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07-DEC-2013

Hello and goodbye

This Bedouin owned the white camel in my first picture, the one I fell in love with. I thought our friend knew him, but in fact had not met him on their previous visit to the souk. They are saying goodbye here as we moved on to other parts of the souk with different proprietors.

The man was a great host, showing us not only his camels but also his sheep and goats (pictures follow). Truly great hospitality, although I think our friend slipped him some money in appreciation.

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Graeme03-Dec-2015 15:34
He does look the friendly type of man and I bet he is quite a character as well, Helen.V
hamery10-Sep-2015 08:25
A heart warming capture and a sincere smile from the camel owner. Powerful ! BV+++
Dan Greenberg10-Dec-2013 06:37
I like the story even more than the image, which is also great. ~BV~
Mairéad09-Dec-2013 12:01
He does have a friendly face.
larose forest photos09-Dec-2013 03:41
This is a marvelous image, a moment of camaraderie captured. V
Gary Hudes09-Dec-2013 03:30
A wonderful moment, so nicely captured. V
Simon Chandler09-Dec-2013 03:20
A heart-warming candid with a good sense of place. v
Pierre09-Dec-2013 02:04
Une scène charmante, une très jolie prise! V
Jola Dziubinska09-Dec-2013 00:53
Nice and friendly scene.
Barry S Moore09-Dec-2013 00:23
Wonderful cultural photojournalism here.
Isabel Cutler08-Dec-2013 22:37
He has a lovely warm smile.
Martin Lamoon08-Dec-2013 22:07
Money works wonders!
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John Hamers08-Dec-2013 22:06
Great candid Helen, looks the beadouin is hospitable man !! V
Stephanie08-Dec-2013 22:00
Wonderful candid! The Bedouin looks so friendly and happy! V :))
Jim Coffman08-Dec-2013 21:55
Great capture of the moment,Helen! The Bedouin is a very big man!