The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the most conservative Islamic country. The Kingdom strictly implements the teaching of the Qur'an and the accompanying religious beliefs.
Before, photography in public areas was banned. You can't stroll around taking pictures without being reprimanded. Once you get caught by the police, your camera will be confiscated and you'll be invited for interrogation. If you failed to clear your intention of taking pictures, you will be forced to sign a letter indicating that you will not take pictures again and go home without your camera.
In 2006, the ban was lifted by the Ministry of Tourism in hope of increasing the Kingdom's tourism. But, in spite of this, it will take years before its citizens will be accustomed to it.
How do I manage to take pictures?
In taking pictures, I am using a portable camera. I can easily keep it out of sight whenever there is a passer by. Besides, big cameras are attention seeker.
I usually take picture when no one is around. At time I woke up six in the morning just to have something to post in RedGage. The worst I occasionally take a walk under the blazing heat of the sun when everyone is in his/her room cooling down.
If I would wish to take pictures of public institutions such as mosque, I must look left and right. If no one in sight, camera out. But, if there is, maybe, it is not my lucky day.
Flash is a no-no. It can easily get attention that may lead to a long discussion leaving you drop jaw in confusion.
I don' take pictures of people especially women. If I want to, I must ask their permission first which I am not able to do so because of language barrier.
Now, would you like to have a visit here and take some snaps?
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rich in historical places, great architecture, and biodiversity of desert's flora and fauna that a photographer may lust to add in his/her collections.
As long as you know that you have the right feel free to do it. Just leave if reprimanded. And most importantly, don't involve yourself to a fight because no matter how clear your intention is, the police won't listen.
Before, photography in public areas was banned. You can't stroll around taking pictures without being reprimanded. Once you get caught by the police, your camera will be confiscated and you'll be invited for interrogation. If you failed to clear your intention of taking pictures, you will be forced to sign a letter indicating that you will not take pictures again and go home without your camera.
In 2006, the ban was lifted by the Ministry of Tourism in hope of increasing the Kingdom's tourism. But, in spite of this, it will take years before its citizens will be accustomed to it.
How do I manage to take pictures?
In taking pictures, I am using a portable camera. I can easily keep it out of sight whenever there is a passer by. Besides, big cameras are attention seeker.
I usually take picture when no one is around. At time I woke up six in the morning just to have something to post in RedGage. The worst I occasionally take a walk under the blazing heat of the sun when everyone is in his/her room cooling down.
If I would wish to take pictures of public institutions such as mosque, I must look left and right. If no one in sight, camera out. But, if there is, maybe, it is not my lucky day.
Flash is a no-no. It can easily get attention that may lead to a long discussion leaving you drop jaw in confusion.
I don' take pictures of people especially women. If I want to, I must ask their permission first which I am not able to do so because of language barrier.
Now, would you like to have a visit here and take some snaps?
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is rich in historical places, great architecture, and biodiversity of desert's flora and fauna that a photographer may lust to add in his/her collections.
As long as you know that you have the right feel free to do it. Just leave if reprimanded. And most importantly, don't involve yourself to a fight because no matter how clear your intention is, the police won't listen.
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| MASJID: TOWER of FAITH |
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