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Humans Of Qasr El Nile
As I researched street photography in order to be able to compose a well articulated project, Forrest Walker’s work really struck me. His wide range of street photography portraits consisted of a variety of different people who were unique in their own ways. He was able to combine photographic techniques such as lighting and composition to further enhance his photos, which inspired me. My project is about a photo series consisting of portraits of the people of Qasr El Nile bridge in Cairo, Egypt. This bustling bridge, a testament to the city's rich history and cultural diversity, serves as the backdrop for an intriguing photography project that aims to capture the essence of the people who cross its path. This series, titled "Humans of Qasr El Nile," consists of eight intimate portraits, each a visual narrative of the people who contribute to the importance of this historical landmark. The project's significance stems from its investigation of the bridge as more than just a physical location: it connects diverse lives, narratives, and experiences in a symbolic manner. The wide range of ages, cultures, and backgrounds that assemble on the bridge every day are reflected in the portraits' variety of unique and distinct faces. The project emphasizes the common humanity of the people that spend their quality time on the bridge in an effort to dismantle social barriers. The Humans of Qasr El Nile are composed of a range of different expressions, outfits, races, backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, and several other factors that diverge them from one another. "Humans of Qasr El Nile" is a visual diary of the different ways people choose to spend their leisure moments on the bridge, whether it’s spending time with their friends, loved ones, taking photos, savoring street food from local vendors, or simply reveling in the serenity offered by the Nile's view. Qasr El Nile Bridge emerges as a communal space that fosters a sense of unity among the people of cairo.
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