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5.50" x 8.00"
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7.50" x 10.00"
Streets of Everyday Egypt Poster
by Mark Tisdale
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Streets of Everyday Egypt poster by Mark Tisdale. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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There are some photos that stick with you a long time, that are fresh years later. At least that's my experience, and this photo of a street corner... more
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There are some photos that stick with you a long time, that are fresh years later. At least that's my experience, and this photo of a street corner in the Egyptian village of Daraw is one example. This little village was one of my favorite stops. This was not your typical tourist stop and the people we encountered were just as curious about us. It was a wonderful peek at life in another culture and at the same time a reminder of how much we are all the same beneath our window dressing.
The corner itself was what attracted me first, the make-shift markets lined the streets and the buildings were just exotic enough to not feel like home. But when I saw this little old man wandering by with his bicycle, I knew I had found the subject for the foreground of my photo. There was something about him that just resonated with me. His clothing felt so familiar in contrast to others in the scene, and it somehow anchored the scene for me, the feeling of familiarity far from home, the remin...
About Mark Tisdale
Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...
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