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Published: 2008-09-07 22:42:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 960; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 14
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A small bookshop in Downtown Amman., JordanThis is the second of four shots of mine that was displayed in a gallery for Jordanian photographers in an area called Webdeh (the artistic district of Amman).
The intention of this project was to show local Jordanian traders surrounded by the objects of their trade.
This project was one of exploration, it was an attempt to depart from my regular "comfort zone" of architectural and historical object oriented photography, and try to introduce and challenge myself to quick minded photojournalistic photography, while keeping "my" signature feel in the Pictures.
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books,books,books - I love books ! Maybe these are written in a foreign language which I don't know how to read...
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I have a devout love for books! although they are like anchors in life, tying you down to a particular place! Sometimes I think to myself, how am I going to carry all my books if I wanted to move to a new country
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It's very humbling to be able to appreciate these photos of yours...
He really shows his passions towards knowledge, reading in a bookshop that he owns...
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Thank you! i really enjoyed taking the series.
I remember walking in on him reading and thinking that he must own this place just for himself and not really for others.
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that certainly was it. i felt the same thing. it dosen't look like a book shop, it'd looked rather as a personal collection of his.
such passion
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Mmm, old bookstores are a favourite of mine. So many hidden treasures there, I'm sure that place reeks of age of wisdom! This shot really depicts that atmosphere well. Just amazing.
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I love libraries, the intellectual atmosphere and the idea of infinite amounts of knowledge make me think that we as people can actually produce something beautiful and selfless.
Bookshops also have the same feel, even though they are their for profit making nevertheless they help people improve and progress.
btw nice new avatar! 
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Ah, you described that beautifully. I love libraries/bookshops also just for that, it's amazing to get lost in all that wisdom and beauty. I guess mankind isn't all that bad!
Thanks, happy you noticed the new avatar! Yeah, the other was getting kinda old, felt like I needed a change
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incredible place and incredible shot. It is great that you show those places up here!
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Thank you very much, I really enjoy doing it!
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I like Librairy atmospher, this one is good to be seen...
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Really great shot. Like others have said these series of your pictures have depth and detail.
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Thank you, It was really fun to do, glad you like them, I still have a few more in the series to upload.
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Looking forward to seeing the rest of the series.
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You have a gift for insight and nuance.
Your photographs have meaning and depth!
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thank you very much for the kind compliment, its much appreciated
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I love how this series of photos would be perfect for some kind of Myst like game, it's such a world to walk around in...
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Thank you, wow the last time a played a Myst game was back 1996!!! I feel old! lol
And thanks I really tried to go with an artistic look this time.
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I haven't placed it in ages either
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