Iftar host by Helen Betts

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29-JUN-2015

Iftar host

We were again invited this year to an iftar (fast-breaking meal during the holy month of Ramadan) by Tim’s Saudi colleagues. We had a very enjoyable time, with everybody waiting for the official breaking of the fast (to the second), then having some dates and tea to renew energy, and then a delicious meal.

A colleague of Tim’s who was kind enough to allow me to post this candid portrait of him. For anybody wondering, that is fruit juice and water in the glasses!

The coffee server at the iftar, posted earlier:

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Lieve Snellings		13-Sep-2015 04:07
great portrait and I like the story ! V

Gill Kopy		13-Sep-2015 01:02
A great portrait of your very accommodating host - so nice to be included in this observance. V

Julie Oldfield		12-Sep-2015 16:07
A great portrait. He seems very welcoming. V

Carol Rollins		11-Sep-2015 14:05
A wonderful portrait in a great setting.

Stephanie		11-Sep-2015 10:17
What a fabulous portrait of this handsome man! This must be quite an impressive event to attend! VV

Tom LeRoy		11-Sep-2015 08:14
A fine portrait shot, Helen. At first I thought this was some very nice white wine in the glasses! V

marie-jose wolff		11-Sep-2015 07:43
great portrait, he looks so friendly! V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		11-Sep-2015 06:23
Fantastic portrait Helen, well done. V

Richard Marcus		11-Sep-2015 01:28
Wonderful portrait and it looks like you all had a wonderful time. Great that you were able to be part of such a special event. V

Carl H. Johnson		11-Sep-2015 00:07
Great smile!!!~V~

janescottcumming		10-Sep-2015 23:26
A very nice portrait! I hope he doesn't still anything on the beautiful white attire. V

Jeff Real		10-Sep-2015 22:26
Such a very fine way to capture this subject ~V~

Philip Game		10-Sep-2015 21:49
You've been privileged, very interesting pics! Pity about the washrooms...

Pierre		10-Sep-2015 20:30
Un portrait magnifique de votre hôte où vous avez capté une très belle expression! V

Colin Storey		10-Sep-2015 19:43
Great expressive portrait from a what looks like a great evening. v

joseantonio		10-Sep-2015 19:13
Beautiful capture of that friendly smile.v.

MarcViskens		10-Sep-2015 18:54
very beautiful portrait Helen nice work congratulations

Gerard Koehl		10-Sep-2015 18:40
Joli portrait. V

Karen Stuebing		10-Sep-2015 18:29
He looks very nice and welcoming. Great portrait of your charming host. V.

globalgadabout		10-Sep-2015 17:52
crisp capture....he looks a friendly fellow...is that really tea in those stemmed glasses?

Jim Coffman		10-Sep-2015 17:31
This is a very nice portrait,Helen..

carabias		10-Sep-2015 17:30
Natural and excellent portrait, Helen! V