Bahrain

Bahrain

A Bahraini woman walking in a back alley in Manama. 

Omani Bedouin Woman

Omani Bedouin Woman

A traditional Omani bedouin woman haggling at an animal market or souq in Nizwa.

Goat Trader

Goat Trader

Omanis learn at a young age to trade animals at a traditional village market.

Bahraini Cabdriver

Bahraini Cabdriver

The local cabdrivers hangout in a square behind the gold souq in Manama.

A Woman Animal Trader

A Woman Animal Trader

In Oman the local women get involved in everyday business transitions. 

Saudi Arabian Bedouin.

Saudi Arabian Bedouin.

A  bedouin man walking in an old village in Saudi Arabia.

Date Tree

Date Tree

Growing Dates is a traditional business that has been part of the Omani culture for centuries. 

Minerat

Minerat

A minaret is a tall thin tower of a mosque with a balcony from which the people are called to prayer. In modern times loud speakers are used to make the call.

Detail of a Traditional Door.

Detail of a Traditional Door.

The workmanship of a traditional wooden door is very beautiful.

A Woman Beggar

A Woman Beggar

A destitute woman on the streets of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Cow Transporter

Cow Transporter

Most of the animal trade in Oman is done on a small scale between families.

Camel Race

Camel Race

Camel racing is a very popular sport in Oman. Omani racing camels are highly sought after by other gulf countries. Mechanical jockeys took the place of small children jockeys due to the inherit dangers of the sport.

Desert

Desert

Like most Arab countries Oman has it's share of desert landscapes.

Twilight Landscape

Twilight Landscape

Oman has many beautiful mountain ranges. 

Mountain Range

Mountain Range

The mountains of Oman are very spectacular. 

Eye of The Goat

Eye of The Goat

This is an up close portrait of a goat for sale.

Cow Dung

Cow Dung

This is an everyday part of trading in animals.

Cow Hide

Cow Hide

This is the hide of a cow that is being sold. Flies are a part of the business of life in this trade

Coe Hide Abstract

Coe Hide Abstract

Colorful Cow Hide

Colorful Cow Hide

Nepal

Nepal

Nepal Buddhist prayer flags.

Nepali Woman

Nepali Woman

This woman was selling necklaces at a roadside rest stop in Nepal.

Buddha Statue

Buddha Statue

A buddha statue lining a stairway up to a place of worship.

Cuenca, Ecuador

Cuenca, Ecuador

One of many Catholic churches in historic Cuenca Ecuador.

Two Ecuadorian Children

Two Ecuadorian Children

Ecuadorean children having a snack after attending church services on a Sunday afternoon.

Ecuadorian market Child.

Ecuadorian market Child.

A portrait of a child roaming around a traditional market in Cuenca. 

Waiting for a Text Message.

Waiting for a Text Message.

A young girl like many young girls around the globe with her mobile phone.

Ecuadorian Cowboy

Ecuadorian Cowboy

A young boy riding through the streets of Loja. 

Ethiopian Grandmother

Ethiopian Grandmother

An old woman living in Mek'ele which is a city in the northern Tigray Region of Ethiopia.

Street Children

Street Children

There are many street children living on the streets of Addis Ababa,Ethiopia. 

Taking a Break

Taking a Break

An Ethio[ian man tking a rest on the streets of Addis Ababa.

A Timeless Pastime.

A Timeless Pastime.

Two Ethiopian men engaging in the timeless sport of girl watching.

Monkey See

Monkey See

A monkey joining the crowd watching the caged lions. 

Ethiopian Fashion designer.

Ethiopian Fashion designer.

This is a portrait of a young Ethiopian fashion design student at her clothing stall in an outdoor market in Addis Ababa.