Clay Pots in Muscat in in Muscat, Oman

Clay Pots in Muscat

by Carolyn Gates

A narrow alley in Muttrah bazaar glows with the harsh, direct light of a clear afternoon, illuminating a cluster of copper vessels and clay pots arranged on a rough stone ledge. The foreground is dominated by the textured rim of a large enamel bowl, while further back, a mesh colander and a clay teapot sit near a window box filled with dry desert herbs. Muscat’s distinctive white-washed architecture with its ornate wooden mashrabiya screens frames the scene, proving the location through its specific regional craftsmanship and material choices. A sudden gust lifts the hem of a nearby vendor’s robe, casting a fleeting, sharp shadow across the polished metal of a serving spoon resting on the ledge.

0
0 views
copper vessels and clay Muscat Oman in Muscat, Oman clear afternoon stone ledge copper vessels clay pots
Camera Leica IIIb*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica IIIb photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 35mm
Aperture f/3.5
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 800
Film Lomography Color 400 warmth
Location in Muscat, Oman
Date 2001-04-26
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 23.5875, 58.5126
<a href="https://img.veeter.com/clay-pots-in-muscat"><img src="https://cdn.veeter.com/img/clay-pots-in-muscat" alt="Clay Pots in Muscat in in Muscat, Oman"></a>

Free to download. CDN hosting requires a link back to this page. Terms

Comments