Saudi Arabia

[synapseman]

I always thought street photography in S'pore is tough. With people always staring you down and asking "you take what photo?", especially when you're in the heartlands. In Saudi Arabia, I had to learn quickly how to get the shot I want, accurately, quickly and discreetly. Not all places are like that though. Medina and Jeddah were all right. But Mecca was a bit hairy. I've heard of people having their cameras seized and smashed on the spot. I got questioned by a cop, and stopped by some random passer-by and on occasion, some others said out loudly (in Arabic) what I was doing was "sinful". But by and large, I got my shots without incident. Really happy with the Canon G7 in this respect. So, here are some of the pics...



The rest of the series here.

[Big Kahuna]

Thanks for sharing, it was an eye opener for non muslim like my self.....normally I can only see these in the TV or newspapers

Btw just curious...what is inside...are people allowed to enter?

http://www.pbase.com/synapseman/image/80668869

[ariffinjuanna]

Salaam bro .... nice pics. So how many days did you perform your "umrah"?

[synapseman]

Originally Posted by ariffinjuanna Salaam bro .... nice pics. So how many days did you perform your "umrah"?

W'salaam. Thanks! I was there for a total of 10 days.

[synapseman]

Originally Posted by Big Kahuna Thanks for sharing, it was an eye opener for non muslim like my self.....normally I can only see these in the TV or newspapers Btw just curious...what is inside...are people allowed to enter? http://www.pbase.com/synapseman/image/80668869

There's nothing really special inside really. Just a room with some supporting columns in it. Generally, people are not allowed in. Probably for practical reasons also. Could cause a dangerous crowd-crush.