I captured this image while sitting in the passenger seat of taxicab rolling in Alexandria, Egypt. It is a typical street scene. Egyptian men have senses of humor, despite the seriousness you see in this photograph. Their witticisms might be characterized: sharply ironic — and at times — sarcastic. For instance: It is common to […]

You find only superficial differences in Egypt between the armed forces, the police, big business and national government. Indeed it seems the army owns and operates the whole country. Our subjects are soldiers; yet they patrol Cairo streets like regular (albeit amateur) cops. They do so in a relaxed manner — as you can see […]

I do not know how much these Egyptian guys earn for recycling bags formerly containing cement. They have taken professional care in folding and transporting their used merchandise; however, considering their worn-out sandals, ragged clothing and the ancient bicycle they use for transportation, we can conclude they receive enough money to feed themselves and not […]

Throughout Cairo at sundown during Holy Month, men come out into the streets to eat after a day of abstaining from food, water, cigarettes, even chewing gum and sex of any kind. If all goes perfectly, they will avoid harmful thoughts also during daylight hours. If you go out shopping or just strolling at midday […]