Bird of Paradise

And justifiably so. What a beautifully glorious flower it is!

The Bedu of Northern Jordan

Beautiful #Jordanian #bedouin woman who has moved to #ashrafiya in #mafraq . She lives in this colourful tent with her family. Her son is unemployed despite the fact that there are #syrian #refugees working in the nearby tomato fields.

According to the son tomato picking is back-breaking work that shortens a man's life span. Ironically they believe it is ok for their 2 sisters to pick tomatoes.

She was happy for me to take her photo although she hates her #tattoos and wants to have them removed. #nomads #life #nomad #bedouin #photojournalism #jordan

Life goes on : A Syrian refugee bride

A #syrian bride-to-be prepares to leave the hair salon to go to her wedding ceremony. She met her groom via #whatsapp. They both live on the outskirts of the #zaatari #refugeecamp. Her name is Jawahir (translates to Jewels). She is 33 years old and her groom is 27. Although this is her wedding day she is finding it very difficult to feel happy since 48 hours ago she received news that her cousin had been killed fighting with the #FSA against the regime in her village of #Dira'a in #Syria. #refugees #refugee_life #marka #jordan #wedding # rituals #lifegoeson #life

Red Hibiscus

Not only is this flower exquisitely beautiful but when dried it os used to make karkadeh...a delicious intensely deep red drink made by boiling the flowers and adding sugar. The liquid is then kept in the fridge and served with ice cubes as a refreshment particularly during celebrations.

It is said to be particularly beneficial for those with high blood pressure.

#flower #hibiscus #red #nature #herbal #healthy #drink #amman #jo

Lonely Sunset

Sunset over Zaatari Refugee Camp as a lone Syrian child walks home to her tent on the dusty hills.

#Zaatari #refugee #Syrian #refugee_life #children #silhoette #sunset #photo #jordan #jo

A Day in the Life of a Syrian Refugee

Transporting mattresses home at sunset. Wheelbarrows are the main source of transportation for shopping, goods....and children.

#instagram #photo #galaxy_zoom #samsung  #photojournalism #refugee_life #refugee #Syrian #syria #sunset #refugee_camp #Zaatari #jordan #jo

The Desert Run

A very young #Syrian girl runs across the #desert at #subset to join her friends.  The #refugee #children if #Zaatari refugee camp can be found playing outside towards the end of day when the oppressive heat finally starts to cool. Notice the size of the trash dumpster silhouetted in the distance.