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31-JAN-2014

Family fun at the beach

There are several public and many private beaches along this inlet of the Red Sea. This one is located along the Corniche, a many-kilometers-long roadway that runs in three sections from north to south Jeddah.

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The Ellisons27-May-2014 19:03
That's a fabulous shot! I can't believe one of the women even has her hair uncovered, with a man present, and strangers around: a one-off capture for sure!
Guest 15-Feb-2014 00:59
Great documentary of a day at the beach Helen. On the one hand, you are happy for the women that do not have to show skin and worry about how they look with very little fabric on at the water.
More compelling on the other hand, these poor women are ruled by clueless but ruthless men. These women basically never have the chance to wear what they want, do what they want - ultimately to grow to their true potential as female human beings.
Might as well live in a cage under those barbaric, backward-ass bastards who dominate over them.
This is not freedom as I have grown to understand it.
That said, well captured by you Helen.
Stephanie10-Feb-2014 10:15
I can't even imagine..... V
Lieve Snellings05-Feb-2014 18:30
Great documentary Helen ! V
Regine L.04-Feb-2014 16:45
The only thing missing here is an umbrella - nice and unexpected beach scene.
Julie Oldfield02-Feb-2014 16:36
Excellent image documenting the scene.
pkocinski02-Feb-2014 13:38
A way different scene from what it's like here in the USA.
marie-jose wolff02-Feb-2014 10:16
lovely family scene on the beach! V
Gill Kopy02-Feb-2014 01:58
A wonderful, very different, candid ! Do the women swim in their abayas? V
woody3401-Feb-2014 23:21
A fascinating scene, firstly the full black covering for the ladies ,two men? if the one on the left is a boy means one man and and the rest are women and children..wonderful documentary capture...V
Sam Rua01-Feb-2014 22:58
Thanks for sharing. I do feel sorry for the women being so repressed. This scene is a bit funny, but mostly sad.
William Barletta01-Feb-2014 22:22
How very interesting ~V~
Raymond Ma01-Feb-2014 22:05
A fun family scene, having fun at the beach doesn't necessarily require
exposing a lot of skin. V
Bob Patton01-Feb-2014 21:21
The woman on the left must be adventurous, since her ankles are bare. Looks like a family group. Wonderful shot.
Kim01-Feb-2014 21:09
A lovely scene and you captured the mood very well! V
Milan Vogrin01-Feb-2014 20:33
Great scene!
Simon Chandler01-Feb-2014 19:55
Excellent travel image. Very unique. v
Gary Hudes01-Feb-2014 19:27
An interesting beach scene, Helen, well composed and showing the customs clearly. V
Graeme01-Feb-2014 18:44
Really nice capture of the beach and people enjoying the sea, Helen.BV
Peter Sussex01-Feb-2014 18:12
It is time when I face the aftermath of the traditions of a unknown place. Is this the ladies' swimming gown? Anyway, intriguing, unusual and lovable beach scene. Do like it, Helen. V
chris morton01-Feb-2014 17:27
does look like fun, despite the black; at least sun-block not needed!
janescottcumming01-Feb-2014 17:22
I wonder if the women ever go all the way in the water. You and Tim must be enjoying being near to water too! V
Martin Lamoon01-Feb-2014 17:12
Good to see everyone enjoying the beach.
v
Mairéad01-Feb-2014 17:00
What a strange sight! Reminds me of Victorians and their modest bathing costumes. Great candid. V
François Fauchard01-Feb-2014 16:45
These women are not afraid of the sunburns... Excellent shot !
Long Bach Nguyen01-Feb-2014 16:35
beautiful shot Helen
Jim Coffman01-Feb-2014 16:15
A great candid,Helen! I would not have guessed these ladies would go to the beach.
joseantonio01-Feb-2014 16:12
Quite an unusual (for us) beach scene. Very nice capture.V.