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29-MAR-2014

Change is in the air

This was a difficult shot between the people getting in the way, the extreme light contrasts and the fact that the call to prayer had just sounded and the store would be closing any minute, but I thought it was interesting to see that it had a different kind of merchandise from the usual Victoria’s Secret (just cosmetics).

Also the sales clerks were all women, part of a “feminization” campaign to provide employment to women in what are considered to be appropriate positions. Up until not that long ago, all salespeople were men, even in women’s clothing and lingerie shops, which I found pretty unbelievable. Now that has begun to change.

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hamery07-Sep-2015 06:07
Excellent quick shot with a well balance composition and colorful, Helen. V
Will Hoskins15-Apr-2014 19:13
You really nailed the difficult exposure, Helen. I never thought I'd see a combination of abayas and Victoria's Secret, even if they do sell just cosmetics. V
Ton T.13-Apr-2014 10:15
Impressive image Helen! Like it V+
Zoltán Balogh12-Apr-2014 13:08
Marvellous compo! V
Regine L.11-Apr-2014 03:48
How odd, but well photographed. Glad you explained that they were only selling cosmetics.
Julie Oldfield10-Apr-2014 00:50
You did a great job with the light. I really like the mall pictures.
Patrick F09-Apr-2014 20:26
Great shot in this circumstances!! Interesting info and finally it's OK the change!!!! V+++++++
larose forest photos09-Apr-2014 17:57
It so fascinating to see and to read in your text, all the differences. V
globalgadabout09-Apr-2014 14:17
the frilly undies must be just too provocative for this market...cosmetics a mystery though with women's faces enshrouded...perhaps eye makeup would be worth the expense..
joseantonio09-Apr-2014 10:22
Great capture. Just a few weeks ago was talking with some friend in one of these shops at the Brussels Airport.v.
Tom LeRoy09-Apr-2014 09:27
Good that the changes are happening, fine shot considering the circumstances! V
Gary A. Rich (GRainelev)09-Apr-2014 08:45
Outstanding exposure, Helen. I can't imagine just men working in this store. It doesn't seem right. Thanks for shooting it. V.
Martin Lamoon09-Apr-2014 07:59
World Wide recognition, great low light shot.
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