Are you in denial? Is Cairo just a pretension?
Thankfully my day job is not as a comedian. Sorry! The “de-Nile” joke is pretty over used isn’t it, but its late and I needed something for the title. I bet Google would have preferred something different too! Last week, I announced the launch of the Cairo Photo Tours, part of a new and active [...]
Heat, luxury and a land of opportunity – How Egypt offers great workshop potential
At 50c, a Canon 5d Mk2 becomes too hot to handle! Literally and figuratively. The L series lens with their metal fittings burn the hands and the camera body itself is uncomfortably hot. Sweat gets into the eyes and onto the palms making it difficult to see the settings or make any adjustments.
But, despite this, we are striking a rich seem of cultural images.
The clash of culture and tourism in Upper Egypt
The scene is almost biblical. The earthen streets, the half naked child peering out of the mud brick house or the old man resting on a simple wooden bed against a bright blue wall. Right up to the point where the child runs out and says “Hello. One dollar. Baksheesk”. Not even the usual “Welcome [...]
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