This is something you thought you might not ever see – a veiled Saudi woman clad in her black abaya fishing with her children. I snapped this photo in the late afternoon in a busy area of Jeddah’s Corniche, the coastal area along the Red Sea that extends for miles and miles. This particular area has many beautiful sculptures that I was there photographing when I happened to look over and see this woman and her kids. I think it embodies the amazing spirit, strength, and determination of Saudi women. I am so happy I was able to capture this rare scene and share it with you.
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is KSA's 2nd largest city and is located on its west coast, right on the Red Sea. I moved here in 2007 with my Saudi hubby. This journal reflects the things that I see here, life through my eyes, my lens.
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This is one of my favorites of all your images. In fact, it is my favorite.
Thanks, Judy and Wildstorm – I have to agree. This is a very special photo. I don’t get to capture something like this every day.
This is such a touching image!
Good for her! This photo is really great, a ray of hope.
Who knows what advancements the new year may bring.
Dina – If we don’t have hope, we don’t have much at all. Thanks!
Now that is a determined angler! Nice shot.
Thanks, Jerry. I feel so lucky to have gotten this shot. It’s not a sight that is seen every day here.
A woman gotta live too 🙂
I really feel sorry for women who can’t do anything they desire just because they are women and because its in our culture not do this and that. A woman is free to do whatever she likes and she should be given the chance to breath more, hence enjoy life like any other normal person. 🙂
Sari – I couldn’t agree more! Thanks!