Sana'a bathed in the magical light that falls just before sunset

Shots from a photographic trip I took in 1997 to the glorious, rarely visited, oft-maligned and massively underrated ancient land of Yemen - one of only a few countries in the world continuously populated since at least 2,500 BC, whose capital - Sana'a - is named after the biblical Noah's son, Shem.

Despite its reputation for war, kidnapping of foreign tourists and, more recently, breeding terrorists, this is truly a magnificent country that abounds in history, culture, uniquely beautiful architecture and stunning landscapes — as well as some of the most fantastically generous and hospitable people I've ever met.

It's also one of the most exciting places in the world to roam around with a camera, and I hope these shots give you some flavour of the wonders that await you should you ever get the opportunity to travel there.

ช่างภาพ:
buckshot
อัพโหลดแล้ว:
2012-04-04
แท็ก:
35mm colour e6 (not x-pro) goods light market middle east photo expedition scanned by jessops slide souk spices stalls trade travel vibrant voyage
กล้อง:
Nikon F50
ฟิล์ม:
Fuji Velvia 50
เมือง:
Sana'a
ประเทศ/จังหวัด:
Yemen
Year:
1997
Time:
dusk
อัลบั้ม:
Yemen: the photographer's paradise of the Middle East
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