Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Photographing Arab women in the Middle East is one of my personal projects. The "trick" is to photograph the women far from the company or gaze of their male relatives. Local mores notwithstanding, almost everyone is flattered to have his/her own picture taken. Catching women shopping in market places is a good place to start. If you ask "moomkin?" (possible), the answer will usually be "la!" (no), because your question has initiated a public event and that's exactly what they must avoid. Dust -- blown sand -- is your worst enemy, after saltwater spray. I had my favourite Leica 35mm lens serviced last year after many trips to the Middle East. The technician reported that the focussing mount was full of sand. Use Ziplocs when you aren't shooting and if desert lands become frequent destinations, plan on more frequent clean & lubes. Emanuel Lowi Montreal - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html