. I have uploaded all my photos at this link : http://www.pbase.com/richardchapman/sinai_2009

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