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30-NOV-2013

'Oasis for women'

This is Al Manahil, translated as “fountain” and described on their site as an “oasis for women.” We didn’t know what it was when we saw it and couldn’t figure out what all the cars were doing in the parking lot with engines idling and men in them, but later it became clear that they were the women’s drivers, waiting to take them home.

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victorswan20-Sep-2016 19:01
Very special Helen lovely shadows on the wall, also a stunning contrast against the blue sky, fantastic image BV++
Julie Oldfield09-Jan-2014 02:13
Sounds like an interesting place. Nice capture of the shadows.
Range View 03-Jan-2014 22:53
A terrific compo with the palm shadows. V
Barbara
Sheila03-Jan-2014 09:57
A great shadow shot!
Gill Kopy03-Jan-2014 03:46
Interesting ! I guess the women do get pampered !! Neat shot with the palm tree shadows V
Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)02-Jan-2014 13:42
Quiet an interesting image. The shadows of the trees adds a lot of interest. Well shot, Helen. V.
Karen Stuebing25-Dec-2013 21:37
The women's figurine makes it seem like it's a health club for women. I too like the shadows on the building. V.
janescottcumming06-Dec-2013 21:28
Love the shadows. You are going to have go check out the inside sometime! V
Will Hoskins06-Dec-2013 16:04
Great shadows, Helen. You should check it out. V
Carol Rollins06-Dec-2013 13:05
Super light and composition and I love the palm shadows! Great shot Helen. ~
Are you going to check it out inside?
pkocinski06-Dec-2013 12:54
Wonder what goes on inside? I like the palm shadows on the wall.
Milan Vogrin06-Dec-2013 08:52
Like shadows!
danad06-Dec-2013 08:13
A superb shadows line on the pale wall. V.
globalgadabout06-Dec-2013 06:48
even the chance to meet and develop some solidarity must be encouraging for Saudi women...love the spectral palms..
Theo Bögels06-Dec-2013 06:43
So an oasis for women is a place where their male drivers can park their cars? Great shadows!
Gerard Koehl06-Dec-2013 05:37
Superbe avec ces ombres. V