When Opportunity Knocks

All that is valuable in human society depends upon the opportunity for development accorded the individual. ~ Albert Einstein #evolve

Entrepreneurial Egyptian construction laborers set off early to take advantage of the work stoppage due to the snow blizzard and try their hand at attracting alternative business clearing people's driveways.

#creative #opportunity #proactive #entrepreneurial #work_ethic — in Amman.

The two people in every picture

This is the ultimate photography truism be it literally or metaphorically ;)

There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer. Ansel Adams

The Old Cobbler

This old cobbler has been fixing shoes in the same spot in downtown #amman for the past 50 years.

He says he is there every single day except Friday because even he is entitled to a day off.

#streetphotography #streetpics #street #life #work #living #photography #photojournalism #jordan #jo

Breakfast Deliveries in Downtown Amman

This is a typical daily scene in Downtown Amman where is delivered & then promptly devoured! The breakfast would have typically have consisted of Fava Beans ("Fool"), Falafel and Hummus with Bread, salad & pickles as accompaniment.

The waiter takes back the empty trays which will doubtless later return full with the shop-owners' lunch in a few hours ;) #streetphotography #jo